# 8 vs MINI Rugby

The clearest difference is rating: 8 at 4.0 against MINI Rugby's 1.0. 8 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). MINI Rugby's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MINI Rugby sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

8 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 8's written reviews are positive against 100% of MINI Rugby's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 | MINI Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-golf/id6664070211/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Accidental Fish](https://appshunter.io/developer/360455034) | [Matt McCrum](https://appshunter.io/developer/996970412) |

## What reviewers say

### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-golf/id6664070211)

Experience a retro golf adventure with simple yet engaging gameplay. Navigate diverse terrains, account for wind and spin, and choose from multiple difficulty levels. Customize your experience with various rendering styles and even build your own courses.

**Highlights:** Classic 80s golf gameplay, Terrain and environmental effects, Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable rendering styles, Built-in course editor, AI opponents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MINI Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795)

Experience intense arcade-style rugby matches with fast-paced gameplay and bone-rattling hits. Choose from global national teams, compete in seasons and tournaments, and master intuitive controls to score tries and become the world's best.

**Highlights:** Play as favorite men's or women's national teams, Local multiplayer mode, Intuitive controls for passing, tackling, and scoring, Full season and tournament play, Team training and skill improvement, Stamina and power-up management, Player name customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rugby 7s Bronze Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rugby 7s Silver Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rugby 7s Gold Pack | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 free?

8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MINI Rugby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 or MINI Rugby?

8 is rated higher. 8 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MINI Rugby averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8 or MINI Rugby have ads?

MINI Rugby shows ads; 8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 or MINI Rugby?

8 ships an update every 3 months, and MINI Rugby every 3 months. Most recently, 8 was updated on October 13, 2026 and MINI Rugby on October 24, 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.*