Comparison

Name Puzz vs Pixel Sweepers

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

Head to head
About

Name Puzz

Features
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You have to guess the name using no more than six guesses.

About

Pixel Sweepers

Uncover hidden mines and reveal stunning pixel art in this modern take on a classic puzzle game. Enjoy innovative gameplay, flexible controls, and diverse grid shapes. Collect beautiful pixel art as you progress through challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Auto-flagging for seamless gameplay
  • Collectible pixel art rewards
  • Customizable controls and features
  • Diverse grid shapes and layouts
  • New classic mode for custom challenges
  • Timer toggle for flexible pacing
Features
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Relax, think, and uncover beautiful pixel art one tile at a time. Pixel Sweepers reimagines classic Minesweeper as a relaxing puzzle experience built around satisfying discoveries, handcrafted stages, and collectible pixel art. Clear tiles, avoid hidden mines, and slowly reveal charming pixel artwork as you solve logic puzzles designed for both quick play sessions and deeper strategic challenges. Features Reveal Hidden Pixel Art Complete puzzles to uncover handcrafted pixel art illustrations and build your collection as you progress through the game. Classic Logic Gameplay, Modernized Enjoy the timeless strategy of Minesweeper with smooth controls and mobile-friendly gameplay improvements designed for touch devices. Relaxing and Rewarding Clean visuals, satisfying interactions, and flexible gameplay settings create a calm puzzle experience you can return to anytime. Handcrafted Puzzle Stages Explore a growing collection of carefully designed levels with unique layouts, shapes, and gameplay variations. Flexible Gameplay Options Customize the experience with optional timer settings, long-touch flagging, haptic feedback, question marks, and sound controls. Classic Mode Create your own custom Minesweeper challenges by adjusting board sizes and mine counts. How to Play Use numbered clues to determine the location of hidden mines. Mark dangerous tiles with flags and clear the remaining spaces to safely reveal the hidden pixel art underneath. Whether you are a longtime Minesweeper fan or discovering logic puzzles for the first time, Pixel Sweepers offers a thoughtful and satisfying puzzle experience designed for mobile play.

Screenshots

Name Puzz2 screens
Pixel Sweepers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Name Puzz at none against Pixel Sweepers's 4. Name Puzz also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pixel Sweepers's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 30 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Name Puzz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Name Puzz ships an update every 30 months, Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Name Puzz versus Pixel Sweepers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterName PuzzPixel Sweepers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWai Lun LeungCogoo Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Name Puzz

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixel Sweepers

One-time4
  • 500 Mines$0.99
  • 2,800 Mines (10% Bonus)$4.99
  • 5,900 Mines (15% Bonus)$9.99
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  • 13,400 Mines (30% Bonus)$19.99

Questions

Is Name Puzz free?
Name Puzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Sweepers free?
Pixel Sweepers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Name Puzz or Pixel Sweepers have ads?
Pixel Sweepers shows ads; Name Puzz does not.
Which is updated more often, Name Puzz or Pixel Sweepers?
Name Puzz ships an update every 30 months, and Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Most recently, Name Puzz was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pixel Sweepers on September 30, 2026.

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