Comparison

Grid Glory vs MinuteRuler

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

Head to head
About

Grid Glory

A simple 2D simulation RPG where you build an unbeatable party by recruiting powerful units. Assemble a team of up to 60 units from 30 different types to conquer challenges. This game offers an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic party building.

Highlights
  • 2D simulation RPG gameplay
  • Build a party of up to 60 units
  • Recruit from 30 unit types
  • Strategic party formation
  • Completely free to play
Features
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It is super simple and easy 2d simulation RPG game. Let's make an undefeate party attracted the strongest units. It is conscientious completely free app. Party is the largest 60 units. Player units is 30 types. Will be enthusiastic about this game! [Credits] Graphics DENZI http://www3.wind.ne.jp/DENZI/diary/ Sounds SKIPMORE http://www.skipmore.com/app/

About

MinuteRuler

Breed and battle pixel monsters to join the Demon King's army. Grow your forces through simple care and strategic battles, unlocking new monsters and abilities. Enjoy both active gameplay and idle progression as your monsters evolve even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Pixel monster breeding
  • Monster battles
  • Demon King army building
  • Idle game progression
  • Unlock new eggs and floors
  • Fast-forward feature
Features
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"MinuteRuler" is a pixel monster breeding & battle game. With simple care like feeding, you can breed monsters that will all join the Demon King's army, and the more you play, the stronger your army will become. Winning Demon King vs. Demon King battles will unlock new eggs and breeding floors, making the game even more fun. With the multiple monster raising and fast-forward features, this breeding game will feel busy, but you can also enjoy it as an idle game, as your monsters will slowly grow even when the app is closed. Why not kill some time by becoming a Demon King?

Screenshots

Grid Glory4 screens
MinuteRuler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid Glory at none against MinuteRuler's shown. Grid Glory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MinuteRuler's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Glory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MinuteRuler has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grid Glory's written reviews are positive against 78% of MinuteRuler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, MinuteRuler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Grid Glory versus MinuteRuler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid GloryMinuteRuler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings319 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB81 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMasahiro KanoMitsuhiro Okada

Customer experience

Grid Glory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

MinuteRuler

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Grid Glory

No in-app purchases

None

MinuteRuler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid Glory free?
Grid Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MinuteRuler free?
MinuteRuler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grid Glory or MinuteRuler?
Grid Glory is rated higher. Grid Glory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MinuteRuler averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Grid Glory or MinuteRuler have ads?
MinuteRuler shows ads; Grid Glory does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Glory or MinuteRuler?
Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, and MinuteRuler daily. Most recently, Grid Glory was updated on October 4, 2026 and MinuteRuler on September 29, 2026.

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