Comparison

Basic MineSweeper vs Chainlink Puzzle

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

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About

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!

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Chainlink Puzzle

Features
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Chainlink is a unique logic puzzle game that challenges your reasoning and pattern recognition skills. Solve over 4200 carefully designed puzzles, from beginner-friendly 4x4 grids to challenging 9x9 boards, plus special bonus levels for experienced players. Every puzzle has exactly one valid solution and can be solved using pure logic. Objective Fill the grid with numbers so that all rules are satisfied: • Each row contains every number exactly once. • Each column contains every number exactly once. • Each chain contains every number exactly once. Some numbers are already given. Use logic to complete the grid. Grid and Numbers • Board sizes range from 4x4 to 9x9. • In an N x N grid, you use the numbers 1 to N. • The position of numbers is not ordered - only the rules matter. Rows and Columns • Every row must contain all numbers from 1 to N. • Every column must contain all numbers from 1 to N. Chains • The grid is divided into chains - groups of connected cells. • Each chain contains exactly N cells. • In each chain, all numbers from 1 to N must appear once. • Chains can have any shape, as long as cells touch by edges. Given Numbers • Some cells are prefilled and cannot be changed. • These numbers serve as clues to help you solve the puzzle. Progress Start with smaller boards like 4x4 to learn the rules and patterns. As you advance, move on to 5x5, 6x6, and larger grids for a greater challenge. Features • 4200+ logic puzzles • Grid sizes from 4x4 to 9x9 • Bonus levels for advanced players • Day and night mode • Cell notes for tracking possibilities • Hints when you are stuck • Undo moves at any time • Highlighting of errors Train your logic, enjoy the chains, and have fun solving every puzzle in Chainlink.

Screenshots

Basic MineSweeper4 screens
Chainlink Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic MineSweeper at none against Chainlink Puzzle's shown. Basic MineSweeper also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Chainlink Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic MineSweeper ships an update every 43 months, Chainlink Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Basic MineSweeper versus Chainlink Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic MineSweeperChainlink Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Aliaksandr Uvarau

In-app purchases

None

Basic MineSweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Chainlink Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic MineSweeper free?
Basic MineSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chainlink Puzzle free?
Chainlink Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic MineSweeper or Chainlink Puzzle have ads?
Chainlink Puzzle shows ads; Basic MineSweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic MineSweeper or Chainlink Puzzle?
Basic MineSweeper ships an update every 43 months, and Chainlink Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Basic MineSweeper was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chainlink Puzzle on October 20, 2026.

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