Comparison

Polipod vs Minele

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Polipod

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Polipod is a free-to-play mobile puzzle game that demands spatial and algorithmic reasoning, for both casual and hardcore gamers. In the game, you inhabit a cube, called a Polipod, and your goal is to solve puzzles by rolling the cube into a hole in an isometric 3D environment. Along the way, the player Polipod encounters passive Polipods, called Dormipods. The player Polipod can attach itself to one or multiple Dormipods by rolling up next to it. This allows you as the player to become different shapes and sizes, which can dramatically change your movement and ability to progress through the levels. The big picture objective of the game is essentially to complete as many worlds as possible and compete for high scores. Each world consists of up to 10 levels. Completing a world grants you stars which can be used to unlock more worlds. You can choose to play worlds of varying difficulty and be rewarded accordingly. The player can also choose to play community created worlds and rate those worlds. In community created worlds, the completion rewards will be based on world rating rather than difficulty. In addition to using the stars (you earn by completing worlds) to unlock new worlds, the stars can be used to build a "home base". You can then choose to display your castle Oh so proudly in the background of the worlds you create yourself. One of the many things that makes Polipod special is the player's ability to create custom worlds and levels in an easy-to-use level creator. Apart from having complete freedom in building the actual playable area, the player can pick between different environments. The game is also committed to making the world a better place! The game includes the "Biopod" Polipod skin for which any revenue that is generated from it will go directly and completely toward a WFF.

About

Minele

A daily luck-based game where players tap cards to uncover diamonds and avoid a bomb. The challenge resets each day with a new grid, offering a fresh opportunity to test your luck and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Daily 4x4 grid with diamonds and one bomb
  • Tap cards to reveal contents
  • Collect diamonds before hitting the bomb
  • Daily reset for a new challenge
  • Track total diamond collection progress
  • Share game results with friends
Features
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Minele: Daily Mining Fun! Ready to dig for diamonds and avoid the bomb? Welcome to Minele, the thrilling daily mining game where every tap counts! In this addictive, luck-based game, you’ll be given a fresh 4x4 grid filled with 15 diamonds and 1 bomb — but only one is hiding beneath each card! Your mission? Uncover as many diamonds as you can before the bomb explodes and ends your game. It's a game of chance — no clues, no hints, just pure excitement as you flip the cards one by one. The challenge resets daily at midnight, giving you a brand new grid to conquer every day. How many diamonds will you collect today? Will you beat your best score? The excitement never stops! Track Your Progress: - See how many diamonds you’ve collected over time, tracking your total progress in the game! - Check your lifetime stats to see how many times you’ve collected each possible amount of daily diamonds — how lucky have you been? How to Play: - Tap a card to flip it. - Uncover diamonds and avoid the bomb. - Collect as many diamonds as you can before the bomb is revealed. - Play daily for a new challenge with a fresh grid! Share Your Results: Once you finish, share your game board with friends and show off how many diamonds you found! With the share button, you can post your results in a fun, easy-to-read format. Will you be able to find all 15 diamonds? Play now, and see how lucky you really are! Minele is the perfect daily puzzle to challenge your luck and strategy — simple, fun, and always refreshing! Play once a day, then come back tomorrow for a brand new game! Happy mining!

Screenshots

Polipod4 screens
Minele4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minele at none against Polipod's 8. Minele also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Polipod sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Minele asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polipod ships an update monthly, Minele every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Polipod versus Minele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolipodMinele
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmino GamesAlexander Kerendian

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Polipod

One-time8
  • drop of podoins$0.99
  • puddle of podoins$1.99
  • pond of podoins$2.99
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  • lake of podoins$4.99
  • sea of podoins$6.99
  • sea of podoins$9.99
  • world of podoins$12.99
  • world of podoins$19.99
None

Minele

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polipod free?
Polipod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minele free?
Minele is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polipod or Minele have ads?
Neither Polipod nor Minele shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polipod or Minele?
Polipod ships an update monthly, and Minele every 2 days. Most recently, Polipod was updated on October 7, 2026 and Minele on October 6, 2026.

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