# Minesweeper ZERO vs Pokémon Friends

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper ZERO | Pokémon Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-zero/id1148271673/reviews)** | [3.1 (678 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-friends/id6741408067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **678** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 555 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RELEASE BASE, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380525668) | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper ZERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-zero/id1148271673)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pokémon Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-friends/id6741408067)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle On! Pack #1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle On! Pack #2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle On! Bundle | $25.99 | one-time |
| Combo Bundle | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Charming and fun puzzles
- 👍 Variety of mini-games
- 💎 Pokémon charm and aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive monetization and paywalls
- ⏱️ Limited daily gameplay
- 🔒 Puzzles too simple and easy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More gameplay content and modes
- Removal of daily limits
- Multiplayer and online features


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*