# Minit vs The Longing Mobile

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minit at fortnightly against The Longing Mobile's every 4 months. Minit also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). The Longing Mobile's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Minit against 4.6 for The Longing Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 102 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Minit's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Longing Mobile's.

Minit ships an update fortnightly, The Longing Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minit | The Longing Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minit/id1403550875/reviews) | **[4.6 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 96 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324565007) |

## What reviewers say

### Minit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minit/id1403550875)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### The Longing Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a unique adventure as a lonely servant waiting for your king's 400-day slumber to end. Explore vast caves, collect items, read classic literature, or brave dangerous outer regions. The choice is yours in this atmospheric idle game.

**Highlights:** Slow exploration of hand-drawn caves, Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack, Multiple endings, Hidden secrets, Time-based puzzles, Lonely protagonist

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative game concept
- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
- 💎 Beautiful graphics and atmospheric design
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🎮 Engaging puzzle mechanics and riddles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Very slow-paced gameplay (not for everyone)
- ⏳ Requires extreme patience and long wait times
- 🔤 Text size too small on mobile devices
- 🔊 Sound/audio issues reported
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety after initial exploration

**Reported bugs**

- Opening sequence resets when changing screen brightness
- Sound/audio not working (permanent mute)
- Character gets stuck or walks in air
- Screen freezes/hangs
- Cannot descend to lower room levels

**Requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices (iPhone/iPad)
- Widget to check game progress without opening app
- Ability to restart game for new playthroughs
- Text size adjustment option
- Additional living room or room expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minit free?

Minit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Longing Mobile free?

The Longing Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Minit or The Longing Mobile?

The Longing Mobile is rated higher. Minit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while The Longing Mobile averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.

### Do Minit or The Longing Mobile have ads?

Neither Minit nor The Longing Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minit or The Longing Mobile?

Minit ships an update fortnightly, and The Longing Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Minit was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Longing Mobile on October 27, 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.*