Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper Reborn

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 Reborn

Features
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The classic puzzle game, beautifully reimagined for iOS. Tap to reveal cells, flag the mines, and clear the board without triggering an explosion. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging to master. FEATURES: • Three difficulty levels plus Custom mode • No-Guess Mode — every puzzle is logically solvable • Clean, modern interface with smooth animations • Timer and mine counter to track your progress • Haptic feedback for an immersive experience • Multiple themes including colorblind-friendly options • Available in 6 languages • Game Center achievements and leaderboards • Works offline — play anywhere, anytime Whether you're a Minesweeper veteran or discovering the game for the first time, Minesweeper Reborn delivers the perfect balance of nostalgia and polish.

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens
Minesweeper Reborn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper at none against Minesweeper Reborn's shown. Minesweeper Reborn's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· 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 Reborn weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper Reborn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper Reborn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperēæŒē’  å¼ Axyl Digital Infrastructure

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Minesweeper Reborn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper Reborn free?
Minesweeper Reborn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper Reborn have ads?
Minesweeper Reborn shows ads; Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Minesweeper Reborn?
Minesweeper ships an update every 23 months, and Minesweeper Reborn weekly. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Minesweeper Reborn on October 16, 2026.

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