# Basic Nikakudori vs Mini Monster Match Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Nikakudori at none against Mini Monster Match Puzzle's 6. Basic Nikakudori also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Mini Monster Match Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Monster Match Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Basic Nikakudori asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Nikakudori ships an update every 12 months, Mini Monster Match Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Nikakudori | Mini Monster Match Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 11 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315948909) | [SOFTOGRAPH LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832273425) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Nikakudori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-nikakudori/id1016371149)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mini Monster Match Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-monster-match-puzzle/id6760639421)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Nikakudori free?

Basic Nikakudori is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Monster Match Puzzle free?

Mini Monster Match Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Basic Nikakudori or Mini Monster Match Puzzle have ads?

Both Basic Nikakudori and Mini Monster Match Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Nikakudori or Mini Monster Match Puzzle?

Basic Nikakudori ships an update every 12 months, and Mini Monster Match Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Nikakudori was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mini Monster Match Puzzle on November 9, 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.*
