Comparison

™ Minesweeper vs MineLegend

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

Head to head
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!

About

MineLegend

Features
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Remember that little game hiding in the corner of every Windows desktop? It's back — and better than ever. MineLegend is a faithful recreation of the classic Minesweeper experience, rebuilt from the ground up for modern iOS with buttery-smooth touch controls. [ THREE DIFFICULTIES. ONE OBSESSION. ] • Beginner – 9×9 grid, 10 mines. Learn the ropes. • Intermediate – 16×16 grid, 40 mines. Raise the stakes. • Expert – 16×30 grid, 99 mines. True mastery only. • Custom – Set your own grid size and mine count. [ WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ] -Pixel-perfect classic look that hits you right in the nostalgia - First tap is always safe — no cheap deaths on move one - Long-press to plant flags, mark suspects, stay in control - Personal best times tracked per difficulty - Zero ads. Zero distractions. Pure focus. - Landscape & portrait supported [ A GAME FOR EVERYONE ] Casual players love a quick Beginner round on the commute. Hardcore fans chase sub-100s Expert clears for bragging rights. One tap starts a new game. One wrong tap ends it. That's the beauty of Minesweeper — simple to learn, impossible to master. Your best time is waiting to be broken.

Screenshots

™ Minesweeper4 screens
MineLegend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ™ Minesweeper at Free against MineLegend's $5.99. ™ Minesweeper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MineLegend's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

™ Minesweeper is free to download; MineLegend costs $5.99 up front. ™ Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MineLegend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
™ Minesweeper versus MineLegend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter™ MinesweeperMineLegend
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.5 (753 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings753 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVM Mobile Team化工 刘

Bugs and 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

MineLegend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

™ Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

MineLegend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ™ Minesweeper free?
™ Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MineLegend free?
MineLegend costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ™ Minesweeper or MineLegend have ads?
Neither ™ Minesweeper nor MineLegend shows ads.

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