# Monster Mingle vs BANDIMAL

The clearest difference is rating: BANDIMAL at 4.7 against Monster Mingle's 4.0. BANDIMAL also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 28). Monster Mingle's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 78%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Monster Mingle costs $3.99 and BANDIMAL $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BANDIMAL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BANDIMAL has 2.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Monster Mingle's written reviews are positive against 78% of BANDIMAL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Mingle | BANDIMAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-mingle/id915545000/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 300 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cowly Owl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/470860658) | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Mingle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-mingle/id915545000)

Design and build your own unique, friendly monster by combining various body parts. Explore magical islands, discover creatures, and interact with the environment in a free-play imaginative landscape. This app encourages creativity and exploration without any goals or objectives.

**Highlights:** Combine diverse body parts (eyes, mouths, limbs, wings, etc.), Explore land, sea, and sky environments, Discover and interact with creatures, Feed your monster, Free play sandbox environment

**In-app purchases:** none


### BANDIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354)

This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.

**Highlights:** Nine animal instruments, Create drum loops, Change loop speeds and add effects, Save compositions, Lively animations and audio, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun animations
- 🎨 Creative music making
- 🎶 Catchy and harmonious sounds
- 🧠 Encourages creativity and imagination
- 🤩 Engaging for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Sound not working on some devices
- 🔢 Limited number of animals/sounds
- 💾 Cannot save or export compositions
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after adding multiple animals
- Glitches and visual bugs with animations
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Sound not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sound options
- Ability to save and export compositions
- More customization options for music creation
- Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
- Support for older/less powerful devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Mingle free?

Monster Mingle costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BANDIMAL free?

BANDIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Mingle or BANDIMAL?

BANDIMAL is rated higher. Monster Mingle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while BANDIMAL averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Monster Mingle or BANDIMAL have ads?

Neither Monster Mingle nor BANDIMAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Mingle or BANDIMAL?

Monster Mingle ships an update every 6 months, and BANDIMAL every 6 months. Most recently, Monster Mingle was updated on October 14, 2026 and BANDIMAL on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*