# Ghosted vs Mine Forest

The clearest difference is rating: Ghosted at 5.0 against Mine Forest's 4.5. Ghosted also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Mine Forest's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghosted sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mine Forest sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghosted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mine Forest has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ghosted ships an update every 2 weeks, Mine Forest every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghosted | Mine Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosted-the-puzzle-master/id6448202129/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-forest/id6642698661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 460 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joon seok Ahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618633053) | [Space Opera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763593767) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghosted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosted-the-puzzle-master/id6448202129)

Guide lost ghosts back to their homes by solving intricate color-matching puzzles. Navigate treacherous catacombs filled with traps and colored bricks, utilizing the ghosts' ability to pass through objects of their own color. Enjoy unique stories and big band music as you progress through over 120 levels.

**Highlights:** Over 120 levels, Color-matching puzzles, Unique masters and stories, Big band music, Unlockable costumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock levels | $4.99 | one-time |


### Mine Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-forest/id6642698661)

Explore a vibrant, seasonal forest while clearing mines in a relaxing puzzle experience. Decorate your camp, befriend animals, collect rare plants, and uncover hidden stories. Enjoy a stress-free challenge with diverse levels.

**Highlights:** Seasonal forest exploration, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Diverse difficulty levels, Camp customization, Befriend wild animals, Collect rare plants, Uncover hidden stories

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow 30 Days | $3.49 | one-time |
| Watermelon Popsicle Flag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stone 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Raincoat Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow 30 Days Deluxe | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skateboard Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rocking Chair Pack | $9.49 | one-time |
| Acoustic Guitar Pack | $9.49 | one-time |
| Stone 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stone 5 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Charming and natural world design
- 🎶 Soothing background music and sounds
- 🐶 Cute animal companions
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting take on classic minesweeper

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 High difficulty and reliance on luck
- 🕰️ Slow progression due to limited resources
- 🔍 Poor visibility of numbers and tiles
- 🐕 Animal companions can be distracting
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- First tile not always safe
- Inconsistent flag placement functionality
- Crashes and loading issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to purchase multiple items at once
- Ability to toggle animal companion visibility
- Increased coin/resource rewards for clearing levels
- More customization options for camp and character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghosted free?

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

### Is Mine Forest free?

Mine Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ghosted or Mine Forest?

Ghosted is rated higher. Ghosted averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mine Forest averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ghosted or Mine Forest have ads?

Mine Forest shows ads; Ghosted does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghosted or Mine Forest?

Ghosted ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mine Forest every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ghosted was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mine Forest on October 20, 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.*