Comparison

Minitris vs Hulse

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

Head to head
About

Minitris

Features
Read full description

Rediscover the timeless puzzle classic that took the world by storm! Minitris is a minimalist falling-block puzzle with a vibrant twist. Designed for players of all ages—from toddlers to puzzle masters—Minitris strips away the complexity of traditional block games to focus on pure, addictive strategy. Every block is a simple square, but the challenge lies in the color. Your mission? Match three or more blocks of the same color—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—to clear the board and keep the game alive. Why you’ll love Minitris: Play in Seconds: With ultra-simple tap or swipe controls, you’ll be playing (and winning!) in no time. Stress-Free Strategy: No complex shapes to rotate. Just pure color-matching fun. Chasing the High Score: Earn big points with combo clears and multi-set matches. The faster you play, the more you earn! A Piece of Gaming History: Originally born on DOS in 1989, Minitris has been refined over decades to provide the perfect casual experience. The Legacy Continues First released in 1989 and later a Windows favorite, Minitris reached 50 countries in its first 50 days. Decades later, the goal remains the same: a game simple enough for a child, yet deep enough for an adult.

About

Hulse

Features
Read full description

Hulse is a one-tap reflex game distilled to its purest form. A needle sweeps a bright dial. A green arc waits somewhere on the track. Tap the instant the needle's tip crosses it — a tight, dead-center tap scores PERFECT; a mistime, or letting the needle sweep past, ends the run. One tap is the whole game. Mastering it is not. • Chain hits to build a combo and multiply your score. • Fill the meter with perfects to ignite FEVER — the dial turns gold and points double. • Past a certain score, a hit can reverse the sweep direction and test your reflexes the other way. • Milestone shockwaves, a bullet-time dip on every PERFECT, and a fully synthesized sound layer — every blip generated live. Optional background music, off by default. • Four unlockable needle themes, three difficulty modes, a daily challenge with a rotating twist, and a lifetime stats screen. • Climb a worldwide leaderboard through Game Center — all-time and weekly. Optional; the whole game still plays offline. • No timers. No app account, no sign-up. Play free, forever — every run, unlimited. • The only ad is one you choose: end a great run and you can watch a short clip to revive and keep going. Never forced, never between rounds, no banners. Your best score lives on your device. Pick it up for ten seconds or ten minutes.

Screenshots

Minitris4 screens
Hulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minitris at none against Hulse's 1. Minitris also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minitris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Minitris versus Hulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinitrisHulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal UrsinyAytac YILMAZ

In-app purchases

None

Minitris

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hulse

One-time1
  • Support Hulse$4.99

Questions

Is Minitris free?
Minitris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hulse free?
Hulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minitris or Hulse have ads?
Hulse shows ads; Minitris does not.
Which is updated more often, Minitris or Hulse?
Minitris ships an update weekly, and Hulse weekly. Most recently, Minitris was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hulse on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons