# Minesweeper Buddy — No-Guess Boards, Daily Duels

> Minesweeper puzzle game with no-guess boards and daily challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Thunder Buddy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-buddy/id6814356503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thunder Buddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798351581)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-buddy/id6814356503/reviews.md

## What is Minesweeper Buddy?

Minesweeper Buddy is the classic game with one promise: you will never have to guess. Every board is checked by a solver before it reaches you, so every mine can be found by reasoning, and Bolty, your lightning-bolt buddy, reacts to every move.

NEVER A GUESS
• 5,000 boards, 1,000 at each of five sizes: 9×9 with 10 mines up to the classic 16×30 with 99.
• Each level is graded by the techniques it needs, from simple counting to 1-2-1 patterns and case analysis.
• Three lives: a wrong tap shows the mine and costs 30 seconds, and the game ends on the third.
• Stuck? A hint shows the next safe move and names the technique behind it.

A NEW BOARD EVERY DAY
• The Daily Challenge is the same board for everyone, everywhere, ramping up from Easy on Monday to Master on Sunday.
• Build a streak, and catch up on any day you missed from the calendar.
• See how today compares with your personal best, your usual time and your trend at every level.

PLAY WITH FRIENDS
• Buddy Duel: race a friend live on the identical board and watch their progress.
• Practice against Bolty Bot, even offline.
• Send a "beat my time" challenge over Messages: no account, the board travels in the link.
• Game Center leaderboards for every level, the daily and the week, plus 23 trophies.

MADE WITH CARE
• Tap to open, long-press to flag.
• Time Attack mode when you want a sprint, and 3BV stats for the purists.
• Board themes, dark mode, large text, VoiceOver and a full iPad layout.
• Free to play, with occasional ads that never interrupt a board. One purchase removes them for good — in this game, or in every Buddy game at once with the Thunder Buddy Pass.
• No account needed.

## Key features

- Solver-checked boards guarantee no guessing
- Daily Challenge with unique boards
- Buddy Duel for live multiplayer races
- Hint system with technique explanations
- Multiple board sizes and difficulty levels
- Offline play with Bolty Bot
- Customizable themes and accessibility options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thunder Buddy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Minesweeper Buddy

### Does Minesweeper Buddy have ads?

Yes, Minesweeper Buddy contains occasional advertisements. These ads are designed to not interrupt gameplay during a board. A one-time purchase is available to remove ads permanently.

### How does Minesweeper Buddy ensure no guessing?

Every board in Minesweeper Buddy is pre-checked by a solver. This means all mines can be located through logical deduction and pattern recognition, eliminating the need for random guesses.

### What is the Daily Challenge in Minesweeper Buddy?

The Daily Challenge provides the same board to all players worldwide each day. The difficulty ramps up from Monday to Sunday, allowing players to build streaks and compare their performance.

### Can I play Minesweeper Buddy offline?

Yes, you can practice against Bolty Bot even when you are offline. This allows for gameplay without an internet connection.

### How does Buddy Duel work in Minesweeper Buddy?

Buddy Duel allows you to race a friend live on an identical board. You can see your friend's progress as you both play simultaneously.

### What are the board sizes available in Minesweeper Buddy?

Minesweeper Buddy offers 5,000 boards across five sizes. These range from a 9x9 grid with 10 mines to a classic 16x30 grid with 99 mines.

### Is Minesweeper Buddy suitable for all ages?

Minesweeper Buddy has an age rating of 4+. The game's logic-based gameplay and classic puzzle format are generally accessible.

### How often is Minesweeper Buddy updated?

The latest version of Minesweeper Buddy is 1.0.2, which was last updated on October 3, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-03

A few improvements:

• Meet the rest of the family: now and then an ad break shows you another Thunder Buddy app, the whole Thunder Buddy family, or the offer to go ad-free, instead of someone else's ad. A "watch an ad" break still gives you your reward.
• After an ad closes, the game picks up exactly where you were.
• The "Ad" label is easier to read.

Thanks for playing! If you're enjoying it, a rating helps a lot.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-30

Fairer challenges, results and boards:

• Challenges are now strict by default: no hints and no Second Chance, just like a live duel. The rules are shown before you start.
• New "Friendly" challenges: when you send a challenge, switch on "Friendly: 3 hints each" and you both get exactly three hints. Friendly results are marked as such and stay out of personal bests and leaderboards.
• A Second Chance is help, so a board cleared with one no longer counts for leaderboards, personal bests or speed trophies. It still counts as a win and keeps your daily streak.
• Playing a board a second time is now a replay: it counts as a game played, and a won Daily replay still keeps your streak going, but it doesn't count for leaderboards or personal bests.
• A polished game-over screen.
• Every day on the Daily calendar, every level on the home screen and every tile on the Stats tab can now be reached with VoiceOver.
• Wording now says "board" and "cleared" throughout, and a few small text fixes.

Thanks for playing! If you enjoy Minesweeper Buddy, a rating helps a lot.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Thunder Buddy: https://appshunter.io/developer/6798351581

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