# Minimal Minesweeper — Retro logic puzzle, offline

> Minimalist Minesweeper puzzle game with optimized touch controls and multiple difficulties. (iPhone/iPad app by Illumineering.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-minesweeper/id1029488767 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Illumineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700855646)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2015-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-minesweeper/id1029488767/reviews.md

## What is Minimal Minesweeper?

Minesweeper the way it should feel on iPhone and iPad: clean, fast, and honest. No tracking, no account, no internet required — just you, the grid, and the numbers.

Minimal Minesweeper strips the classic logic puzzle down to its essentials. A flat, minimal board that looks great in light and dark mode, smooth animations, and controls built for touch: tap to reveal, long-press to plant a flag — with haptic feedback that makes every move feel just right.

YOUR FIRST TAP IS ALWAYS SAFE
Mines are placed after your first move, never under it. On dense boards the corners stay clear too, so every game starts fair.

FOUR DIFFICULTIES, PLUS YOUR OWN
Learn the ropes on Easy, find your rhythm on Medium, then push yourself on Hard and Insane. Want more? Build a custom board: pick the size, set the mine density, and make the game exactly as hard as you like.

COMPETE AND PROGRESS
- Game Center leaderboards for every difficulty — race the clock against the world
- Achievements to unlock
- Detailed statistics: games played, won, and lost, with your win rate per difficulty

AT HOME ON EVERY DEVICE
- Layouts tailored to iPhone and iPad
- Split View and multiple windows on iPad — play two boards side by side
- Fully playable offline, anywhere
- Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Indonesian

FAIR PRICING
Easy and Medium are free. A single one-time purchase unlocks Hard, Insane, and custom boards forever — no subscription.

The only advertising is one card on the game-over screen, showing an app from a fellow independent developer. Nothing collected there is linked to you or follows you across other apps — and the unlock takes it away, unless you choose to turn it back on in Settings.

The classic you know, with none of the clutter. Happy sweeping!

## Key features

- Optimized touch gameplay
- Long press to mark mines
- Flat design with animations
- 4 difficulty levels
- Haptic feedback
- Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-minesweeper/id1029488767/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Non merci

*2026-04-01, version 2025.2*

Obliger de payer pour accéder aux tableaux difficiles. Ont marche sur la tête

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2025-02-16, version 2024.6*

Interface simple et minimaliste, compatible avec les succès du Game Center. La meilleure appli du genre sur l’app store.

### 5/5 — Nice game, but just one thing..

*2024-01-16*

Simple and fun but I think it needs sounds when ever you click a tile, a button, or a mine. An option in the settings menu to toggle sound on or off would be needed too.

### 5/5 — Super application

*2023-09-10, version 2023.11*

l’interface épurée est très ergonomique. 

Je jouais à ce jeu il y a des années, il est toujours aussi addictif, contente de le retrouver et cette fois au niveau « difficile » 🙂

### 4/5 — IAP is not working

*2022-12-02*

IAP shows 0.00 but in the app it’s showing $2.99
Game is good…

**Developer response:** Hi!
Sorry you had to encounter this labelling issue. 
The free price was indeed a bug and I'm sorry about it.
I've checked yet, and this should not occurs again.

I hope you'll continue enjoying Minesweeper!

## Frequently asked questions about Minimal Minesweeper

### What devices is Minimal Minesweeper available on?

Minimal Minesweeper is fully optimized for iPhone and iPad devices, supporting split view multitasking on iPad.

### How do I mark mines in Minimal Minesweeper?

You can mark mines by using a long press gesture on the screen, which is optimized for touch environments.

### What difficulty levels does Minimal Minesweeper offer?

Minimal Minesweeper features four distinct difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Insane, catering to a range of player skills.

### Does Minimal Minesweeper have leaderboards?

Yes, Minimal Minesweeper integrates with Game Center, allowing players to compete on leaderboards and track achievements.

### Is Minimal Minesweeper available in multiple languages?

The game is fully translated and available in English, French, and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience.

### What is the age rating for Minimal Minesweeper?

Minimal Minesweeper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a young audience and families.

### How often is Minimal Minesweeper updated?

The latest version, 2025.2, was released on March 26, 2025, indicating active development and updates.

### Does Minimal Minesweeper have ads?

No, Minimal Minesweeper does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2 — 2026-08-19

- Now available in Dutch, European Portuguese, Arabic, and Vietnamese
- Discover apps from fellow independent developers on the game-over screen
- Unlocked the game? They're off for you — turn them on in Settings to keep discovering indie apps

### 2026.1 — 2026-08-10

- Play in multiple windows on iPad
- Now available in German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Indonesian
- Fixed premium difficulties briefly showing as locked at launch

### 2025.2 — 2025-03-26

- Behavior and bug fixes

### 2025.1 — 2025-02-25

- Behavior and bug fixes

### 2024.6 — 2024-12-08

- Behavior and bug fixes

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