Comparison

War vs ™ Minesweeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

War

Engage in strategic multiplayer board combat with two distinct game modes: Classic Game and Roman Empire. Play locally with friends on a single device or compete online against others worldwide. Enjoy fast-paced matches and a dynamic gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Classic and Roman Empire
  • Local multiplayer for up to 6 players
  • Online multiplayer with smart matching
  • Play against the computer
  • Add and challenge friends online
  • Ranking system
Features
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WAR, the most famous strategy board game from Grow, now is available in a cool brand new virtual version! There are two boards to play intense battles: Classic Game: Feel like a real general. Aim for your goal and carefully define your strategy. Attack at the right time, protect your borders and defend your territories. Dominate entire continents, invade and conquer opponent territories. But evaluate your movements carefully because, just like in great wars, poorly planned attacks can make great powers fall while the correct strategy can transform small armies into great empires! Roman Empire Game: With internal conflicts and increasing barbarian invasions, the time has come for the rise of the Caesars, the Roman Emperors. Be a true strategist in command of entire Roman Legions and conquer the greatest empire the world has ever seen. Gather your friends and play the digital version of this classic game, the app makes the game much faster and more dynamic, making the games last much shorter than in the board version. GAME MODES » LOCAL MODE: In this mode, you can play with up to 6 people (classic board) or 4 people (Roman Empire board) on the same device, as if it were a digital board. You can also play alone against the computer. There is no need to register for this mode. Play FREE and unlimited! » ONLINE MODE: Have fun playing WAR Online with 3 to 6 people. Now, you can play anytime and with people from anywhere. The "SmartMatching" intelligence system finds the ideal opponent for you, making your matches much more dynamic and challenging. Attention: for this game mode you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. » FRIENDS ROOM: Add and challenge your friends in online WAR matches. Play with up to 5 friends on any device. Attention: for this game mode you must be connected to the internet (wi-fi or cellphone network). " CHARACTERISTICS: • Two game modes: Local and Online • Real-time online multiplayer • Single player option (against the computer) • Ranking system • Play with your friends • Choose your GrowGames avatar _____________________________________________ This is an app that you can download and play for free. However, some in-game items (such as extra moves) require payment. This application may contain advertising messages from Grow or third parties. To play with other people, an internet connection is required. _____________________________________________  » Visit our official website at https://www.growgames.com.br » Follow Grow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/growjogos and get more information about our products and launches. » If you have questions or suggestions, be sure to share them with us! https://ajuda.growgames.com.br/ Powered by Black Willow

About

™ Minesweeper

Relive the classic Minesweeper puzzle game with a modern mobile adaptation. Enjoy authentic gameplay, customizable challenges, and helpful features like undo and hints. Compete globally and save your progress.

Highlights
  • Authentic classic gameplay
  • Diverse themes
  • Undo feature
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Customizable challenges
  • Zoom functionality
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Minesweeper: Classic Strategy, Modern Touch Experience the legendary Minesweeper game, now brilliantly adapted for your mobile device. Enjoy this free, classic puzzle anytime, anywhere, with a nostalgic feel and contemporary enhancements. Authentic Gameplay: True to the classic Minesweeper experience. Diverse Themes: Choose from various themes, including a tranquil flower field. Undo Feature: No more worries about accidental clicks. Multiple Difficulties: Levels ranging from Easy to Expert. Custom Challenges: Create your own games with more mines for added excitement. Zoom Functionality: Effortlessly navigate large minefields. Global Leaderboards: Compete with players around the world. Helpful Hints: Assistance when you need it. Advanced Options: Quick Flagging and optional question marks for strategic depth. Tablet Compatibility: Smooth gameplay on both phones and tablets. Game Sharing: Share your Minesweeper journey with friends. Save and Load: Pick up right where you left off with game-saving options. Step into the world of Minesweeper, where strategic minds meet classic fun. Detect the mines and revel in the game!

Screenshots

War4 screens
™ Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ™ Minesweeper at 4.5 against War's 3.5. ™ Minesweeper also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 16%) and ratings volume (745 vs 118). War's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. War sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ™ Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

™ Minesweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Minesweeper has 745 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of War's written reviews are positive against 45% of ™ Minesweeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

War ships an update every 3 weeks, ™ Minesweeper every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
War versus ™ Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWar™ Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (118 ratings)4.5 (745 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews45.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118745 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrowVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

War

All ratings118 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative77.3%

™ Minesweeper

All ratings745 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative42.5%

Bugs and requests

War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

™ Minesweeper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App pastes clipboard contents and sends to server
  • Game orientation displays upside down
  • Game becomes unresponsive after promotional pop-up appears
  • Automatic switching to different games during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Persistent zoom level settings between games
  • Modern UI/design upgrade from Windows 3.1 aesthetic
  • Ad-free experience for paid users
  • Larger default square sizes
  • Option to disable promotional pop-ups

In-app purchases

14 purchases

War

Subscriptions5
  • Assina já, Grow Games!$3.991 Month
  • Play Unlimited, monthly subs.$3.991 Month
  • Assine já, Grow Games!$8.993 Months
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  • Play Unlimited, with discount$29.991 Year
  • Assine já war.$32.991 Year
One-time9
  • Pacote de convites$0.99
  • Comprar 15 energias$0.99
  • Compre W$ 100 WAR Coins$0.99
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  • Completar Energia$1.99
  • Comprar 30 energias$1.99
  • Inscrição para o Torneio Atual$1.99
  • Compre W$ 500 WAR Coins$1.99
  • Comprar 50 energias$2.99
  • Remova todos os Anúncios$9.99
1 purchases

™ Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is War free?
War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ™ Minesweeper free?
™ Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, War or ™ Minesweeper?
™ Minesweeper is rated higher. War averages 3.5 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while ™ Minesweeper averages 4.5 from 745 ratings.
Do War or ™ Minesweeper have ads?
Neither War nor ™ Minesweeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, War or ™ Minesweeper?
War ships an update every 3 weeks, and ™ Minesweeper every 5 months. Most recently, War was updated on September 23, 2026 and ™ Minesweeper on September 21, 2026.

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