# minimize vs Oberty

The clearest difference is rating: Oberty at 5.0 against minimize's 4.7. minimize's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

minimize costs $2.99 and Oberty $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Oberty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minimize has 193 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of minimize's written reviews are positive against 67% of Oberty's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

minimize ships an update every 3 months, Oberty every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | minimize | Oberty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oberty/id6444231671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 66 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Dmytro Denys](https://appshunter.io/developer/429279016) |

## 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


### Oberty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oberty/id6444231671)

This minimalist puzzle game challenges players to rotate and blend cards using XOR logic to solve over 200 unique puzzles. It features a relaxing soundtrack, inclusive color schemes, and a level editor to create and share custom challenges.

**Highlights:** Shape-blending puzzles, XOR logic gameplay, 200+ puzzles, Meditative and relaxing, Inclusive color schemes, Level editor, Share custom levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is minimize free?

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

### Is Oberty free?

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

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

Oberty is rated higher. minimize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Oberty averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do minimize or Oberty have ads?

Neither minimize nor Oberty shows ads.

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

minimize ships an update every 3 months, and Oberty every 5 months. Most recently, minimize was updated on November 11, 2026 and Oberty on November 7, 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.*