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Clumsy Ninja vs Minion Rush

Clumsy Ninja 4.8★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65
Winner Clumsy Ninja
Minion Rush 4.6★ · Free + IAP 50

Clumsy Ninja is the better choice for those seeking a charming, interactive pet-like experience with fewer ads, despite its significant save data issues, while Minion Rush offers a more traditional endless runner with frequent updates but suffers from an overwhelming number of ads and a perceived decline in quality from its older versions.

Full reviews: Clumsy Ninja · Minion Rush

Clumsy Ninja provides a unique, interactive experience focused on training a character, often praised for its nostalgic value and engaging gameplay, though it's plagued by critical issues with lost progress and lack of updates. Minion Rush, an endless runner, is celebrated for its fun gameplay and character variety but is heavily criticized for excessive ads, frequent game-breaking bugs, and a perceived downgrade from its original version.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Clumsy NinjaR2R3R6R14
Clumsy Ninja Clumsy Ninja is loved for its interactive training and the charm of its main character, with many users expressing nostalgia for its unique gameplay R2R14. However, some find the game repetitive and wish for more activities or mini-games R6. A recurring complaint is the annoying squirrel character that consumes in-game currency R3.
Minion Rush Minion Rush, an endless runner, is enjoyed for its core gameplay and the variety of Minion skins . However, many long-time players lament the removal of old features like bosses and skin power-ups, feeling the game has become less unique and more like 'Subway Surfers' . There are also complaints about the game forcing missions that limit run times .
Reliability & Performance tieR1R7R10R18
Clumsy Ninja Clumsy Ninja suffers from severe reliability issues, with numerous reports of lost progress, deleted save data, and in-app purchases disappearing R1R7R10R18. The app also frequently crashes or fails to launch, making it unplayable for some R7. There are also mentions of poor optimization for newer phones, leading to display issues R27R33.
Minion Rush Minion Rush also has significant reliability problems. Users report ads getting stuck and causing loss of progress R67. The game is frequently criticized for long loading times and failing to load or update . Some players have experienced lost tokens, puzzle pieces, and level advances after updates R67.
Price & Value (Free + IAP) edge: Clumsy NinjaR10R19R21R24
Clumsy Ninja Clumsy Ninja is a free game with in-app purchases for gems, coins, and costumes R10R19R21. Many users express frustration when their purchased items are lost due to data resets R10R19. Some find it difficult to earn enough in-game currency to repair items or progress without paying R24.
Minion Rush Minion Rush is also free with in-app purchases. However, the value is severely undermined by an overwhelming number of ads, which appear after every run, every action, and even when navigating menus R64R72. Users also complain about too many currencies and expensive prizes, making grinding feel unrewarding .
User Experience & Satisfaction edge: Clumsy NinjaR2R9R13R14
Clumsy Ninja Many users have a strong nostalgic connection to Clumsy Ninja, remembering it fondly from their childhood R2. Despite its flaws, many find it entertaining and a good time-waster R14. However, the constant requests for reviews are a significant annoyance R9R13.
Minion Rush Minion Rush also evokes nostalgia for many long-time players . However, recent updates have led to widespread disappointment, with many preferring the 'old version' and feeling that the game has declined significantly R67. The excessive ads are a major detractor from the overall experience R64R72.
Pick Clumsy Ninja if

You enjoy interactive, pet-like simulation games and are willing to risk potential data loss for a nostalgic and charming experience R2. You prefer a game with fewer ads and a unique premise, even if it has limited content and some performance issues on newer devices R6R27R33.

Pick Minion Rush if

You are a fan of endless runner games and the Minions franchise, and you value a game with frequent updates and character variety . You are tolerant of a high volume of ads and potential gameplay changes that might deviate from older versions R64.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both suffer from significant technical issues and user dissatisfaction with recent changes or lack of updates. Clumsy Ninja's negative reviews heavily focus on lost progress and crashes, while Minion Rush's negative reviews are dominated by complaints about excessive ads and the perceived decline in quality from its older versions.

