Comparison

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile vs Hive® Game

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

Head to head
About

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile

This game blends classic Minesweeper with dungeon crawling elements, offering a fresh puzzle experience. It features leveling and HP mechanics for a more forgiving yet challenging gameplay, with multiple modes and difficulties to master.

Highlights
  • Minesweeper meets dungeon crawler gameplay
  • HP and Leveling mechanics
  • 10 difficulty levels
  • 3 game modes (Endless, Perfect)
  • Offline play
  • Playable on any screen size
Features
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Minesweeper meets Dungeon Crawler: A new take on a classic puzzle game! Dungeon Sweeper adds depth and complexity to Minesweeper gameplay, while making it easier and more accessible to learn, but just as challenging to master. The scoring system rewards perfect play, while HP and Leveling mechanics help you learn and allow for mistakes. - 100% FREE - No ads, no in-app purchases. - 10 Difficulties to master - 3 Game Modes, including an Endless dungeon mode and a Perfect mode for fans of the original Minesweeper. - Play offline! Playable on screens of any size.

About

Hive® Game

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

Highlights
  • Official Hive® rules and design
  • Includes all three official expansions
  • Advanced RustyBlade™ AI
  • Adjustable difficulty for beginners
  • Video tutorial by game creator
  • Customizable visual settings
  • Local network play
Features
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"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation." – John Yianni, creator of Hive® The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket. Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience. Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise. THE COMPLETE HIVE® Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure. ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ELITE EDITION: - Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. - Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels. - Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings. - Detailed player statistics. - Game Center support (friend-invite matches only). - Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network. - Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost. The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you? Official Website: https://hivegameapp.com

Screenshots

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile3 screens
Hive® Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hive® Game at 4.5 against Dungeon Sweeper Mobile's 3.7. Hive® Game also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (310 vs 6). Dungeon Sweeper Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 63%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dungeon Sweeper Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hive® Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive® Game has 310 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Dungeon Sweeper Mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hive® Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile ships an update every 51 months, Hive® Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dungeon Sweeper Mobile versus Hive® Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDungeon Sweeper MobileHive® Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.5 (310 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoren HernandezGiantStep Kft.

Customer experience

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Hive® Game

All ratings280 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

In-app purchases

None

Dungeon Sweeper Mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hive® Game

One-time1
  • Elite Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Dungeon Sweeper Mobile free?
Dungeon Sweeper Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive® Game free?
Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dungeon Sweeper Mobile or Hive® Game?
Hive® Game is rated higher. Dungeon Sweeper Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hive® Game averages 4.5 from 310 ratings.
Do Dungeon Sweeper Mobile or Hive® Game have ads?
Neither Dungeon Sweeper Mobile nor Hive® Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dungeon Sweeper Mobile or Hive® Game?
Dungeon Sweeper Mobile ships an update every 51 months, and Hive® Game every 11 days. Most recently, Dungeon Sweeper Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hive® Game on October 25, 2026.

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