Minesweeper vs BlinklyGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minesweeper
A classic logic puzzle game where players use numbers on revealed squares to deduce the location of hidden mines. Avoid uncovering a mine to win. Features multiple visual themes for an enhanced experience.
- Logic-based mine detection
- Numbered clues
- Classic gameplay
- Multiple themes (Classic, Light, Dark)
- Intuitive marking system
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Enjoy the classic look and feel of the game as you try to mark the mines without uncovering one. You use the numbers of a revealed square to tell you how many mines are next to that square. Using logic, you figure out where the mines are and mark them. Watch out! If you make a mistake, a mine will explode! There are three themes available: Classic, Light and Dark.
BlinklyGrid
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BlinklyGrid is a minimalist logic puzzle game built to challenge your focus, memory, and problem-solving skills. Tap tiles, study the patterns, and clear handcrafted grid puzzles across square, triangle, and hex boards. As you progress, new mechanics such as tunnels, masks, timers, and daily challenges make every level feel fresh. Features: • Minimal, clean puzzle design • Handcrafted logic levels • Square, triangle, and hex grid boards • Tunnels, masks, and unique puzzle mechanics • Daily challenges • Global leaderboards • Local progress and offline play Train your mind, master the grid, and see how efficiently you can solve each puzzle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BlinklyGrid at none against Minesweeper's shown. BlinklyGrid also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). 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.
Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, BlinklyGrid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minesweeper | BlinklyGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindware Consulting, Inc | Tunahan YILMAZ |
In-app purchases
Minesweeper
No in-app purchases
BlinklyGrid
No in-app purchases
