Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper Revive

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

Minesweeper Revive

Experience classic Minesweeper with a modern interface and rewarding progression. This game offers handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty and strategic tools to help you solve challenging puzzles. Enjoy a clean design and responsive controls for an immersive logic experience.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted levels with increasing challenge
  • Strategic tools like Scanner and Bomb Reveal
  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Responsive controls with haptic feedback
  • Smooth difficulty curve
Features
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Rediscover Minesweeper with a modern twist. Minesweeper Revive keeps the classic logic you love and adds a clear, rewarding progression. One mode, many levels: move through handcrafted levels with increasing challenge. Each level is designed to push your logic further, from beginner-friendly to expert. Play with confidence using strategic tools when you need them: - Scanner: reveal information in a 3×3 zone - Bomb Reveal: auto-flag mines to break through tough spots Built for focus and flow: - Clean, minimalist interface - Responsive controls with haptic feedback - Smooth difficulty curve across dozens of levels Every move matters. How far can your logic take you?

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens
Minesweeper Revive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper at none against Minesweeper Revive's 1. Minesweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minesweeper Revive's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Minesweeper Revive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 23 months, Minesweeper Revive daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper Revive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper Revive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB158 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer翌璠 张tom ballet

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper Revive

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper Revive free?
Minesweeper Revive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper Revive have ads?
Minesweeper Revive shows ads; Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Minesweeper Revive?
Minesweeper ships an update every 23 months, and Minesweeper Revive daily. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Minesweeper Revive on October 12, 2026.

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