Item: MonsterCrafter Pro
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

82/100

MonsterCrafter Pro takes the 'build-it-yourself' appeal of Minecraft and merges it seamlessly with the addictive loop of monster battling and pet care. The core hook is the freedom of creation; you aren't just picking a starter monster—you are building its literal body block-by-block. This makes you feel a genuine sense of ownership over your creature. Whether you want a towering dragon or a weird cuboid blob, the engine handles it with impressive stability.

Once your monster is built, the game shifts into a training and combat sim. The multiplayer is surprisingly snappy, with a matchmaking system that consistently finds opponents in under five seconds. The 'Pro' version is the definitive way to play, as it removes the immersion-breaking ads and grants a gold boost that makes the experimentation process much smoother. It’s a great choice for creative minds who enjoy seeing their designs come to life in the heat of battle.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I like the idea of building my own fighting machine from scratch. It taps into that old LEGO-building part of my brain. The block-building interface is functional, though a bit finicky on smaller screens. The coolest part is seeing what other people have made—it’s like a digital museum of monstrosities. However, once you actually get into the fight, the excitement drops.

The battles are simplistic and repetitive. It’s mostly just watching your blocky friend run into another blocky friend until one of them vanishes. There's not enough tactical depth here to keep a veteran gamer engaged for long. It feels like a 'My First RPG' experience. The 'Pro' version is a decent value if you hate ads, but it doesn't fix the underlying issue that the combat is just a side-show to the building. If you enjoy the creative process more than the result, you’ll like this. If you want a deep battler, look elsewhere.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Excellent creature creation tool
Unique community-driven world
No ads in Pro version

Repetitive and shallow battle system
Dated graphics
Finicky building controls

Technical Report

Performance: Very fast matchmaking (Quick Match system works well); some building glitches.

Accessibility:

Simple UI
Visual building guides

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy building and customization more than complex combat mechanics.

Skip if: You are looking for a deep RPG or high-end graphics.

Similar Games:

GunCrafter
Minecraft
Pokemon

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 15 hours
Status: Built 5 monsters, reached mid-tier arena

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

833322240

$0.99 13+★4.5 206 reviews

Author : Naquatic

Pubish Date : Tue Mar 25 2014

Last Update Date : Fri Jun 30 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.3Fri Jun 30 2023

• Major graphics enhancements on newer devices!
• Improved multiplayer matchmaking!
• DREAM IT. BUILD IT. TRAIN IT. BATTLE IT •
The sequel to Guncrafter has arrived! Craft your own pet monster. Train and care for it. Adventure through harrowing, boss-filled dungeons. Battle online against your friends, your enemies, or anyone in the world. MonsterCrafter is crafting + digital pets + monster battling…and there has never been anything like it.
• PLAY YOUR WAY •
If you can dream it, you can build it. Create your monster any way you like. The way you craft it, the way you train and care for it…EVERYTHING affects your monster's personality, companionship, and performance in battle!
• ENDLESS CONTENT •
The entire MonsterCrafter world is populated by player-created monsters! Every monster you see and battle has been crafted by someone. Show them who's boss!
• INSTANT MULTIPLAYER •
Enter the multiplayer arena and get placed in a lag-free multiplayer match in 5 SECONDS. With Naquatic's exclusive Quick Match system, you never have to stop playing. No waiting. No lag.
• Clan Dungeons •
Start a clan with up to 10 friends and play through unique co-op challenges!
• PRO FEATURES •
- Extra Gold - Earn more gold to create and train more powerful monsters!
- No Ads - Enjoy MonsterCrafter without disturbance!
• JOIN OVER 100 MILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDE •
Follow @Naquatic on Facebook and Twitter to find out why our apps like MonsterCrafter and Shooting Showdown have been featured by everyone from Apple to IGN, AppAdvice, and TouchArcade.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• DREAM IT. BUILD IT. TRAIN IT. BATTLE IT •
The sequel to Guncrafter has arrived! Craft your own pet monster. Train and care for it. Adventure through harrowing, boss-filled dungeons. Battle online against your friends, your enemies, or anyone in the world. MonsterCrafter is crafting + digital pets + monster battling…and there has never been anything like it.
• PLAY YOUR WAY •
If you can dream it, you can build it. Create your monster any way you like. The way you craft it, the way you train and care for it…EVERYTHING affects your monster's personality, companionship, and performance in battle!
• ENDLESS CONTENT •
The entire MonsterCrafter world is populated by player-created monsters! Every monster you see and battle has been crafted by someone. Show them who's boss!
• INSTANT MULTIPLAYER •
Enter the multiplayer arena and get placed in a lag-free multiplayer match in 5 SECONDS. With Naquatic's exclusive Quick Match system, you never have to stop playing. No waiting. No lag.
• Clan Dungeons •
Start a clan with up to 10 friends and play through unique co-op challenges!
• PRO FEATURES •
- Extra Gold - Earn more gold to create and train more powerful monsters!
- No Ads - Enjoy MonsterCrafter without disturbance!
• JOIN OVER 100 MILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDE •
Follow @Naquatic on Facebook and Twitter to find out why our apps like MonsterCrafter and Shooting Showdown have been featured by everyone from Apple to IGN, AppAdvice, and TouchArcade.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 206 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

In MonsterCrafter, you can dream it and build it. Create your monster any way you like, where every block placement affects your monster's personality and performance in battle. Explore a world populated by player-created monsters, join clans for co-op challenges, and enter the multiplayer arena for lag-free matches. The Pro version includes extra gold and removes all advertising.