Comparison

Mine Detector vs MineSweeper

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

Head to head
About

Mine Detector

Features
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Use your math and puzzle-solving skills to try and beat this classic mines game. Use the numbers to find out which square contains a mine - but don't guess wrong or it's game over. main feature: The interface is simple and easy for players of all ages to learn the game. Three difficulty levels are available for beginners and gamers alike. If you get stuck, you can click the hint button to ask for help, instead of risking another random guess.

About

MineSweeper

Experience the classic Minesweeper game without any interruptions. This version offers a clean interface and is completely free to play. Enjoy the strategic challenge on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • No advertisements
  • Clean interface
  • 3D Touch support
  • Free to play
Features
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MineSweeper without any ADVERTISEMENT. TIPS: Use 3D Touch for better experience. Twitter: @CallMeFlyKite Weibo: https://weibo.com/hiy0u

Screenshots

Mine Detector4 screens
MineSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MineSweeper at none against Mine Detector's shown. MineSweeper also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mine Detector ships an update every 10 months, MineSweeper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mine Detector versus MineSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMine DetectorMineSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亚州 王政 冯

In-app purchases

None

Mine Detector

No in-app purchases

None

MineSweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mine Detector free?
Mine Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MineSweeper free?
MineSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mine Detector or MineSweeper have ads?
Mine Detector shows ads; MineSweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Mine Detector or MineSweeper?
Mine Detector ships an update every 10 months, and MineSweeper every 2 months. Most recently, Mine Detector was updated on November 2, 2026 and MineSweeper on November 6, 2026.

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