Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper

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

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About

Minesweeper

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Minesweeper is classic strategy board game. Guess where mines are hidden and flag all of them. Goal of this game is to clear minefield without detonating a mine. Minefield consist of 100 tiles (10 rows * 10 columns), at start of game 10 tiles are randomly selected as mines. Tapping on one tile clears all nearby empty tiles and shows numbers on tiles that are near mines. Each number shows how many mines are there on 8 nearby fields. Player should mark all 10 mines in order to win a game, if player taps on mine game is lost. Player can choose between clear option and bomb option to clear tile or to mark it as bomb (mine). Minesweeper features:
- fun, well known gameplay logic
- options to clear tile or mark it as bomb. Download it for free today and join the fun!

About

Minesweeper

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Classic Minesweeper, upgraded. Smarter, fairer, and smoother to play. This is the Minesweeper you know, reimagined as a more modern and user-friendly experience. Tap to reveal, long-press to flag, and enjoy smooth zooming, panning, and view lock so even large boards stay easy to control. Every win is rewarded with fireworks, star ratings, and new-record highlights, making every challenge feel more satisfying. Key Features Fairer starts: your first tap is always safe, with a surrounding safe area No-guess mode: generate boards that can be solved purely by logic, reducing luck-based outcomes Auto-flagging: automatically place flags on cells that are certainly mines for faster gameplay Chording: when the number of flags matches the number on a revealed cell, reveal surrounding safe cells in one move Large boards made easy: supports zooming, panning, and view lock Satisfying victory feedback: fireworks, star ratings, and record highlights Difficulties & Challenges Beginner: 9×9, 10 mines, easy to get started Intermediate: 16×16, 40 mines, a solid step up Expert: 30×16 / 16×30, 99 mines, for hardcore players Daily Challenge: one fixed board every day to keep sharpening your logic and speed Progressive unlocks: unlock higher difficulties and advanced features through wins and progression Stats & Competition Detailed stats: games played, wins, win rate, best/average time, current/longest win streak Record tracking: instant alerts when you set a new personal best Game Center: compete on leaderboards and unlock achievements with players worldwide Appearance & Personalization Dark Mode: easier on the eyes at night and more immersive Custom theme colors: create your own Minesweeper style Star progression system: unlock more personalization options as you play How to Play Tap to reveal: numbers show how many mines are in the surrounding 8 cells Long-press to flag: mark suspected mines for safer clearing Chord to advance: clear faster once the conditions are met Auto-expand 0 areas: large blank areas open instantly for smoother gameplay Perfect for you if you are A puzzle player who enjoys logic and strategic decision-making A competitive player who loves beating records and climbing leaderboards A casual player who wants a quick game in spare moments Please Note Some advanced features may require unlocking or purchase, such as auto-flagging and no-guess mode Game Center login is required for leaderboards and achievements Start your Minesweeper journey now: With fairer puzzles, smoother controls, and clearer progression feedback, keep pushing toward your best performance.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper at none against Minesweeper's 5. Minesweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minesweeper sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRamalingam SivaramakrishnanLanner

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time5
  • Auto-Flag Unlock$0.99
  • 10 Stars$0.99
  • 30 Stars$1.99
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  • No-Guess Mode$2.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Minesweeper does not.

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