# minimize vs Solitris

The clearest difference is price: Solitris at Free against minimize's $2.99. Solitris also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). minimize's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Solitris is free to download; minimize costs $2.99 up front. Solitris sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. minimize asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solitris holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minimize has 194 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of minimize's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solitris's.

minimize ships an update every 3 months, Solitris every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | minimize | Solitris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitris/id1603017792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) |

## What reviewers say

### minimize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054)

Engage in a visually appealing puzzle game focused on simplification and strategic thinking. Swipe to alter gravity and clear each level by removing all blocks. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a captivating soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Gravity manipulation puzzles, 140 handcrafted levels, Minimalist isometric design, Progressive level difficulty, Peaceful soundtrack, Leaderboards and achievements, iCloud progress sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Nice design and concept
- 🎶 Calming and pleasant music
- ✨ Simple yet addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌈 Colorblindness issues make it unplayable
- 📈 Difficulty ramps up inconsistently
- ⏳ Levels can become trivial after finding 'the trick'
- 🔚 Game ends abruptly with no fanfare
- 💰 Steep price for limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past 'headphone recommended' screen
- App won't open on certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add new levels
- Option for higher color contrast
- Colorblind mode or alternative tile colors/symbols
- Hints or a way to skip levels
- Add more content or levels


### Solitris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitris/id1603017792)

Combine Solitaire card matching with falling block mechanics to clear stacks before they reach the top. Earn tickets to unlock cosmetic prizes and compete in daily challenges and weekly leagues for ultimate bragging rights. Engage in head-to-head matches for a competitive edge.

**Highlights:** Card stacking gameplay, Falling block mechanics, Ticket rewards system, Daily challenges, Weekly leagues, Head-to-head multiplayer, Customizable prizes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bag of Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Chest of Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is minimize free?

minimize costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solitris free?

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

### Which has better reviews, minimize or Solitris?

Solitris is rated higher. minimize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Solitris averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do minimize or Solitris have ads?

Solitris shows ads; minimize does not.

### Which is updated more often, minimize or Solitris?

minimize ships an update every 3 months, and Solitris every 14 months. Most recently, minimize was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solitris on October 20, 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.*