# Mine Forest vs 냥냥스타

The clearest difference is rating: 냥냥스타 at 5.0 against Mine Forest's 4.5. 냥냥스타 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Mine Forest's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mine Forest sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and 냥냥스타 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

냥냥스타 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mine Forest's written reviews are positive against 84% of 냥냥스타's.

Mine Forest ships an update every 5 weeks, 냥냥스타 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Forest | 냥냥스타 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-forest/id6642698661/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6723889079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 688 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Space Opera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763593767) | [Aidian Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708557454) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-forest/id6642698661)

Explore a vibrant, seasonal forest while clearing mines in a relaxing puzzle experience. Decorate your camp, befriend animals, collect rare plants, and uncover hidden stories. Enjoy a stress-free challenge with diverse levels.

**Highlights:** Seasonal forest exploration, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Diverse difficulty levels, Camp customization, Befriend wild animals, Collect rare plants, Uncover hidden stories

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow 30 Days | $3.49 | one-time |
| Watermelon Popsicle Flag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stone 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Raincoat Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow 30 Days Deluxe | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skateboard Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rocking Chair Pack | $9.49 | one-time |
| Acoustic Guitar Pack | $9.49 | one-time |
| Stone 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stone 5 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Charming and natural world design
- 🎶 Soothing background music and sounds
- 🐶 Cute animal companions
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting take on classic minesweeper

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 High difficulty and reliance on luck
- 🕰️ Slow progression due to limited resources
- 🔍 Poor visibility of numbers and tiles
- 🐕 Animal companions can be distracting
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- First tile not always safe
- Inconsistent flag placement functionality
- Crashes and loading issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to purchase multiple items at once
- Ability to toggle animal companion visibility
- Increased coin/resource rewards for clearing levels
- More customization options for camp and character


### 냥냥스타

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6723889079)

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teatime Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet & Tangy Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nero's Choice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energe Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Jar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raindrop Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Staycation Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Booster (7 Days) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Jar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tool Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Woodworking Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sugar's Choice | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Palette | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jiwoo's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Furball's Choice | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $8.99 | one-time |
| Extra Board | $9.99 | one-time |
| Woori's Choice | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute characters and graphics
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay and story
- ⏱️ Good for killing time
- 🏠 Satisfying room decoration
- 👍 Overall enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Imbalanced game economy (low coin gain, high costs)
- ⏳ Long waiting times for generators
- 広告 Long and frequent ads
- 🔄 Frequent game resets/data loss
- 🧩 Difficulty progressing without items

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing (flower pots, toys, cushions, generators)
- Account linking issues
- Game not starting/freezing at loading screen
- Game data lost after updates
- Settings reset after closing game

**Requested features**

- Update next chapters
- Adjust generator wait times
- Add 'view today' option for pop-ups
- Improve UI/UX after updates
- Add more ways to obtain items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mine Forest free?

Mine Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 냥냥스타 free?

냥냥스타 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mine Forest or 냥냥스타?

냥냥스타 is rated higher. Mine Forest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 냥냥스타 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mine Forest or 냥냥스타 have ads?

Mine Forest shows ads; 냥냥스타 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mine Forest or 냥냥스타?

Mine Forest ships an update every 5 weeks, and 냥냥스타 weekly. Most recently, Mine Forest was updated on October 20, 2026 and 냥냥스타 on October 22, 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.*