Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper Pro Gean

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 logic puzzle game with a modern interface. Strategically uncover hidden mines on a grid, using deduction to avoid detonation. Compete globally for the fastest times and challenge yourself with various difficulty settings.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • Modern design
  • Logic and strategy puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Global time leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Classic Minesweeper game with modern design. Find all the mines without detonating them. Use logic and strategy to clear the minefield. Challenge yourself with different difficulty levels. Compete for the best time with users worldwide.

About

Minesweeper Pro Gean

Features
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Minesweeper is a single-player puzzle game that has its roots in the early days of computing. The origins of the game are not exactly clear, but it is believed to have been created as a training tool for personnel in the military. The goal of the game is to clear a field filled with hidden "mines" without detonating them. The player is given hints about the presence of mines based on the numbers displayed on the squares. The game became popular among computer users in the early 1990s and was included as a standard component in many operating systems, including Microsoft Windows. Over the years, Minesweeper has undergone several modifications and upgrades. The game has been made more challenging and visually appealing, with new versions featuring different levels of difficulty and improved graphics. Today it is enjoyed by millions of players worldwide and remains a classic computer game that continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Minesweeper Pro Gean1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Minesweeper at Free against Minesweeper Pro Gean's $0.99. Minesweeper Pro Gean's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 is free to download; Minesweeper Pro Gean costs $0.99 up front. Minesweeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Minesweeper Pro Gean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 9 days, Minesweeper Pro Gean every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper Pro Gean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper Pro Gean
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB24 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGyuhyeon JeonGean dos Santos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper

Subscriptions1
  • Remove advertisements$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Minesweeper Pro Gean

One-time1
  • Versão Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper Pro Gean free?
Minesweeper Pro Gean costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper Pro Gean have ads?
Both Minesweeper and Minesweeper Pro Gean show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Minesweeper Pro Gean?
Minesweeper ships an update every 9 days, and Minesweeper Pro Gean every 4 days. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on November 7, 2026 and Minesweeper Pro Gean on November 3, 2026.

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