Comparison

Minesweeper ZERO vs Pokémon Friends

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper ZERO

Experience the classic logic puzzle game with multiple difficulty levels, including an "ULTRA" mode. Compete against others nationwide in Time Attack mode and track your progress with play status functions. Strategically open panels while avoiding mines using number clues and marking tools.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • ULTRA difficulty mode
  • Time Attack mode
  • Play status tracking
  • Flag and Hatena marking
  • Multiple difficulty levels
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It is Minesweeper classic. ■ ULTRA mode equipped with ultra degree of difficulty! ■ game across the country veteran in Time Attack! ■ There play status function. Aim clear rate of 95% or more! 【how to play】 Open all of the panel while avoiding the mine is a staple game. Based on the number information indicating the number of mines around, let's avoid the logically mine. You can mark the mine location make a flag, you can also make a Hatena mark. [Time Attack] You can compete the clear time and across the country users! Please once and then challenge if you are confident in the arm! 【difficulty】 EASY 9 × 9 NORMAL 16 × 16 HARD 16 × 30 SUPER HARD 32 × 32 ULTRA 64 × 64

About

Pokémon Friends

Engage in a charming puzzle game with over 1,200 levels. Solve puzzles to earn yarn and craft plush Pokémon friends. Decorate personalized rooms and enjoy daily challenges. Additional content is available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Over 1,200 puzzles
  • Craft plush Pokémon friends
  • Decorate plush rooms
  • Daily challenges
  • Multiple save files
  • Optional DLC content
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Pokémon Friends is a plush-filled puzzle game packed with charming challenges! ■ Packed with Puzzles Pokémon Friends has over 1,200 puzzles, ranging from quick brainteasers to genuine head-scratchers. ■ Knit New Friends Solve puzzles to get yarn that you can use to make a plethora of plush Pokémon pals! ■ Trouble in Think Town Think Town’s plush-loving populace needs your help! Can your savvy puzzle-solving skills weave wonder back into their lives? ■ Play Every Day Stamp your calendar to commemorate the day’s puzzles, then hop into your catalog to admire your Pokémon friends! ■ Personalize Your Perfect Plush Room Decorate your very own plush rooms with fun furniture, cute wallpaper, and plush galore! Mix and match delightful decorations to create the perfect vibe for your one-of-a-kind space. ■ Fun for the Whole Family Up to five save files means everyone can have a turn! ■ Additional Content (DLC) DLC is available for purchase in the in-game Shop. DLC will be permanently available to play upon purchase. Some features only available with the paid DLC. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before playing. This game requires an Internet connection. Data charges may apply. Free to start; optional in-game purchases available. Persistent internet and compatible smart device required. Data charges may apply for mobile version. Message to minors: Please get the permission of your parent or guardian before purchasing paid items. Dramatization. Pokémon Friends does not include AR functionality. Plush shown are in-game items only. Not real products. Compatible Devices Memory: At least 3GB of RAM is recommended. Note: Players may be unable to play certain modes easily when using a device with insufficient memory.

Screenshots

Minesweeper ZERO4 screens
Pokémon Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Minesweeper ZERO at 4.0 against Pokémon Friends's 3.1. Minesweeper ZERO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (46% vs 29%). Pokémon Friends's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (678 vs 4). On price, update cadence 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. Pokémon Friends sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Minesweeper ZERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper ZERO holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Friends has 678 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Minesweeper ZERO's written reviews are positive against 29% of Pokémon Friends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ZERO ships an update monthly, Pokémon Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper ZERO versus Pokémon Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper ZEROPokémon Friends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.1 (678 ratings)
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better29.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4678 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB555 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRELEASE BASE, K.K.The Pokemon Company

Customer experience

Minesweeper ZERO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative48.0%

Pokémon Friends

All ratings670 ratings
Positive44.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative56.5%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper ZERO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pokémon Friends

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More gameplay content and modes
  • Removal of daily limits
  • Multiplayer and online features

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper ZERO

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pokémon Friends

One-time5
  • Basic Pack$9.99
  • Puzzle On! Pack #1$14.99
  • Puzzle On! Pack #2$14.99
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  • Puzzle On! Bundle$25.99
  • Combo Bundle$33.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper ZERO free?
Minesweeper ZERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokémon Friends free?
Pokémon Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper ZERO or Pokémon Friends?
Minesweeper ZERO is rated higher. Minesweeper ZERO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pokémon Friends averages 3.1 from 678 ratings.
Do Minesweeper ZERO or Pokémon Friends have ads?
Minesweeper ZERO shows ads; Pokémon Friends does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper ZERO or Pokémon Friends?
Minesweeper ZERO ships an update monthly, and Pokémon Friends every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper ZERO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pokémon Friends on November 4, 2026.

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