Comparison

Neo Monsters vs XP Pocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neo Monsters

Engage in a monster-catching RPG with over 2000 animated creatures to capture, train, and evolve. Build powerful teams for strategic 4v4 turn-based battles, both in a single-player adventure and real-time PvP duels against players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Capture over 2000 animated monsters
  • Train and evolve monsters
  • Build teams of up to 16 monsters
  • Engage in 4v4 turn-based battles
  • Hundreds of unique abilities
  • Conquer six leagues and a Grand Champion
  • Real-time online PvP duels
Features
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Become a Legend! Capture over 3000 Animated Monsters and Duel in Real-Time PvP! Form your team and battle for victory! Capture, train, and evolve to become the champion in one of the biggest monster battling RPGs! Neo Monsters is an addictive strategy RPG that features epic 4v4 battles between two teams of up to 16 monsters. The unique turn-based battle system allows you to come up with powerful chain strategies by combining hundreds of abilities. Hunt down the strongest monsters and harness their power, then take the battle online to dominate in exciting PvP battles and leagues! Are you ready to take the challenge? ▶Features: ● Build your Monster Collection • Capture and evolve over 1000 fully animated monsters! • Train your monsters and unleash their deadly potential. • Collect evolution ingredients to create the ultimate power! ● Form a Battle Strategy • Build the ultimate team of up to 16 monsters. • Defeat your opponents in epic turn-based 4v4 battles! • Create devastating combinations from hundreds of abilities. ● Become the Champion • Conquer six Leagues and take on the Grand Champion in 60+ hours of adventure! • Explore multiple islands and dungeons on your journey. • Follow the story to uncover the truth behind your late uncle’s atrocity. ● Take the Battle Online • Duel players from around the world in PvP leagues! • Complete 100+ online missions. • Take on weekly updated events to unlock big rewards. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeoMonstersOfficial/ Join the Neo Monsters community: http://www.neomonstersforum.com/ Issues or questions? Contact our support: neomonsupport.gameplay@zigzagame.net Terms of Service: https://www.zigzagame.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zigzagame.com/privacy-policy/

About

XP Pocket

Play games made with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. Import your own game files and customize touch controls for a personalized experience. An optional Pro version offers an ad-free experience with cloud saves.

Highlights
  • Play RPG Maker games
  • Import custom game files
  • Customizable touch controls
  • mkxp-z engine optimization
  • No account required
  • Optional Pro version
Features
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XP Pocket allows you to play titles created with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. You can import your own game folders or files (in ZIP or similar formats). The app does not include any games; you must provide the files for which you hold the usage rights. Features: • Local game library on your device • Customizable touch controls and game-specific settings • mkxp-z (RGSS) engine optimized for iOS • No account creation required • Option to sign in with Apple to access XP Pocket Pro (ad-free, cloud saves, and additional features) Privacy: https://xppocket.app/privacy Terms: https://xppocket.app/terms Support: support@xppocket.app

Screenshots

Neo Monsters4 screens
XP Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Neo Monsters at 4.7 against XP Pocket's 2.3. Neo Monsters also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). XP Pocket's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neo Monsters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and XP Pocket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neo Monsters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neo Monsters has 7.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo Monsters ships an update monthly, XP Pocket every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neo Monsters versus XP Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo MonstersXP Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size573 MB179 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZigZaGame Inc.Alejandro Martinez Navarro

Customer experience

Neo Monsters

All ratings7,766 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,405 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.6%

XP Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Neo Monsters

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to servers
  • Restore code not working
  • Gems not being awarded properly
  • Monsters disappearing from inventory

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase drop rates for rare monsters
  • Add more offline content and progression
  • Improve PvP matchmaking and balancing
  • Implement a skip tutorial option
  • Bring back discontinued games like Dragon Island Blue

XP Pocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Neo Monsters

One-time7
  • 1 Gem$0.99
  • 6 Gems2 variants$3.99
  • 13 Gems2 variants$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 28 Gems$14.99
  • 48 Gems$28.99
  • 74 Gems$40.99
  • 150 Gems2 variants$79.99
1 purchases

XP Pocket

Subscriptions1
  • XP Pocket Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Neo Monsters free?
Neo Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XP Pocket free?
XP Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neo Monsters or XP Pocket?
Neo Monsters is rated higher. Neo Monsters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while XP Pocket averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Neo Monsters or XP Pocket have ads?
Both Neo Monsters and XP Pocket show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo Monsters or XP Pocket?
Neo Monsters ships an update monthly, and XP Pocket every 9 days. Most recently, Neo Monsters was updated on November 10, 2026 and XP Pocket on November 10, 2026.

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