# Mini Militia vs Payback 2

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 (#110 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Militia | Payback 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-militia-doodle-army-2/id405885221/reviews) | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37K | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 69 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Militia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-militia-doodle-army-2/id405885221)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Point Pack - One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Point Pack - Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Point Pack - Three | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Point Pack - Four | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Player Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - promo bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Payback 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Racing, #149 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*