Comparison

RYC 2016 vs MINI Rugby

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

Head to head
About

RYC 2016

Test your rugby skills with kicking, passing, and conversion challenges. Compete in various game modes to become the ultimate player. Celebrate the 2016 RBS 6 Nations with this free-to-play game.

Highlights
  • Finger kicking control
  • Conversions mode
  • Kicking accuracy challenges
  • Passing target practice
  • Sequence memorization mode
  • Rugby 2016 celebration
Features
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Challenge yourself to see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate rugby player, put your finger kicking skills to the test. Celebrate 2016 RBS 6 Nations, and play with your friends and family - Come on Wales! Control the angle and curve of your kick with the flick of your finger through multiple game modes: - Conversions: 3 lives to prove how many successful conversions you can score. - Kicking: 5 rounds to test your aim of kicking on the field. - Passing: 30 seconds to smash as many targets as possible. - Sequences: Memorise the sequence and hit the correct targets. Download the app now for free now! ------------ Rho sialens i dy hun i weld os oes gen ti beth sydd ei angen i fod y chwaraewr rygbi gorau posibl! Rho dy sgiliau ar brawf mewn gêm gicio newydd i ddathlu Pencampwriaeth y Chwe Gwlad 2016. Mae modd rheoli ongl a chromlin y gic drwy fflicio dy fys ar y sgrin ac mae nifer o gemau gwahanol ar gael i’w chwarae, fel: - Trosiadau: Faint o drosiadau llwyddiannus alli di eu sgorio gyda 3 bywyd? - Cicio: 5 rownd i brofi pa mor dda alli di anelu dy gic. - Pasio: 30 eiliad i daro cymaint o dargedau ag sy’n bosibl. - Mewn trefn: Cofio trefn y targedau a tharo’r rhai’r cywir yn y drefn iawn.

About

MINI Rugby

Experience intense arcade-style rugby matches with fast-paced gameplay and bone-rattling hits. Choose from global national teams, compete in seasons and tournaments, and master intuitive controls to score tries and become the world's best.

Highlights
  • Play as favorite men's or women's national teams
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Intuitive controls for passing, tackling, and scoring
  • Full season and tournament play
  • Team training and skill improvement
  • Stamina and power-up management
  • Player name customization
Features
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Step into the fiercest rugby showdown on the planet! Choose your side from the world's best and battle through a gruelling season to become the world number one in this fast-paced, arcade-style clash. With packed stadiums, lightning-fast plays, and bone-rattling hits, every match is a high-stakes dash to glory. Whether you're smashing through tackles or diving for the try line, this is rugby played at its most ferocious.  Pick a side. Play for pride. ▪ Play as Your Favourite Team – Compete as men's or women's rugby national teams. ▪ Local Multiplayer - Play against your friends in local multiplayer.  ▪ Intuitive controls– Deliver that perfect pass, bone-crunching tackle, slick side-step, or the big “don’t argue” hand-off on your way to scoring a worldie of a try. ▪ Climb to the top of MINI Rugby – Battle through a full season and win tournaments to earn the right to challenge the legendary World VII squad. ▪ Train and Improve – To be the best rugby team you need to train like the best. Hone your skills and deepen your understanding of rugby with drills and friendlies. ▪ Manage Stamina & Power-Ups – Remember it’s the tournaments that make the difference. Make sure your team is rested and prepped for each if your want to at the top of the league at the end of the season.   ▪ Customise your name - Customise your team by giving your players unique names. ▪ Learn Rugby Tactics - learn advanced rugby tactics on the field and rugby management that can be applied to Rugby Sevens, Rugby Union or Rugby League. Choose your team, take on the world's best and chase MINI Rugby glory! Download now and take on the challenge!

Screenshots

RYC 20164 screens
MINI Rugby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MINI Rugby at 100% against RYC 2016's 50%. RYC 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. MINI Rugby sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RYC 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RYC 2016 ships an update every 4 months, MINI Rugby every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RYC 2016 versus MINI Rugby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRYC 2016MINI Rugby
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS4CMatt McCrum

Customer experience

RYC 2016

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

MINI Rugby

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RYC 2016

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MINI Rugby

One-time3
  • Rugby 7s Bronze Pack$2.99
  • Rugby 7s Silver Pack$5.99
  • Rugby 7s Gold Pack$8.99

Questions

Is RYC 2016 free?
RYC 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINI Rugby free?
MINI Rugby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RYC 2016 or MINI Rugby have ads?
MINI Rugby shows ads; RYC 2016 does not.
Which is updated more often, RYC 2016 or MINI Rugby?
RYC 2016 ships an update every 4 months, and MINI Rugby every 3 months. Most recently, RYC 2016 was updated on October 24, 2026 and MINI Rugby on October 24, 2026.

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