# Clank! vs Mindbug Online

The clearest difference is price: Mindbug Online at Free against Clank!'s $10.99. Mindbug Online also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Clank!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 42) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Mindbug Online is free to download; Clank! costs $10.99 up front. Clank! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mindbug Online sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Clank! against 4.7 for Mindbug Online. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clank! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Clank!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Mindbug Online's.

Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, Mindbug Online every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clank! | Mindbug Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864/reviews)** | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbug-online/id1607306032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 477 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Kissaki Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607306034) |

## What reviewers say

### Clank!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Card, #30 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling deck-building adventure where you sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts. Be quick and quiet to escape with your loot before the dragon awakens. Acquire new items and abilities to outwit your opponents and survive the dungeon.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Dungeon exploration, Steal artifacts from dragon's lair, Competitive multiplayer, Cross-platform play, Tutorial and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunken Treasures | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mummy's Curse | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun deckbuilder
- 👍 Great adaptation of board game
- 🚀 Intuitive to use
- 👍 Excellent port of base game
- 👍 Well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy multiplayer
- 🔧 Lack of controller support
- 👎 Text too small on iPhone
- 🐢 Slow on mobile
- 👎 Cramped UI

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer issues
- Async multiplayer results not visible
- Tutorial blocks instructions

**Requested features**

- Add expansions from board game
- Accessibility options to increase font size
- Option to skip/speed up animations
- Easier invitations for private games
- Improved AI opponents


### Mindbug Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbug-online/id1607306032)

Experience a unique and streamlined card battler designed by the creator of Magic: The Gathering. This skill-based dueling game features powerful cards, fast matches, and infinite strategies with a groundbreaking mechanic that lets you control opponent creatures. It's accessible yet deeply challenging, with no pay-to-win elements.

**Highlights:** Streamlined card battler mechanics, Skill-based dueling, Groundbreaking creature control, Fast and intense matches, Infinite strategic possibilities, No pay-to-win

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 DNA | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battlefruit Kingdom Set | $8.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Evolution Set | $8.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Eternity Set | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mr Green Reward Path | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mr Pink Season Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| First Contact Set + Add-On | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Battlefruit Galaxy + Mindbugs | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mindbug x King of Tokyo Card Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battlefruit Kingdom + Mindbugs | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| FC Set + Mr Green | $14.99 | one-time |
| First Contact Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2400 DNA | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battlefruit + Both Mindbugs | $22.99 | one-time |
| FC Set + Mr Pink + Mr Green | $22.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |
| 6000 DNA | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent game
- ⚖️ Balanced gameplay
- 🔍 Depth and strategy
- 💰 Fair monetization
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow animations
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI
- 🔍 Lack of customization
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial issues
- Infinite battle loop
- Purchasing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to pick opponents
- Faster gameplay option
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clank! free?

Clank! costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mindbug Online free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clank! or Mindbug Online?

Clank! is rated higher. Clank! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mindbug Online averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Clank! or Mindbug Online have ads?

Neither Clank! nor Mindbug Online shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clank! or Mindbug Online?

Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mindbug Online every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clank! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mindbug Online on October 15, 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.*