Comparison

9×9magic vs Minesweeper NEXT

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

Head to head
About

9×9magic

Features
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About

Minesweeper NEXT

This game enhances the classic Minesweeper experience with unique stage-specific rules. Solve logic puzzles by deducing bomb locations using number clues and special conditions. Offers challenging levels for strategic thinkers.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • Unique stage-specific rules
  • Logic-based puzzle solving
  • Variety of difficulty levels
  • Challenging high-difficulty puzzles
  • Solvable through logic alone
Features
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Solve with logic, not luck. Minesweeper NEXT combines number clues with unusual rules in a thoughtful logic puzzle. Deduce where the mines are and open every safe cell. All included puzzles are designed to be solved logically, without random guesses. 28 rules, 1400 puzzles Alongside the standard rule, discover twists such as mines that cannot touch and some clues that show only odd or even. Each rule includes 50 puzzles. When the numbers alone seem inconclusive, the special rule can reveal your next deduction. Turn insight into titles Earn 41 titles through your progress and achievements across different rules. Choose a favorite to display on the title screen. Using hints never affects your eligibility. In the new Compass rule, +, × and = compare the number of directly neighboring mines with diagonal ones. Parity shows some clues as odd or even. These unusual clues bring new ways to reason about a familiar grid. A clue when you need one Watch a rewarded ad to identify one safe cell. After watching once, hints remain available for that puzzle without more ads. A calm place to think A refined light blue and navy interface, illustrated instructions, music and sound effects help you focus. Tap, hold, flag and mark uncertain cells to organize your reasoning. The app follows your device language and lets you choose from nine languages in settings. Clear all 1400 puzzles to unlock the random stage. For streamers You may freely feature the game in your videos or streams if you clearly show its name.

Screenshots

9×9magic3 screens
Minesweeper NEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minesweeper NEXT at every 5 days against 9×9magic's every 3 months. 9×9magic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

9×9magic ships an update every 3 months, Minesweeper NEXT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
9×9magic versus Minesweeper NEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9×9magicMinesweeper NEXT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZERONETakeru Ito

In-app purchases

None

9×9magic

No in-app purchases

None

Minesweeper NEXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9×9magic free?
9×9magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper NEXT free?
Minesweeper NEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 9×9magic or Minesweeper NEXT have ads?
Both 9×9magic and Minesweeper NEXT show ads.
Which is updated more often, 9×9magic or Minesweeper NEXT?
9×9magic ships an update every 3 months, and Minesweeper NEXT every 5 days. Most recently, 9×9magic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Minesweeper NEXT on October 21, 2026.

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