# Mini Forest vs Block Impact

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Forest at none against Block Impact's 4. Mini Forest also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Impact sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Forest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Forest ships an update daily, Block Impact monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Forest | Block Impact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Mert SERTCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734012483) | [树孟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809472841) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-forest/id6742668392)

A forest-themed matching game designed to improve cognitive skills like concentration and recall. Players pair identical cards, clear levels within a time limit, and can use ads for extra time or to reveal cards.

**Highlights:** Forest-themed graphics, Memory and concentration training, Level-based challenges, Time limits and bonus time via ads, Multi-language support, Pattern recognition challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Impact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-impact-puzzle-games/id6749235677)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 99 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 620 gems | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Forest free?

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

### Is Block Impact free?

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

### Do Mini Forest or Block Impact have ads?

Both Mini Forest and Block Impact show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Forest or Block Impact?

Mini Forest ships an update daily, and Block Impact monthly. Most recently, Mini Forest was updated on November 4, 2026 and Block Impact on November 8, 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.*
