Comparison

MinuteRuler vs Convenience Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MinuteRuler

Breed and battle pixel monsters to join the Demon King's army. Grow your forces through simple care and strategic battles, unlocking new monsters and abilities. Enjoy both active gameplay and idle progression as your monsters evolve even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Pixel monster breeding
  • Monster battles
  • Demon King army building
  • Idle game progression
  • Unlock new eggs and floors
  • Fast-forward feature
Features
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"MinuteRuler" is a pixel monster breeding & battle game. With simple care like feeding, you can breed monsters that will all join the Demon King's army, and the more you play, the stronger your army will become. Winning Demon King vs. Demon King battles will unlock new eggs and breeding floors, making the game even more fun. With the multiple monster raising and fast-forward features, this breeding game will feel busy, but you can also enjoy it as an idle game, as your monsters will slowly grow even when the app is closed. Why not kill some time by becoming a Demon King?

About

Convenience Hero

Manage a convenience store and battle monsters in this idle RPG. Restock shelves with stolen goods, power up your hero, and explore new worlds. Enjoy simple controls and auto-play for effortless progress.

Highlights
  • Idle convenience store management
  • Hack-and-slash monster battles
  • Hero power-ups and gear collection
  • Auto-play for battles and management
  • Quest progression
  • Item collection
Features
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A hero with no money starts a part-time job at a convenience store! But suddenly, monsters steal all the products. Defeat the monsters, take back the stolen goods, attract many customers, and make a huge profit! Earn money to power up the hero, and embark on adventures to unexplored worlds! ■ Game Features In this game, you defeat enemies in quests, reclaim stolen sale items to restock shelves, and earn money by managing a convenience store in an idle hack-and-slash RPG style. Defeating monsters also rewards you with equipment like weapons and armor, allowing you to enjoy simple hack-and-slash gameplay. Sell plenty of items to earn money, use the profits to strengthen the hero, equip powerful gear you’ve collected, and advance through quests! ■ Simple Battles and Store Management with Easy Controls No complicated mechanics—just sell products to earn money, level up the hero, and enjoy a simple, rewarding gameplay loop! Both battles and store management feature auto-play, so you can progress even during short idle moments! You can also tap to call in customers, assist with cashier and restocking tasks, and boost your sales even further. Enjoy refreshing gameplay with intuitive and simple controls! ■ Recommended for Those Who ・Want to try a unique idle RPG or hack-and-slash game ・Are looking for a simple convenience store management game ・Prefer effortless progress with auto-play ・Enjoy steadily clearing quests ・Want a hack-and-slash or RPG without learning complex controls ・Need a game that can be left idle during short breaks ・Want to enjoy an idle RPG without thinking too hard ・Like RPG battles where characters grow stronger over time ・Want to watch store clerks bustling around a convenience store ・Love completing monster encyclopedias or item collections ・Want an idle RPG where your actions still make a difference ・Enjoy hack-and-slash games where you earn loot by defeating monsters ・Prefer RPGs where you can gradually and carefully strengthen your hero ・Love collecting tons of items in hack-and-slash gameplay ・Want to experience satisfying gameplay with simple controls

Screenshots

MinuteRuler4 screens
Convenience Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

MinuteRuler and Convenience Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of MinuteRuler's written reviews are positive against 40% of Convenience Hero's. MinuteRuler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Convenience Hero sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. MinuteRuler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MinuteRuler against 4.6 for Convenience Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of MinuteRuler's written reviews are positive against 40% of Convenience Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinuteRuler ships an update daily, Convenience Hero every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MinuteRuler versus Convenience Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinuteRulerConvenience Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better4.6 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1931 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB176 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMitsuhiro OkadaKenjirou Uesaka

Customer experience

MinuteRuler

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Convenience Hero

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

MinuteRuler

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Convenience Hero

One-time9
  • 100 Diamonds$1.49
  • Ad Skip Pack$1.49
  • Sale Item Drop Tripled$4.99
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  • Sales Amount Tripled$4.99
  • Staff Assist$4.99
  • Customer Assist$4.99
  • Idle Time Tripled$4.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • 1,000 Diamonds +100 Bonus$9.99

Questions

Is MinuteRuler free?
MinuteRuler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Convenience Hero free?
Convenience Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MinuteRuler or Convenience Hero?
MinuteRuler is rated higher. MinuteRuler averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Convenience Hero averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.
Do MinuteRuler or Convenience Hero have ads?
Both MinuteRuler and Convenience Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, MinuteRuler or Convenience Hero?
MinuteRuler ships an update daily, and Convenience Hero every 2 weeks. Most recently, MinuteRuler was updated on October 24, 2026 and Convenience Hero on October 24, 2026.

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