Minion Rush: Running game vs Royal Cooking

How do Minion Rush: Running game and Royal Cooking compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Minion Rush: Running game	Royal Cooking
Genre	Casual	Casual
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	hard
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	high
Typical session	short	medium
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings count	294,511	168,407
Reviews say	What players like Multiple unlockable Minion costumes provide progression Constantly updated with new events and challenges Fun and engaging for long-time players Common complaints Loading and download delays plague the app Ad closing button frequently malfunctions Removed features like bosses and events from original version	What players like Colorful graphics and charming visuals Fun and addicting early gameplay Strategic resource management with upgrades Common complaints Ads before each round and after every level; aggressive ad monetization Coin rewards insufficient to progress without paying; coin-gated progression Pay-to-win design forces purchases to advance past difficult levels

Minion Rush: Running game — A vibrant endless runner starring the Minions with costume unlocks, banana collection, and nonstop action. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure) Royal Cooking — A colorful cooking simulation where you prepare meals and upgrade your restaurant, but face mounting paywalls as you progress. (rated hard difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-08. Last updated 2026-08-08.