# MinuteQuest vs HAMMER'S QUEST

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MinuteQuest | HAMMER'S QUEST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530/reviews)** | [4.6 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589) | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) |

## What reviewers say

### MinuteQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530)

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.

**Highlights:** Retro 2D graphics, One-finger gameplay, Enemy and boss battles, Leveling and progression, Equipment collection, Time-killing gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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)


### HAMMER'S QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950)

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.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Repeat Strikes, Charged Attack, Guard ability, Collect strongest hammers, Adventure journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIA 5pcs | $0.99 | one-time |
| DIA 17pcs | $2.99 | one-time |
| DIA 30pcs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited LIFE & Ads Removal | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Classic retro feel
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing since iOS 18
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Paid app with banner ads
- 🐛 Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MinuteQuest free?

MinuteQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

HAMMER'S QUEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MinuteQuest or HAMMER'S QUEST?

MinuteQuest is rated higher. MinuteQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.6 from 134 ratings.

### Do MinuteQuest or HAMMER'S QUEST have ads?

HAMMER'S QUEST shows ads; MinuteQuest does not.

### Which is updated more often, MinuteQuest or HAMMER'S QUEST?

MinuteQuest ships an update monthly, and HAMMER'S QUEST every 3 months. Most recently, MinuteQuest was updated on October 8, 2026 and HAMMER'S QUEST on October 13, 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.*