Comparison

Word Blitz ・ vs Minesweeper Reloaded

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

Head to head
About

Word Blitz ・

Challenge friends and players worldwide in this fast-paced word game. Swipe to connect letters and form words against the clock to score points. Compete in leagues and daily challenges to become a word legend.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • Play against random opponents
  • Varied word hunts
  • Daily country-wide competitions
  • League play
  • Swipe to connect letters
Features
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Who can find more words? Challenge your friends and test your vocabulary! Word Blitz is an action-packed word game where you can face off against your friends and other players. Form words from letters randomly arranged on the playing field. Play every word you can find and get the most points! Don’t forget the bonus fields to step your points up a notch! Word Blitz is easy: Swipe to link adjacent letters. Play as many words as you want, in every direction: left, right, up, down or diagonal! But don’t wait too long – you’re racing against the clock. What are you waiting for? The countdown has begun! Find the best words and win! Features • Exciting multiplayer fun. Challenge friends and family and find more words than them! • Thrilling matches. Play against random opponents any time! Millions of players are waiting for you! • Varied word hunt. Countless words are waiting to be discovered on ever changing playing fields! • Show off your skills. Take your daily chance and compare yourself with all the players in your country! • Test your skills in the league and become a legend! • Completely in English. Word Blitz is available in 16 languages! Ready to play? Get going, your friends are waiting!

About

Minesweeper Reloaded

Experience the classic logic puzzle with modern enhancements, including multiple game modes and stunning visual themes. Unlock all features with a single purchase for an uninterrupted, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Gorgeous themes
  • Hint system
  • Stats tracking
  • Pinch-to-zoom
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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The classic Minesweeper you know — rebuilt from scratch with modern twists, gorgeous themes, and four ways to play. Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, no interruptions. GAME MODES • Standard – the timeless original • Time Bomb – race the clock before the bomb detonates • Fog of War – the board is shrouded; reveal it with flares • Perks – chain reveals to earn power-ups FEATURES • Three difficulties: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert • Hint system, flag mode, and pinch-to-zoom • Stats tracking and best times • Eight beautiful themes — Blueberry, Retro, Midnight, Desert, Lavender, Fern, Crimson and Ember • Satisfying haptic feedback Sweep smarter. Reload the classic.

Screenshots

Word Blitz ・4 screens
Minesweeper Reloaded4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper Reloaded at none against Word Blitz ・'s shown. Minesweeper Reloaded also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Word Blitz ・'s advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price and in-app purchases 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. Word Blitz ・ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Minesweeper Reloaded sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Reloaded holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Blitz ・ has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Blitz ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, Minesweeper Reloaded every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Word Blitz ・ versus Minesweeper Reloaded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Blitz ・Minesweeper Reloaded
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLOTUM one GmbHNick Pinto

Customer experience

Word Blitz ・

All ratings44,690 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral19.1%
Negative41.0%

Minesweeper Reloaded

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Word Blitz ・

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sound randomly stops working
  • Scores not updating correctly
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Inability to access the game after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add single-player mode with unlimited time
  • Allow customization of sound effects
  • Provide an ad-free paid version
  • Improve friend/opponent management and communication

Minesweeper Reloaded

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Word Blitz ・

One-time11
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
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  • Gem Pack 2$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Blitz Pass2 variants$6.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Blitz Pass Premium$12.99
  • Gem Pack 4$19.99
  • Gem Pack 6$99.99
1 purchases

Minesweeper Reloaded

One-time1
  • All Game Modes$4.99

Questions

Is Word Blitz ・ free?
Word Blitz ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper Reloaded free?
Minesweeper Reloaded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Blitz ・ or Minesweeper Reloaded?
Minesweeper Reloaded is rated higher. Word Blitz ・ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Minesweeper Reloaded averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Word Blitz ・ or Minesweeper Reloaded have ads?
Word Blitz ・ shows ads; Minesweeper Reloaded does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Blitz ・ or Minesweeper Reloaded?
Word Blitz ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Minesweeper Reloaded every 2 days. Most recently, Word Blitz ・ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Minesweeper Reloaded on October 10, 2026.

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