# Red 1 vs Mini Storm

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Storm at 5.0 against Red 1's 3.7. Mini Storm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Red 1's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mini Storm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mini Storm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Red 1 ships an update every 2 weeks, Mini Storm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red 1 | Mini Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-1-knife-attack/id6800343640/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-storm/id6813079226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zain UI Abideen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735463401) | [Sagantay Khamzin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889833932) |

## What reviewers say

### Red 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-1-knife-attack/id6800343640)

Test your knife-throwing accuracy against waves of approaching enemies. Aim precisely and throw with skill to eliminate threats before they reach you and survive each level.

**Highlights:** Knife throwing mechanics, Precise aiming, Wave-based enemy survival, Accuracy-focused gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Mini Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-storm/id6813079226)

Engage in fast-paced 2D ninja combat across futuristic Japan. Master a unique movement system with aerial attacks and unlock new abilities to overcome cyber samurai, robotic enemies, and challenging traps. Enjoy quick mobile play sessions with bonus fruit-slicing stages.

**Highlights:** Fast 2D ninja action, Unique swipe-based movement, Aerial combat, Boss battles, Unlockable abilities, Fruit-slicing bonus stages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Special Offer #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack #2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red 1 free?

Red 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mini Storm free?

Mini Storm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red 1 or Mini Storm?

Mini Storm is rated higher. Red 1 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mini Storm averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Red 1 or Mini Storm have ads?

Red 1 shows ads; Mini Storm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red 1 or Mini Storm?

Red 1 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mini Storm every 5 days. Most recently, Red 1 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mini Storm on October 21, 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.*