Comparison

Miniotaur vs Cleave

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

Head to head
About

Miniotaur

Features
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Miniotaur lets you create, share, and escape mazes in a fun and accessible way. Build your own maze with simple touch gestures, then invite friends and family to try escaping. Every attempt records both time and steps, so you can compare results and see who finds the smartest route. Miniotaur is designed for quick play sessions but with plenty of depth for those who love experimenting and improving. It’s easy enough for kids and engaging enough for adults, making it perfect for families, friends, or anyone who enjoys puzzles. Features: • Create your own mazes with simple touch tools • Share mazes instantly with friends and family • Escape mazes while tracking time and steps • Built-in color-blind support for clearer visibility Made by a father and his 7-year-old son, Miniotaur brings creativity, challenge, and family fun together in one app.

About

Cleave

Features
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One shape. One perfect cut. Can you hit the ratio? Cleave is a precision slicing puzzle built around a single satisfying gesture: drag, aim, and release to split a shape into the exact ratio the game asks for. Hit 59/41. Hit 70/30. The closer your cut lands, the higher your grade — and only the sharpest cuts earn the S. Simple to learn. Ruthless to master. DAILY CUT A fresh, hand-tuned puzzle every single day. Solve it, protect your streak, and climb the world ranking. FREEPLAY — INFINITE Endless, ever-changing shapes. Chain clean cuts, push your average, and beat your personal best. How long can you last? A GRADE ON EVERY CUT Instant precision scoring from F to S. Watch your accuracy, read the split, and learn to see the perfect line through any shape. WHY YOU'LL KEEP CUTTING • One-swipe controls anyone can pick up in seconds • Calm, minimal design — zero clutter, all focus • Quick rounds that fit a coffee break, or a long session • Daily streaks and endless runs that always pull you back • Crisp haptics and sound on every cut • Plays fully offline, anywhere MAKE THE CUT YOURS Earn Slivers as you play and restyle your cut with premium skins — change the cut line, the separation effect, and the sound. The cut is the product. Own it. NO PRESSURE, JUST PRECISION No panic timers. No pay-to-win. Just you, a shape, and the perfect line through it. Think you can hit the ratio? Download Cleave and find out. Cleave is free to play with ads. Remove ads anytime with a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Miniotaur4 screens
Cleave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Miniotaur at none against Cleave's shown. Cleave's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Miniotaur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cleave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miniotaur ships an update weekly, Cleave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Miniotaur versus Cleave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniotaurCleave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorten GregersenYoussef Chajia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Miniotaur

One-time2
  • Pro$4.99
  • Miniotaur Pro (generous)$9.99
1 purchases

Cleave

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Miniotaur free?
Miniotaur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cleave free?
Cleave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Miniotaur or Cleave have ads?
Cleave shows ads; Miniotaur does not.
Which is updated more often, Miniotaur or Cleave?
Miniotaur ships an update weekly, and Cleave every 4 days. Most recently, Miniotaur was updated on September 10, 2026 and Cleave on September 9, 2026.

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