Comparison

Mini Militia vs Payback 2

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

Head to head
About

Mini Militia

Engage in intense 2D multiplayer combat with up to six players online. Utilize intuitive dual-stick controls and jetpacks to navigate over 20 maps, wielding a variety of modern and futuristic weapons. An offline survival mode is also available for solo play.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer up to 6 players
  • Dual stick shooting controls
  • Jetpack flight
  • Over 20 maps
  • Modern and futuristic weapons
  • Offline Survival mode
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Mini Militia - Doodle Army 2 is all about intense multiplayer combat! Battle with up to 6 players online in this 2D fun cartoon themed cross between Soldat and Halo, inspired on the original stickman shooter Doodle Army. Key features: > Online multiplayer with up to 6 players > Intuitive dual stick shooting controls with jetpack flight > Over 20 maps to explore > Wide range of modern and futuristic weapon types > Offline Survival mode This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items).

About

Payback 2

Experience intense, action-packed gameplay with a variety of campaign events, including gang battles, races, and tank duels. Compete with friends and millions of players online, or create your own custom events with diverse cities, modes, and vehicles.

Highlights
  • Varied campaign events
  • Extensive online multiplayer
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly challenges
  • Custom event creation
  • Diverse cities, game modes, and vehicles
Features
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"Bite sized, action-packed stages; boils down the GTA flavor to an intense punch" - AppSpy.com Gaming App of The Day - Kotaku.com "[Payback 2] manages to create a sense of overblown fun that permeates everything from straightforward races to capture the flag-inspired heists ... an immensely entertaining experience" - pocketgamer.co.uk Featured as one of the best games of the week by The Guardian DESCRIPTION: Payback 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the hit GTA-style game from the early days of the App Store. It concentrates that classic formula by offering exciting event-based gameplay that is all action, all the time. FEATURES: • VARIED CAMPAIGN. Fifty campaign events featuring everything from massive gang battles to rocket car races to epic tank duels! • TAKE ON THE WORLD. Battle your friends or over a million other players online with the game's extensive multiplayer, leaderboard and Game Center support. • HOURLY, DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES. Try to beat the rest of the world in the latest new events! • ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY. Make your own events in "custom mode" using any combination of the game's seven cities, nine game modes, varied weaponry and dozens of vehicles.

Screenshots

Mini Militia4 screens
Payback 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Payback 2 at 85% against Mini Militia's 41%. Payback 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Mini Militia sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Payback 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 55K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Mini Militia's written reviews are positive against 85% of Payback 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mini Militia versus Payback 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini MilitiaPayback 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37K ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K55K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB179 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMiniclip.comApex Designs Games LLP

Customer experience

Mini Militia

All ratings36,607 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews764 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative49.6%

Payback 2

All ratings54,371 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,891 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.7%

User reviews

Mini Militia

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Interesting gameplay mechanics
  • 💡 Good game for playing with friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Hackers ruining the game experience
  • 💰 Monetization issues (pay-to-win, slow progression)

Payback 2

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 💡 Customizable game modes
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔨 Unfinished or unpolished features
  • 🚗 Unrealistic vehicle physics

Bugs and requests

Mini Militia

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Inability to restore previous purchases
  • Unreliable ad reward system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice chat functionality
  • Improve matchmaking and server stability
  • Implement better anti-cheat measures
  • Revert to old progression system

Payback 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Vehicles and physics issues
  • Multiplayer matchmaking problems
  • Inconsistent or missing game progress
  • Unresponsive controls and input issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more vehicles and customization options
  • Improve graphics and animations
  • Implement a story mode or campaign
  • Add more game modes and multiplayer features
  • Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive
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  • Fix bugs and improve overall stability
  • Introduce a sandbox or free-roam mode
  • Add support for controllers and higher frame rates

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mini Militia

One-time10
  • Battle Point Pack - One$0.99
  • Battle Point Pack - Two$0.99
  • Battle Point Pack - Three$0.99
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  • Battle Point Pack - Four$0.99
  • Pro Player Pack$1.99
  • Stack of Cash$1.99
  • Starter Pack - promo bundle$1.99
  • Pile of Cash$4.99
  • Premium Battle Pass$4.99
  • Wallet of Cash$9.99
10 purchases

Payback 2

One-time10
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • Disable Ads$1.99
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  • Coin Doubler$2.99
  • 1200 Coins$3.99
  • Unlock Episode 2$4.99
  • Unlock Episode 3$4.99
  • 2500 Coins$7.99
  • Unlock Custom Mode$9.99
  • Unlimited Coins$14.99

Questions

Is Mini Militia free?
Mini Militia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Payback 2 free?
Payback 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini Militia or Payback 2?
Payback 2 is rated higher. Mini Militia averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Payback 2 averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do Mini Militia or Payback 2 have ads?
Both Mini Militia and Payback 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Militia or Payback 2?
Mini Militia ships an update every 2 months, and Payback 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Mini Militia was updated on November 11, 2026 and Payback 2 on November 11, 2026.

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