# Minecraft vs Mini World

The clearest difference is price: Mini World at Free against Minecraft's $6.99. Mini World also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Minecraft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (845K vs 8.3K). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Mini World is free to download; Minecraft costs $6.99 up front. Minecraft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mini World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minecraft has 845K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mini World's.

Minecraft ships an update every 2 weeks, Mini World every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minecraft | Mini World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-play-with-friends/id479516143/reviews)** | [4.2 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-world-creata/id1540197003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **845K** | 8.3K |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mojang](https://appshunter.io/developer/479516146) | [Miniwan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170455561) |

## What reviewers say

### Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-play-with-friends/id479516143)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Games, #1 Top Paid · Adventure, #1 Top Paid · Simulation, #2 Top Paid, #7 Top Grossing · Adventure, #10 Top Grossing · Simulation, #101 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Explore an infinite open world, gather resources, and build anything you can imagine. Survive dangerous nights or create freely in various modes. Play solo or with friends across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Building and crafting, Survival mode, Creative mode, Multiplayer gameplay, Cross-platform play, Marketplace for add-ons

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realms Monthly Subscription: You + 2 Friends | $3.99 | per month |
| Realms Plus: You + 10 Friends | $7.99 | per month |
| Realms Plus:10 Friends w/trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Minecraft Store Item 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Store Item 10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing game
- 👍 Endless creativity
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌳 Peaceful survival mode
- 🔥 Exciting updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Complicated controls and UI
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices
- 🤖 Unwanted account requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing items and pets
- Skin and texture pack issues
- Frozen loading screens
- Multiplayer connectivity problems
- Redstone and command block glitches

**Requested features**

- More animal varieties
- Furniture and home decor options
- Vertical slabs and stairs
- Customizable pet behaviors
- New dimensions and bosses


### Mini World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-world-creata/id1540197003)

Unleash your creativity in a vast sandbox world where you can build anything you imagine, from houses to entire cities. Explore diverse game modes, play with friends online, and customize your character. This app offers a powerful game editor for creating your own unique experiences.

**Highlights:** Build and create anything imaginable, Explore expansive sandbox world, Multiple game modes (survival, creation, RPG), Play and socialize with millions of players, Powerful in-app game editor, Character customization with skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mini Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Mini Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Mini Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Mini Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Mini Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mini Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Mini Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Mini Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and creative game
- 👍 Free alternative to Minecraft
- 💡 Unique features and gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive skins and customization
- 🔒 Copyright concerns
- 🤔 Confusing for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped items get stuck on screen
- Multiplayer rooms not loading properly
- Sudden character teleportation and world resets
- Invisible entities and visual glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more free skins and customization options
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Optimize performance and fix bugs
- Provide better tutorials for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minecraft free?

Minecraft costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mini World free?

Mini World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minecraft or Mini World?

Minecraft is rated higher. Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 845K ratings, while Mini World averages 4.2 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Minecraft or Mini World have ads?

Mini World shows ads; Minecraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minecraft or Mini World?

Minecraft ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mini World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minecraft was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mini World on October 31, 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.*