MinuteRuler vs Hack&Slash Frontier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pixel monster breeding
- Monster battles
- Demon King army building
- Idle game progression
- Unlock new eggs and floors
- Fast-forward feature
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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?
Hack&Slash Frontier
Experience the thrill of hack-and-slash combat in an idle RPG. Automatically battle monsters, gather loot, and level up your character to discover powerful gear and unique skill combinations. Perfect for both casual and hardcore players seeking efficient progression and deep customization.
- Automatic idle looting and farming
- Massive gear collection with randomized options
- Diverse jobs and skill sets
- Unique power-rewarding efficiency system
- Deep gear customization for 'God-Tier Equipment'
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Get the Thrill of Authentic Hack-and-Slash, Right in an Idle Game! Hack&Slash Frontier is an Idle RPG that perfectly balances ultimate efficiency with endless replayability and depth. ■ Idle Looting! Zero Time Wasted Battles with monsters, gathering materials, and farming gold—it's all fully automatic. When you check back, a mountain of dropped items and a powered-up character will be waiting for you. Get stronger at your own pace, whether you're commuting or on a short break. ■ The True Joy of Hack-and-Slash to Ignite Your Adventurer's Spirit It's more than just sitting back! The true essence of this game lies in sifting through the gathered gear to discover that single, almighty "God-Tier Equipment." - Massive Gear Collection with randomized options. - The faster you defeat enemies, the higher your idle efficiency! A unique system rewarding power. - Diverse Jobs and Skill Sets: Master and level up many different jobs to create unique skill combinations. Recommended for both casual players looking to kill time and hardcore players who crave a deep grind. Your "Ultimate Power" still lies dormant in the Frontier!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MinuteRuler at 4.7 against Hack&Slash Frontier's 4.2. MinuteRuler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Hack&Slash Frontier sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MinuteRuler asks for nothing beyond the download.
MinuteRuler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MinuteRuler's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hack&Slash Frontier's.
MinuteRuler ships an update daily, Hack&Slash Frontier weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MinuteRuler | Hack&Slash Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better | 4.2 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 72.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mitsuhiro Okada | Isao Nakamura |
Customer experience
MinuteRuler
Hack&Slash Frontier
In-app purchases
MinuteRuler
No in-app purchases
Hack&Slash Frontier
- 1 orb$1.99
- 5orb$5.99
- 15orb$19.99
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- 50orb$59.99
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