# Syobon Action vs Mine Runner K

The clearest difference is rating: Mine Runner K at 5.0 against Syobon Action's 4.1. Mine Runner K also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Syobon Action's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mine Runner K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syobon Action has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Syobon Action's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mine Runner K's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Syobon Action ships an update every 3 months, Mine Runner K every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Syobon Action | Mine Runner K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syobon-action/id894330337/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-runner-k/id1001067717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gorka Ramirez Olabarrieta](https://appshunter.io/developer/894330340) | [Isaac Gallarzagoitia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000704000) |

## What reviewers say

### Syobon Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syobon-action/id894330337)

Embark on a challenging platformer adventure where you play as a brave cat-emoticon to rescue a sacred artifact. Navigate a world filled with cunning traps and unexpected obstacles, requiring skill and logical thinking to overcome. Save the 2ch world from an evil chicken's manipulation.

**Highlights:** Jump and run gameplay, Challenging traps and obstacles, Multiple lives system, Trial-and-error puzzle solving, Parody of classic platformers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🚀 Nostalgic and familiar gameplay
- 😊 Addictive and rage-inducing
- 🤩 Unique troll/parody elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 😡 Unfair and full of trolls
- 🤢 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible to complete certain levels
- Checkpoint resets and softlocks
- Enemies and obstacles behaving unexpectedly
- Controls not registering inputs properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Easier difficulty options
- Level editor or creator
- Bug fixes and stability improvements


### Mine Runner K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-runner-k/id1001067717)

Navigate challenging levels, collect gold, and outsmart enemies by creating paths and using helpful items. Design your own levels with a powerful editor for endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect gold, Avoid enemies, Create holes in the ground, Use bombs and other objects, 90 challenging levels, Level editor for custom levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Syobon Action free?

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

### Is Mine Runner K free?

Mine Runner K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Syobon Action or Mine Runner K?

Mine Runner K is rated higher. Syobon Action averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mine Runner K averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Syobon Action or Mine Runner K have ads?

Syobon Action shows ads; Mine Runner K does not.

### Which is updated more often, Syobon Action or Mine Runner K?

Syobon Action ships an update every 3 months, and Mine Runner K every 10 months. Most recently, Syobon Action was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mine Runner K on November 1, 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.*