# MinuteRuler vs Convenience Hero

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MinuteRuler | Convenience Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minuteruler/id6744860447/reviews)** | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convenience-hero/id6749440177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589) | [Kenjirou Uesaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206271174) |

## What reviewers say

### MinuteRuler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minuteruler/id6744860447)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Convenience Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convenience-hero/id6749440177)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $1.49 | one-time |
| Ad Skip Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Sale Item Drop Tripled | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sales Amount Tripled | $4.99 | one-time |
| Staff Assist | $4.99 | one-time |
| Customer Assist | $4.99 | one-time |
| Idle Time Tripled | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Diamonds +100 Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*