Comparison

Minesweeper Pro Gean vs Chess Endgames

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

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Minesweeper Pro Gean

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Minesweeper is a single-player puzzle game that has its roots in the early days of computing. The origins of the game are not exactly clear, but it is believed to have been created as a training tool for personnel in the military. The goal of the game is to clear a field filled with hidden "mines" without detonating them. The player is given hints about the presence of mines based on the numbers displayed on the squares. The game became popular among computer users in the early 1990s and was included as a standard component in many operating systems, including Microsoft Windows. Over the years, Minesweeper has undergone several modifications and upgrades. The game has been made more challenging and visually appealing, with new versions featuring different levels of difficulty and improved graphics. Today it is enjoyed by millions of players worldwide and remains a classic computer game that continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies.

About

Chess Endgames

Master chess endgame theory through interactive play. Practice various scenarios against a challenging AI that explains mistakes and teaches winning techniques. Progress through guided paths or endless drills to solidify your understanding.

Highlights
  • Learn by playing various endings
  • Mistake explanations and coaching
  • Technique-based learning, not memorization
  • Rated Gym for endless drills
  • Guided Journeys for structured learning
  • Guest play without account creation
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Endgames decide games, and almost nobody trains them. ChessEndings turns endgame theory into muscle memory: instead of watching lessons, you play each ending out against a built-in Stockfish tuned for maximum practical resistance. It never gives up the way raw engine lines do, so you have to find the real winning technique. The basic checkmates, from the start - King and queen mate, and the stalemate trap that ruins it - King and rook mate with the box method - Ladder mate with two rooks - Mate with the two bishops - Bishop and knight mate, the one everyone fumbles The endgame families - King and pawn: opposition, triangulation, the rule of the square, key squares - Rook endings: the Lucena position, the Philidor position, the Vancura defense - Bishop vs knight, opposite-colored bishops, queen vs rook - Passed pawns, zugzwang, back-rank mate, the 50-move rule Why it sticks - Every mistake explained: when you slip, the coach shows you what went wrong and the idea behind the right move. - No memorizing squares: revisit a position and the board is transformed, so you learn the technique, not the pattern. - A defender that varies: in a lost position with several equally good defenses, it rotates between them and never picks a weaker one, so you train the whole ending and not a single line. - Rated Gym: endless drills matched to your level, every position checked against the endgame tablebase. - Journeys: guided paths from the basic mates up to the hard rook endings. - Scan your own games: we find the won endgames you let slip, and the exact move. - Play as a guest: no account needed to start. Premium A one-time lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited daily drills, every family and journey, and endless rated Gym sessions. It is not a subscription: nothing renews and there is nothing to cancel. Whether you are learning your first king and queen mate or sharpening a rook-endgame technique you always misplay, ChessEndings makes the theory stick by making you play it.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Pro Gean1 screens
Chess Endgames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess Endgames at Free against Minesweeper Pro Gean's $0.99. Chess Endgames also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minesweeper Pro Gean's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chess Endgames is free to download; Minesweeper Pro Gean costs $0.99 up front. Minesweeper Pro Gean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Endgames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper Pro Gean versus Chess Endgames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Pro GeanChess Endgames
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB65 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGean dos SantosAntoine Tamano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper Pro Gean

One-time1
  • Versão Pro$0.99
1 purchases

Chess Endgames

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$44.49

Questions

Is Minesweeper Pro Gean free?
Minesweeper Pro Gean costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Chess Endgames free?
Chess Endgames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper Pro Gean or Chess Endgames have ads?
Minesweeper Pro Gean shows ads; Chess Endgames does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Pro Gean or Chess Endgames?
Minesweeper Pro Gean ships an update every 4 days, and Chess Endgames every 4 days. Most recently, Minesweeper Pro Gean was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chess Endgames on October 31, 2026.

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