MinuteQuest vs HAMMER'S QUEST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MinuteQuest
Embark on a retro-styled adventure in a 2D world where every step is a choice between progress and peril. Battle enemies, conquer bosses, gain experience, and collect unique gear as you journey towards your objective. Perfect for those moments when you need to pass the time.
- Retro 2D graphics
- One-finger gameplay
- Enemy and boss battles
- Leveling and progression
- Equipment collection
- Time-killing gameplay
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"MinuteQuest" is a retro-styled, one-finger, time-killing RPG! A 2D field where the only choice is to advance or die! Kill fearsome enemies, crush immense bosses, level up, acquire riches, and collect ridiculous equipment whilst gradually advancing along the world towards your goal! If you've got a bit of pesky time to kill, why not try it out? Kill slime, kill time!
HAMMER'S QUEST
Embark on an action RPG adventure with a hammer-wielding warrior. Master one-tap controls for strategic combat, including repeat strikes, charged attacks, and guarding. Collect powerful hammers and face the Dark Lord.
- One-tap controls
- Repeat Strikes
- Charged Attack
- Guard ability
- Collect strongest hammers
- Adventure journey
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Simple-to-play action RPG - Hammer’s Quest is here! A Hammer warrior’s battle begins now..! A young man sets out on a journey, equipped with a Hammer. Can he defeat the Dark Lord? Repeat Strikes, Charged Attack, Guard... All in a simple ONE-TAP control! Enjoy a speedy, yet strategic battling fun! Get hold of the strongest Hammer, and set out on an adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinuteQuest at none against HAMMER'S QUEST's 4. MinuteQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. HAMMER'S QUEST sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MinuteQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MinuteQuest against 4.6 for HAMMER'S QUEST. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 134 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of MinuteQuest's written reviews are positive against 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's.
MinuteQuest ships an update monthly, HAMMER'S QUEST every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MinuteQuest | HAMMER'S QUEST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155 ratings) — better | 4.6 (134 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | 134 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mitsuhiro Okada | takuya ori |
Customer experience
MinuteQuest
HAMMER'S QUEST
User reviews
MinuteQuest
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⏱️ Perfect for short play sessions or extended gaming
- 🎨 Charming retro 8-bit pixel art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with minimal forced monetization
- 📱 Lightweight and doesn't require internet connection
Room to improve
- 📺 Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay at critical moments
- 🔊 Audio settings don't work properly (mute at 0 still plays sound)
- 🎵 Pauses music when game is active or buttons pressed
- 🔋 Causes significant phone overheating and battery drain
- 💰 'Pay Up' button encourages repetitive tapping for coins
HAMMER'S QUEST
From 134 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Classic retro feel
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good progression system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant crashing since iOS 18
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Paid app with banner ads
- 🐛 Short game length
Bugs and requests
MinuteQuest
Reported bugs
10 issues- Audio mute setting (0 volume) doesn't actually mute sound
- Ads trigger accidentally without user interaction
- Game crashes frequently on older devices (iPad Mini 3)
- Game crashes when leaving dungeons
- Constant crashes after reaching late-game milestones (23.5 km)
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- Music pauses when interacting with game buttons or changing rooms
- Poor optimization causing phone overheating
- Screen formatting issues on iPhone X and newer models
- Game doesn't properly support newer screen sizes
- Headphone mute button doesn't work with the game
Requested features
18 requests- Option to remove ads with a one-time purchase
- Cloud save functionality to preserve progress across devices
- Pet leveling system with progression tracking
- Experience bar and pet level display
- Multiplayer features (PvP or co-op via Bluetooth/WiFi)
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- New Game+ mode after completing the game
- Checkpoint system at regular intervals
- Ability to play personal music while gaming
- Better item upgrade system with more meaningful progression
- Guild system with rewards and leaderboards
- Day/night cycle based on real-time
- Story or plot elements
- Dungeon buildings with special rewards
- Faster health regeneration or upgradeable regen speed
- 'Pay All' button for collecting coins from the King
- Screen size optimization for modern devices
- Two-player mode
- Events and seasonal content updates
HAMMER'S QUEST
Reported bugs
5 issues- Constantly crashes since iOS 18 update
- Game crashes a few seconds in
- Double banner ads on a paid app
- Banner ad at the bottom and another above the character
- Birds that let you watch an ad almost always say Gold instead of life
Requested features
10 requests- Add ads back for bonuses
- Update game for ads to be playable
- Add English setting
- Make game in English
- Lower price for unlimited life or shorten wait time
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- Better way to get extra gold
- Sequel to iron out issues
- Developer comeback and work on game
- Add ads like Instagram
- Consider updating game for playable ads
In-app purchases
MinuteQuest
No in-app purchases
HAMMER'S QUEST
- DIA 5pcs$0.99
- DIA 17pcs$2.99
- DIA 30pcs$4.99
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- Unlimited LIFE & Ads Removal$6.99
Questions
Is MinuteQuest free?
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