Comparison

Minesweeper vs Shinro Minesweeper 2

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

Head to head

About

Minesweeper

Features

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A completely free and classic minesweeper game without any ads

About

Shinro Minesweeper 2

A logic-based puzzle game where players use directional clues to locate hidden mines and defuse them with shields. Uncover a beautiful background image as you solve each level. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights

Logic-based gameplay
Arrow clues for mine locations
Defuse mines with shields
Reveal background pictures
Completely offline play
No ads or in-app purchases

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Shinro Minesweeper is a game that is solved solely by using logic. Arrows point to the mines, you defuse them by placing shields, and eventually reveal a stunning background picture! This game is completely offline with no annoying ad popups or in-app purchases so you can play as long and as much as you want without interruption!

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens

Shinro Minesweeper 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shinro Minesweeper 2 at fortnightly against Minesweeper's every 23 months. 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 23 months, Shinro Minesweeper 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Minesweeper versus Shinro Minesweeper 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Minesweeper	Shinro Minesweeper 2
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 23 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	18.0	17.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	翌璠张	Benjamin Uitzetter

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Shinro Minesweeper 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?

Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Shinro Minesweeper 2 free?

Shinro Minesweeper 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Minesweeper or Shinro Minesweeper 2 have ads?

Neither Minesweeper nor Shinro Minesweeper 2 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Shinro Minesweeper 2?

Minesweeper ships an update every 23 months, and Shinro Minesweeper 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shinro Minesweeper 2 on October 24, 2026.