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Minesweeper vs MineSweeper DX

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

Head to head
Minesweeper - Classic Version
Minesweeper
Free
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No ratingsView app โ†’
MineSweeper DX
MineSweeper DX
Free
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No ratingsView app โ†’
About

Minesweeper

Features
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A completely free and classic minesweeper game without any ads

About

MineSweeper DX

Features
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Classic puzzle game Minesweeper. Enjoy the traditional mode offline for a relaxing gameplay experience or aim for high rankings in the online ranking mode. โ–ผAbout the App ## Custom Mode - Standard mode that allows for repeated play with customizable levels - Supports random level generation ## Ranking Mode - Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in 3 minutes - Register your best score on the world rankings ## Switchable Board Themes - Unlock unique board themes with theme tickets (more themes will be added in updates) - Theme tickets can be obtained by playing repeatedly ## Hint Display Function - Use the hint display function when you don't know which square to open ## Display Language Setting - Switch between English and Japanese ## Account Linking Function - Data transfer is possible when linking accounts for device changes, etc.

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens
MineSweeper DX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper at none against MineSweeper DX's shown. MineSweeper DX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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 23 months, MineSweeper DX every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Minesweeper versus MineSweeper DX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMineSweeper DX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 18 months โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer็ฟŒ็’  ๅผ Takashi Kanamori

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

MineSweeper DX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MineSweeper DX free?
MineSweeper DX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or MineSweeper DX have ads?
MineSweeper DX shows ads; Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or MineSweeper DX?
Minesweeper ships an update every 23 months, and MineSweeper DX every 18 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 10, 2026 and MineSweeper DX on October 19, 2026.

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