Basic MineSweeper vs Mine Seeker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic MineSweeper
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"Mine sweeper" is a game that you find sprinkled mines using the numbers of hints. * Mines are randomly filled under the ground. * When you touch the block with no mines, you can know the number of filled mines in near 8 blocks. * When you open all the blocks with no mines, game is cleared!
Mine Seeker
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Rediscover the legendary puzzle game that defined a generation. Minesweeper is back — smarter, sleeker, and more addictive than ever! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned strategist, this modern take on the timeless classic is the perfect way to challenge your logic and focus. How to Play: Tap squares to reveal numbers Use logic to avoid hidden mines Flag the mines, clear the board, and win! Each number shows how many mines are touching that square — it's up to you to figure out where they are. One mistake, and boom! 4 Different Game Modes * Daily Challenge * 50 Levels * Create your own custom game * Classic Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Basic MineSweeper at none against Mine Seeker's shown. Basic MineSweeper also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Mine Seeker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basic MineSweeper ships an update every 43 months, Mine Seeker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic MineSweeper | Mine Seeker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUCKYGAMES CO., LTD. | Travel Bug Games |
In-app purchases
Basic MineSweeper
No in-app purchases
Mine Seeker
No in-app purchases
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