Comparison

Minit vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Minit

Embark on a unique adventure where each day lasts only sixty seconds. Explore a charming world, interact with quirky characters, and uncover secrets to break a curse. Every minute presents a new challenge and opportunity.

Highlights
  • 60-second gameplay loop
  • Exploration and discovery
  • Uncover secrets
  • Overcome foes
  • Lift a curse
Features
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Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Journey outside the comfort of your home to help unusual folk, uncover countless secrets, and overcome dangerous foes, all in hopes of lifting a rather unfortunate curse that ends each day after just one minute. Minit is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann.

About

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
Currently charting
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Minit4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minit at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Minit also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (484 vs 116). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Minit costs $4.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 484 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Minit's written reviews are positive against 71% of ScourgeBringer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minit ships an update fortnightly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Minit versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinitScourgeBringer
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (116 ratings)4.8 (484 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings116484 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#198#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDevolver Digital, Inc.Plug In Digital

Customer experience

Minit

All ratings116 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.9%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings477 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

Minit

From 116 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great quality game
  • 💡 Unique time limit mechanic
  • 🌟 Memorable characters
  • 🗺️ Interesting world exploration
  • 🎮 Perfect touch controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes on startup
  • 📱 Controls can be imprecise
  • ⏳ Short game length
  • ❓ Lack of clear tutorial/direction
  • 🖥️ App doesn't use full screen on newer iPads

ScourgeBringer

From 484 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

Bugs and requests

Minit

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on startup on various iOS versions and devices
  • Home Bar obstruction issue
  • App doesn't use full screen on newer iPads
  • Controller UI navigation is difficult
  • Saved data not showing for new playthroughs
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  • Controls not listening to movements sometimes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update for newer iPads to use full screen
  • Fix controller UI navigation
  • Add a tutorial or clearer in-game guidance
  • Improve touch control precision
  • Add cloud syncing between devices
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  • Option to turn off music/sound effects
  • Add a map
  • Remove death timer
  • Add a d-pad option

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Minit

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minit free?
Minit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minit or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Minit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.
Do Minit or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Minit does not.
Which is updated more often, Minit or ScourgeBringer?
Minit ships an update fortnightly, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Minit was updated on September 23, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Minit or ScourgeBringer?
Minit currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and ScourgeBringer at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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