Phantolex vs MineMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phantolex
A unique word game where the objective is to avoid spelling a complete word. Players take turns adding letters, strategically using powers to outmaneuver opponents and progress through challenging, endless levels. Lose, and it's game over.
- Avoid spelling words
- Turn-based letter adding
- Strategic power-ups
- Endless challenging levels
- Unlock rewards
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“Top 5 Games of the Week” – Pocket Gamer “Phantolex is smart, brain-teasing, [and] throws surprises” – Metro.co.uk "Best and freshest [word game] on iPhone” – Stuff.tv Phantolex is a rogue-like word game with a twist: the goal is to avoid spelling the word. Think of it like hot potato - you'll take turns adding letters, but don't be the one to finish the word. As you progress, you'll use powers and face tougher levels, but if you lose, it's game over! How to Play: - Build Words: Take turns against Casp adding letters and avoid being the one to complete a word. - Strategic Powers: Use powers like Letter Rewind, Bluff Stopper, and Word Connoisseur to gain an edge. - Endless Levels: Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlock rewards, and win a run!
MineMaster
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Enjoy the nostalgic Minesweeper game with your family and friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phantolex at every 2 days against MineMaster's every 3 months. Phantolex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phantolex ships an update every 2 days, MineMaster every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phantolex | MineMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (100 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tyler Green | HYO JONG YOO |
Bugs and requests
Phantolex
Reported bugs
4 issues- Invalid word flagged as completed
- False positive for invalid words
- Win/Defeat bug on run completion
- Ad not working to continue game
Requested features
7 requests- Multiplayer option (1v1)
- Definitions for words
- Portuguese version
- Overrule game's word errors
- More facial expressions for Casp
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- Holiday themes for UI
- Festive characters for holidays
MineMaster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Phantolex
No in-app purchases
MineMaster
No in-app purchases