Frequently asked

Do Clumsy Ninja and Minion Rush have save data issues?
Yes, both Clumsy Ninja and Minion Rush have significant save data issues, with Clumsy Ninja users frequently reporting lost progress, deleted saves, and disappearance of in-app purchases R1R7R10R19, while Minion Rush players have experienced lost tokens, puzzle pieces, and level advances after updates R67.
Which game has more ads, Clumsy Ninja or Minion Rush?
Minion Rush has significantly more ads, with users reporting ads after every run, every action, and even when navigating menus, making the game frustrating to play R64R72, whereas Clumsy Ninja's ad complaints are primarily about persistent review requests rather than frequent interstitial ads R9R13.
Are there any issues with recent updates for either game?
Yes, both games have issues with updates, though of different types; Minion Rush users frequently express disappointment with recent overhauls, stating that the game has lost its original charm and features R67, while Clumsy Ninja players desire updates for better optimization on newer phones and more content, as the game feels outdated R6R27R33.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Clumsy Ninja 5/5 · US My Childhood: This is my Childhood game right there I remember saving Kira a lot and funny memories pla update it even more
  2. [R3] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · US Idk: I used to play this game a lot when I was younger, and I enjoyed it, I had replayed it in like 2023 but deleted it for storage space cuz I had an iPhone 6 at the time but I had redownloaded it on my iPhone 15 and god help us all, I forgot how annoying that squirrel was, 90% of my coins are going into balloons to lift the squirrel up and out of the way while I train because of how annoying it
  3. [R6] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · US My review: I like this program a lot, it’s fun and stuff, but I wish they had more things to do, like maybe games that you get to play if you move up a level, 3 stars
  4. [R14] Clumsy Ninja 5/5 · US Very Fun!: Ive had it before and its so entertaining and fun!
  5. [R1] Clumsy Ninja 1/5 · US Lost days of progress: Don’t install and play this game if you don’t want to lose your save.
  6. [R7] Clumsy Ninja 1/5 · US Disappointed: I had to restart from the beginning and now the app won’t open after I made it to level 25. I love this game. Glad I didn’t make purchases, as I came close to doing so. Please fix ! This is a fave.
  7. [R10] Clumsy Ninja 1/5 · US Disappointment: I loved playing the game. I had gotten to level 25, and even spend 5 dollars for extra gems and costumes. However. The game wouldn’t launch, had to delete and reinstall. Now, since Clumsy Ninja doesn’t support any type of save or help keep track of your save. Everything’s gone. Progress, coins, gems. So thanks.
  8. [R18] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · GB Dudeeee: The game forgot about alll my saved things😭😭
  9. [R19] Clumsy Ninja 2/5 · US Review for this game: This game is fun but I have a problem with it. I’ve spent money on this game for outfits, coins and other things but I have lost all of it and started over losing everything I paid for and everything I’ve earned. It would be better if I were able to keep all of the things I had.
  10. [R21] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · GB could of gave it a 5 star: good but it wanted me to pay for something and i had to delete the app now🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡😡
  11. [R24] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · GB It’s good but there is one thing that could make it a five star…: So I’ve downloaded this game it’s really good the ninja is really clumsy every thing is good but whenever I do training with the ninja I only get rewarded coins and diamonds you get rewarded very rarely like if I Level up but they only give 1 diamonds and it’s like if tou were at level 7 and got up to 8 you would get any diamonds or
  12. [R9] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · US stop asking please: its fun but you gotta stop pestering me to review it
  13. [R13] Clumsy Ninja 1/5 · US Review: Asked every 30 seconds for a review
  14. [R64] Minion Rush 1/5 · US I do not like it at all: When I first got it, I was like oh my God there was so many ads and then when I got this new update it was really fun but as it just cause you hit something you die and then you have to like start the course all over I kinda like it when I first got it but there’s so many ads. My brother likes it, but I don’t. He plays it all the time he’s on my iPad, if you have this game
  15. [R72] Minion Rush 3/5 · US It’s a very bad experience I’ve never had: The ads are toooooo much!!
  16. [R27] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · GB Fun: Great game and fun, no optimisation for new phones. Hardly covers my whole screen. No in game settings.
  17. [R33] Clumsy Ninja 3/5 · GB UPDATE PLEASE: I used to love this game, sad that I can not restore my old game but oh welll just would love an updated version for newer phones, abit more high tech along with other games. It’s a bit 2015 right now need that 2024 feel!
  18. [R67] Minion Rush 1/5 · US Longtime player VERY disappointed!: I’ve played for YEARS and have gone throughout about 4 complete game overhauls. Every update for the last 6 months or so has been garbage. I’ve lost tokens, puzzle pieces, airplanes, level advances, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. I’ve gone into support chat and begged for fixes to ads crashing game with no saved progress, but I don’t even have to be in a room playing to b

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store