Monster Hunter Now

Name: Monster Hunter Now
Rating: 4.7 (48369 reviews)
Author: Niantic, Inc.

By: Niantic, Inc. App

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Overview

Version:

124.0

Last updated: 2026-07-13

Ranking

#6,334 ▲ 6

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Monster Hunter Now extension brings the iconic hunt into the real world with AR Camera. Hunt real-world monsters across forest, desert, and swamp habitats, solo or with friends, using intuitive tap controls and high-fidelity graphics.

Master the hunt in 75 seconds—forge weapons, craft armor, and exploit weaknesses as you track beasts. Adventure Sync and Palico Paintballs help you mark and follow monsters even when you’re not actively playing, bringing the hunt to your doorstep.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Niantic, Inc.

Rating:

4.70

(48,369) 54 new ratings

Version:

124.0 Last updated: 2026-07-13

Version code:

887988078

Creation date:

2023-09-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

212.69MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,334 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Monster Hunter Now (v124.0)

8,447,905 4.48

(306,998)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Niantic, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110

Website:

https://monsterhunternow.com/

User Reviews

Monster Hunter Now delivers fun, real-world monster hunting with a rich MH feel and strong mobile adaptation, boosted by varied weapons and social play. However, many reviews converge on four drawbacks: heavy monetization that gates progress, frequent stability issues (lags and crashes), accessibility constraints tied to real-world movement, and a punishing late-game progression that pushes paid purchases. Addressing performance, balance, and reducing paywalls would improve the overall experience for more players.

Pros

Fun and engaging monster hunting with varied combat.
Excellent weapon variety and deep customization options.
Faithful mobile adaptation that captures the Monster Hunter feel for longtime fans.
GPS-based exploration that encourages real-world movement (like Pokémon Go).
Social/family-friendly play where players can share the experience.

Cons

Predatory microtransactions and expensive upgrades that gate progress.
Stability and performance issues, including lag, crashes, and random disconnects that waste progress.
Accessibility limitations due to required real-world movement and speed restrictions.
Late-game progression is punishing and heavily monetized, making long-term grinding feel costly.

Recent reviews

If it weren’t for the fact it crashes me mid-hunt while doing either an Elder Dragon interceptions, monsters that I paintballed myself, or just in general whenever I try to hunt with others across the world

by Al*****, 2026-07-15

Honestly not a bad game, but it’s frustrating that EVERYTHING in it costs so much money. Wanna play with friends, gotta pay for it or have them all close by, wanna save a monster for later, gotta pay for it with pink paintballs, want 1400 gems? 16$ wanna carve extra parts? Gonna cost ya, what’s the zenny for? Just upgrades, can’t buy any items with it all this game is, is cash cash cash. Annoying but fun.