Ball Tubes vs MineSweeper DX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ball Tubes
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Use pipes to lead balls to the BLACK HOLE!!
MineSweeper DX
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Classic puzzle game Minesweeper. Enjoy the traditional mode offline for a relaxing gameplay experience or aim for high rankings in the online ranking mode. â–¼About the App ## Custom Mode - Standard mode that allows for repeated play with customizable levels - Supports random level generation ## Ranking Mode - Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in 3 minutes - Register your best score on the world rankings ## Switchable Board Themes - Unlock unique board themes with theme tickets (more themes will be added in updates) - Theme tickets can be obtained by playing repeatedly ## Hint Display Function - Use the hint display function when you don't know which square to open ## Display Language Setting - Switch between English and Japanese ## Account Linking Function - Data transfer is possible when linking accounts for device changes, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ball Tubes at daily against MineSweeper DX's every 18 months. Ball Tubes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ball Tubes ships an update daily, MineSweeper DX every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ball Tubes | MineSweeper DX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ozgur Taskin | Takashi Kanamori |
In-app purchases
Ball Tubes
No in-app purchases
MineSweeper DX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ball Tubes free?
Is MineSweeper DX free?
Do Ball Tubes or MineSweeper DX have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ball Tubes or MineSweeper DX?
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