# Vice captain vs Mini Player

The clearest difference is rating: Vice captain at 4.3 against Mini Player's 1.8. Vice captain also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Mini Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Player sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Vice captain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vice captain holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vice captain has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Vice captain's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mini Player's.

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, Mini Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vice captain | Mini Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-player-soccer-games/id6451225795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [Suzhou Datu Network Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533613143) |

## What reviewers say

### Vice captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867)

Engage in a soccer battle action game where you aim shots at monsters. If the ball is missed, you can pick it up to continue the challenge. Enjoy free kick challenges with a unique monster-fighting twist.

**Highlights:** Soccer battle action, Aim shots at monsters, Pick up the ball, Free kick challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mini Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-player-soccer-games/id6451225795)

Engage in an easy and fun soccer game with intuitive passing and challenging angle shots. Collect coins to unlock accessories and equipment, enjoy funny celebrations, and discover new stadiums. Play anytime, anywhere, as it's an offline experience.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Exquisite passing mechanics, Tricky angle shots, Coin collection for accessories, Funny celebrations, Unlockable stadiums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Hero Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vice captain free?

Vice captain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Player free?

Mini Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vice captain or Mini Player?

Vice captain is rated higher. Vice captain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Mini Player averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Vice captain or Mini Player have ads?

Mini Player shows ads; Vice captain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vice captain or Mini Player?

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mini Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vice captain was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mini Player on November 3, 2026.

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