Comparison

Minesweeper Pro Version vs Apple's Fourthress

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Pro Version

Experience the classic logic puzzle with an ad-free interface. Choose from three difficulty levels to test your skills and enjoy a traditional gameplay experience with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Classic Minesweeper experience
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Light and dark themes
  • Traditional look and feel
Features
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Play the ad-free version of the classic game of Minesweeper with the traditional look and feel or light and dark options. With 3 levels of difficulty, you can choose the level of challenge you want. Minesweeper is a great diversion and way to pass the time.

About

Apple's Fourthress

Features
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Expand your territory throwing dice.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Pro Version4 screens
Apple's Fourthress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apple's Fourthress at every 8 months against Minesweeper Pro Version's every 33 months. Minesweeper Pro Version's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Minesweeper Pro Version costs $2.99 and Apple's Fourthress $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Pro Version ships an update every 33 months, Apple's Fourthress every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper Pro Version versus Apple's Fourthress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Pro VersionApple's Fourthress
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindware Consulting, IncTetsuyoshi Morikawa

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper Pro Version

No in-app purchases

None

Apple's Fourthress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper Pro Version free?
Minesweeper Pro Version costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apple's Fourthress free?
Apple's Fourthress costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper Pro Version or Apple's Fourthress have ads?
Neither Minesweeper Pro Version nor Apple's Fourthress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Pro Version or Apple's Fourthress?
Minesweeper Pro Version ships an update every 33 months, and Apple's Fourthress every 8 months. Most recently, Minesweeper Pro Version was updated on November 2, 2026 and Apple's Fourthress on October 24, 2026.

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