Comparison

MinuteFrontier vs ReLOST

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

Head to head
About

MinuteFrontier

Engage in a simple yet challenging 2D adventure where your only options are to advance or perish. Battle fierce monsters and formidable bosses, gaining experience to level up your character. This game is perfect for those moments when you have a little extra time to fill.

Highlights
  • One-finger gameplay
  • 2D field progression
  • Enemy and boss battles
  • Leveling up system
  • Time-killing gameplay
Features
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MinuteFrontier is a one-finger, time-killing game! A 2D field where the only choice is to advance or die! Kill fearsome enemies, crush immense bosses, level up. If you've got a bit of pesky time to kill, why not try it out? Kill slime, kill time!

About

ReLOST

Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.

Highlights
  • Endless excavation gameplay
  • Discover rare ores and monster tablets
  • Upgrade drills and character stats
  • Craft tools and equipment
  • Track digging progress with achievements
  • Intuitive smartphone controls
Features
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ReLOST is a simple yet deeply engaging game where you drill your way underground. Explore an ever-expanding subterranean world as you search for rare ores and monster tablets, creating your own unique adventure! Features of the Game Endless Excavation Fun Enjoy addictive gameplay as you drill through layers of earth to uncover a variety of ores hidden underground. Discover rare minerals and giant monster tablets that ignite the thrill of exploring the unknown. Not Just Ores!? Monster Tablets Await! Unearth rare and surprising monster tablets! Some are as large as 2×2 blocks, and others possess unique abilities. The more you dig, the more discoveries and surprises await! Evolving Drills, Expanding Adventure Use the ores and materials you collect to upgrade your drill, enabling you to delve even deeper underground. Progress through wooden, stone, and metal drills, each expanding the scope of your exploration. Rich Growth Elements Drill Upgrades: Enhance digging speed and durability. HP Upgrades: Strengthen your character to survive deep underground challenges. Hack-and-Slash Elements: Collect dropped materials to craft powerful tools and equipment! A Base That Supports Your Adventure Efficient Adventure Management Drill Crafting: Create new drills using the materials you find. Drill Upgrades: Use enchanting features to strengthen your gear. Once your preparations are complete, dive back into the mysterious underground world! Collection and Achievement Features Keep Track of Your Digging Progress Your achievements from endless digging are recorded and displayed in a list. Relive the joy of seeing how far you’ve come and what treasures you’ve unearthed! Intuitive Gameplay for Everyone Simple Controls, Deep Experiences Enjoy straightforward, intuitive controls designed for smartphones. From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can easily immerse themselves in this exciting digging experience. Recommended for: Fans of simple, progression-based digging games. Those who love growth elements and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players who enjoy discoveries and collecting rare finds. Anyone looking for a relaxing, mindless gaming experience. Grab your drill and venture into the depths of the unknown underground world!

Screenshots

MinuteFrontier4 screens
ReLOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

MinuteFrontier and ReLOST both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of MinuteFrontier's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's. MinuteFrontier also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). ReLOST's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MinuteFrontier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MinuteFrontier against 4.4 for ReLOST. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of MinuteFrontier's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinuteFrontier ships an update every 3 weeks, ReLOST every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MinuteFrontier versus ReLOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinuteFrontierReLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (77 ratings) — better4.4 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB242 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMitsuhiro OkadaPONIX LLC

Customer experience

MinuteFrontier

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative6.5%

ReLOST

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

MinuteFrontier

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun time-killer
  • 💰 Completely F2P
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • ✨ Good class system
  • 💯 Great progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio glitch
  • 📱 Not playable on iOS 17
  • 💾 Needs cloud save
  • 🔊 Mute button issue
  • 🔊 Volume controls buggy

ReLOST

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 💡 Promising potential
  • 👍 Relaxed nature
  • 👍 Cathartic pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Progress wiping
  • 🐛 Overheating issues
  • 🐛 Buggy menus and loading screens
  • 💰 Problematic monetization with free and paid gems

Bugs and requests

MinuteFrontier

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Audio glitch
  • Not playable on iOS 17
  • Mute button not working
  • Volume controls buggy
  • Sound effects don't mute at 0
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  • Sound effects glitch on start
  • Twitter icon interrupts gameplay
  • No bonus healing in inn (newest version)
  • Mage class extremely slow

Requested features

23 requests
  • Cloud save system
  • Leaderboard system
  • Spell checking
  • Mute button fix
  • Backup for files (iCloud, online saves)
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  • Radar chart for stats
  • Story/description for monsters, weapons, classes
  • Unique weapons for all classes
  • Option to pay to remove ads
  • Pets evolve and store
  • Make each class unique
  • Add more features (spells, shops)
  • Gold system
  • Warp scroll
  • Quicker travel
  • Map or guide for temples
  • Show enemy weaknesses
  • Local co-op or online co-op
  • Better graphics
  • Online coop option
  • Separate hero and job level
  • Pet functionality beyond damage
  • Auto-walk feature built-in

ReLOST

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing on loading screens
  • Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
  • Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
  • Fishing exclamation point not showing up
  • Connecting/loading issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
  • Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
  • More potion options
  • Varied TNT/explosive options
  • Better in-game guidance for new players

In-app purchases

None

MinuteFrontier

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ReLOST

One-time6
  • Crystal 10$0.99
  • Crystal 50$4.99
  • Crystal 100$9.99
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  • Crystal 200$19.99
  • Crystal 400$39.99
  • Crystal 1000$99.99

Questions

Is MinuteFrontier free?
MinuteFrontier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReLOST free?
ReLOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MinuteFrontier or ReLOST?
MinuteFrontier is rated higher. MinuteFrontier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while ReLOST averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do MinuteFrontier or ReLOST have ads?
ReLOST shows ads; MinuteFrontier does not.
Which is updated more often, MinuteFrontier or ReLOST?
MinuteFrontier ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReLOST every 2 days. Most recently, MinuteFrontier was updated on September 28, 2026 and ReLOST on September 28, 2026.

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