# Inflation RPG vs MinuteQuest

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

Inflation RPG ships an update every 4 months, MinuteQuest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inflation RPG | MinuteQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inflation-rpg/id650828092/reviews)** | [4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tatsuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/558393529) | [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589) |

## What reviewers say

### Inflation RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inflation-rpg/id650828092)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Offline mode
- More content updates
- Improved drop rates


### MinuteQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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 13, 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.*