Comparison

Inflation RPG vs MinuteQuest

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

Head to head
About

Inflation RPG

Engage in ultra exhilarating, high-speed battles to rapidly increase your character's levels. Strategically divide status points and utilize abundant equipment to defeat enemies efficiently within a limited number of battles.

Highlights
  • Rapid level progression
  • Limited battle challenges
  • Strategic status allocation
  • High-speed combat
  • Abundant equipment items
  • Vast in-game field
Features
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You can increase your levels to over 100LV from just 1 battle! An exciting game of steady progression. Go for the highest levels within a limited number of battles! - Game description A game where the goal is to raise your levels within a limited number of battles. - Field A vast field! On the field there are appropriate levels and bonuses helpful for getting through battles. Try to progress through the game efficiently! - Status When your levels rise, divide your status up among characters and efficiently defeat the enemies! - Battle Ultra exhilarating high speed battle! A player can unleash multiple attacks and critical hits according to his status. - An abundance of equipment items Level up efficiently with a variety of ultra powerful equipment!

About

MinuteQuest

Embark on a retro-styled adventure in a 2D world where every step is a choice between progress and peril. Battle enemies, conquer bosses, gain experience, and collect unique gear as you journey towards your objective. Perfect for those moments when you need to pass the time.

Highlights
  • Retro 2D graphics
  • One-finger gameplay
  • Enemy and boss battles
  • Leveling and progression
  • Equipment collection
  • Time-killing gameplay
Features
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"MinuteQuest" is a retro-styled, one-finger, time-killing RPG! A 2D field where the only choice is to advance or die! Kill fearsome enemies, crush immense bosses, level up, acquire riches, and collect ridiculous equipment whilst gradually advancing along the world towards your goal! If you've got a bit of pesky time to kill, why not try it out? Kill slime, kill time!

Screenshots

Inflation RPG4 screens
MinuteQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MinuteQuest at none against Inflation RPG's shown. MinuteQuest also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Inflation RPG's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 155). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Inflation RPG against 4.7 for MinuteQuest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inflation RPG has 2.2K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Inflation RPG's written reviews are positive against 89% of MinuteQuest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inflation RPG ships an update every 4 months, MinuteQuest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Inflation RPG versus MinuteQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInflation RPGMinuteQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better4.7 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews — better88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better155
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTatsukiMitsuhiro Okada

Customer experience

Inflation RPG

All ratings2,184 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%

MinuteQuest

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Inflation RPG

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun game
  • 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 🕹️ Great for passing time
  • 🔝 One of the best RPG games on iOS

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to progress without guides
  • 🕰️ Extremely grindy with low drop rates
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔋 Performance issues and lag

MinuteQuest

From 155 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • ⏱️ Perfect for short play sessions or extended gaming
  • 🎨 Charming retro 8-bit pixel art style
  • 🆓 Free-to-play with minimal forced monetization
  • 📱 Lightweight and doesn't require internet connection

Room to improve

  • 📺 Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay at critical moments
  • 🔊 Audio settings don't work properly (mute at 0 still plays sound)
  • 🎵 Pauses music when game is active or buttons pressed
  • 🔋 Causes significant phone overheating and battery drain
  • 💰 'Pay Up' button encourages repetitive tapping for coins

Bugs and requests

Inflation RPG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Account recovery issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Offline mode
  • More content updates
  • Improved drop rates

MinuteQuest

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Audio mute setting (0 volume) doesn't actually mute sound
  • Ads trigger accidentally without user interaction
  • Game crashes frequently on older devices (iPad Mini 3)
  • Game crashes when leaving dungeons
  • Constant crashes after reaching late-game milestones (23.5 km)
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  • Music pauses when interacting with game buttons or changing rooms
  • Poor optimization causing phone overheating
  • Screen formatting issues on iPhone X and newer models
  • Game doesn't properly support newer screen sizes
  • Headphone mute button doesn't work with the game

Requested features

18 requests
  • Option to remove ads with a one-time purchase
  • Cloud save functionality to preserve progress across devices
  • Pet leveling system with progression tracking
  • Experience bar and pet level display
  • Multiplayer features (PvP or co-op via Bluetooth/WiFi)
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  • New Game+ mode after completing the game
  • Checkpoint system at regular intervals
  • Ability to play personal music while gaming
  • Better item upgrade system with more meaningful progression
  • Guild system with rewards and leaderboards
  • Day/night cycle based on real-time
  • Story or plot elements
  • Dungeon buildings with special rewards
  • Faster health regeneration or upgradeable regen speed
  • 'Pay All' button for collecting coins from the King
  • Screen size optimization for modern devices
  • Two-player mode
  • Events and seasonal content updates

In-app purchases

None

Inflation RPG

No in-app purchases

None

MinuteQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inflation RPG free?
Inflation RPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MinuteQuest free?
MinuteQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inflation RPG or MinuteQuest?
Inflation RPG is rated higher. Inflation RPG averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while MinuteQuest averages 4.7 from 155 ratings.
Do Inflation RPG or MinuteQuest have ads?
Inflation RPG shows ads; MinuteQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, Inflation RPG or MinuteQuest?
Inflation RPG ships an update every 4 months, and MinuteQuest monthly. Most recently, Inflation RPG was updated on October 12, 2026 and MinuteQuest on October 8, 2026.

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