Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minebound

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper

A classic single-player puzzle game where you uncover a minefield by deducing the location of hidden mines based on numerical clues. Enjoy retro-style gameplay with mobile-friendly features like zooming and panning.

Highlights
  • Single-player puzzle gameplay
  • Retro computer version design
  • Mobile-friendly zoom and pan
  • 3 default difficulty modes
  • Customizable minefield settings
  • Flagging mode for quick placement
  • Local best time tracking
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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GAME RULES ---------------- Minesweeper is a single player puzzle computer game. The objective of the game is to clear a rectangular board containing hidden mines without detonating any of them, with help from clues about the number of neighboring mines in each field. Minesweeper Retro is designed closest and similar to the computer version, adding some feature for mobile game play like zooming in/out, panning to move the board. FEATURES ---------------- + 3 default modes: Beginner (10 mines), Intemediate (40 mines), Expert (99 mines). + Custom modes: define your own minefield. Up to 24 rows, 30 columns, 667 mines. + Flag mode: quicker to put flags on cells. + Track local best times. + Compete against other players in the world leaderboards. CREDIT ------------------ + Game developed using LibGDX. + Sound resource: freesound.org. FAN PAGE ------------------ + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qastudiosapps + Twitter: https://twitter.com/qastudios

About

Minebound

Features
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No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Minebound reimagines the classic Minesweeper with a clean, modern experience built for focus and clarity. Whether you want a quick logical reset or a deeper strategic challenge, Minebound delivers smooth gameplay, thoughtful design, and satisfying decision making in every session. Designed from the ground up for mobile, every interaction feels natural and responsive. The interface stays quiet so your attention remains on what matters most: reading the field, trusting logic, and making the right move.

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens
Minebound3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minebound at every 2 months against Minesweeper's every 8 months. Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 8 months, Minebound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minesweeper versus Minebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinebound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuang Duc VuJunyi Lin

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Minebound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minebound free?
Minebound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or Minebound have ads?
Neither Minesweeper nor Minebound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Minebound?
Minesweeper ships an update every 8 months, and Minebound every 2 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 4, 2026 and Minebound on September 26, 2026.

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