Comparison

Minesweeper Classic Board Game vs Sand Bricks

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Classic Board Game

Experience the classic PC minefield puzzle game on your mobile device. Clear the board by tapping safe squares, but beware of hidden mines. Offers multiple difficulty levels for players of all ages.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • Modern interface and graphics
  • Multiple difficulty modes (easy, medium, hard)
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Family-friendly retro fun
Features
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Play the retro PC classic game Minesweeper, updated and re-imagined for iPad and iPhone with a clean modern interface and graphics! The aim of the game is to clear the mine field without hitting any of the mines. Tap on a mine and it is game over! The game comes complete with various modes - easy, medium and hard - challenging for all ages, kids, teens and adults! Classic retro fun for all of the family. Download now for free!

About

Sand Bricks

Engage in a unique puzzle game where falling blocks transform into soothing sand. Experience satisfying visuals and gameplay with two distinct modes for endless fun or challenging progression.

Highlights
  • Falling blocks transform into sand
  • Mesmerizing sand dissolving effect
  • Level Mode with challenges
  • Endless Mode for continuous play
  • Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Sand Bricks - The Mesmerizing Puzzle Experience! Get ready to dive into a uniquely satisfying world of sand-filled fun! If you love Sandtris, this one's for you! -Innovative Gameplay: Arrange the falling blocks with a twist! Watch them magically transform into soothing sand as they touch the ground. -Ultimate Satisfaction: Experience the mesmerizing feeling of the sand slowly dissolving away - it's oddly satisfying and utterly addictive! -Two Exciting Modes: Play through challenging levels in "Level Mode," or enjoy endless sand-dropping in the thrilling "Endless Mode." -Relaxing yet Challenging: Dive into a delightful puzzle experience that is both calming and mentally stimulating. Ready to let the sand flow? Download Sand Bricks now and satisfy your craving for relaxing puzzles!

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic Board Game3 screens
Sand Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper Classic Board Game at none against Sand Bricks's 10. Minesweeper Classic Board Game also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Sand Bricks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Minesweeper Classic Board Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Minesweeper Classic Board Game against 4.5 for Sand Bricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Minesweeper Classic Board Game's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Bricks's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minesweeper Classic Board Game versus Sand Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic Board GameSand Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.5K ratings)4.5 (5.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K5.7K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediaflex GamesRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic Board Game

All ratings3,376 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative48.9%

Sand Bricks

All ratings5,636 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative79.6%

User reviews

Minesweeper Classic Board Game

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Classic experience
  • 🎮 Fun and nostalgic game
  • 💡 Willing to pay for ad-free version

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🚫 Stops audio playback
  • 🔍 Unclear flag status
  • 🔍 Unsolvable puzzles
  • 🔍 Glitches and errors

Sand Bricks

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 🕹️ Satisfying mechanics
  • 🎨 Unique visual style

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🤑 Expensive ad-free option
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🔇 No sound/audio issues

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper Classic Board Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • First click can be a mine
  • Ads in foreign languages with no option to skip

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable board size and mine count
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to play music in the background

Sand Bricks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blocks not responding correctly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More level variety
  • Customization options
  • Improved ad placement

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper Classic Board Game

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sand Bricks

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Ticket Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
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  • No Ads$6.99
  • Medium Ticket Pack$6.99
  • Special Offer$8.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Sandmazing Pack$19.99
  • Sandtastic Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic Board Game free?
Minesweeper Classic Board Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Bricks free?
Sand Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic Board Game or Sand Bricks?
Sand Bricks is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic Board Game averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Sand Bricks averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic Board Game or Sand Bricks have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic Board Game and Sand Bricks show ads.

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