# MINI Rugby vs Pixel Rugby

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Rugby at 4.6 against MINI Rugby's 1.0. Pixel Rugby also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). MINI Rugby's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MINI Rugby sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Rugby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Rugby holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MINI Rugby's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pixel Rugby's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MINI Rugby ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Rugby every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MINI Rugby | Pixel Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-rugby/id6802114535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt McCrum](https://appshunter.io/developer/996970412) | [Swipeglass](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802114537) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pixel Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-rugby/id6802114535)

Experience retro arcade rugby with one-thumb controls. Guide your team through five lanes, pass strategically, and dive for tries. Enjoy quick matches, deep career modes, and multiple tournaments with a charming pixel art style.

**Highlights:** One-handed arcade gameplay, Strategic passing and scoring, Career mode with promotion/relegation, Multiple tournament options, Pixel art and chiptune soundtrack, Cross-device save syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Rugby Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MINI Rugby free?

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

### Is Pixel Rugby free?

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

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

Pixel Rugby is rated higher. MINI Rugby averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Rugby averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do MINI Rugby or Pixel Rugby have ads?

MINI Rugby shows ads; Pixel Rugby does not.

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

MINI Rugby ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Rugby every 2 days. Most recently, MINI Rugby was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pixel Rugby 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.*