# Lost Enders vs Mini

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mini at 12.0 against Lost Enders's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Enders 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.

Lost Enders holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Lost Enders's written reviews are positive against 57% of Mini's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Enders | Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-enders/id6502868763/reviews)** | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mini-kingdom/id6744458301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KURUKURUGAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747129020) | [Ryogo Oka](https://appshunter.io/developer/771596702) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Enders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-enders/id6502868763)

An idle RPG combining hack and slash with deck-building. Recruit adventurers, craft equipment, and conquer dungeons with auto-battles. Enjoy deep strategy and casual play.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG mechanics, Hack and slash combat, Deck-building strategy, Auto-battle gameplay, Equipment crafting, Dungeon exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Skip Ticket (100 pieces) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ads Skip Ticket (250 pieces) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ads Skip Ticket (500 pieces) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Skip Ticket (1000 pieces) | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Lost Enders free?

Lost Enders 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, Lost Enders or Mini?

Lost Enders is rated higher. Lost Enders averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Mini averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Lost Enders or Mini have ads?

Both Lost Enders and Mini show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Enders or Mini?

Lost Enders ships an update every 2 days, and Mini every 2 days. Most recently, Lost Enders was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mini on October 30, 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.*