# Flat Machine vs Mini

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flat Machine at 94% against Mini's 57%. Flat Machine also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Mini's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mini sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Flat Machine's written reviews are positive against 57% of Mini's.

Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, Mini every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat Machine | Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews)** | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mini-kingdom/id6744458301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983) | [Ryogo Oka](https://appshunter.io/developer/771596702) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112)

Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.

**Highlights:** Simple, timing-based battles, Item combination system, Respond to various visitors, Multiple endings based on choices, Daily events and encounters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly engaging gameplay
- 💖 Compelling characters and story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✨ Unique post-apocalyptic world
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ad issues (app store redirection)
- 🐛 Ads sometimes break BGM
- ⚖️ Endless mode can feel like pure luck
- ❓ Some events seem to have limited interactions
- 🚫 Lack of Chinese translation

**Reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)


### Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mini-kingdom/id6744458301)

Build and manage a thriving kingdom on a single screen in this casual strategy game. Lead your pixelated troops in chaotic auto-battles and recruit over 60 unique characters to help your kingdom flourish. Enjoy a relaxing, single-player experience with tons of items to collect.

**Highlights:** Single-screen kingdom building, Chaotic pixel battles, Over 60 unique characters, Single-player experience, Item collection and equipment, Worker assignment

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 nomination tickets | $0.49 | one-time |
| 115 nomination tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Increase Deployable Generals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comfort Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Facilities produced x2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 nomination tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Reward Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat Machine free?

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

### Is Mini free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flat Machine or Mini?

Flat Machine is rated higher. Flat Machine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Mini averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

### Do Flat Machine or Mini have ads?

Both Flat Machine and Mini show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat Machine or Mini?

Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, and Mini every 2 days. Most recently, Flat Machine was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mini on September 22, 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.*