Comparison

Lines vs Minesweeper

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

Head to head
About

Lines

A classic puzzle game where players arrange colored tokens into straight lines to clear them from the board. Survive as long as possible to achieve a high score, with adjustable difficulty and themes.

Highlights
  • Arrange tokens into lines
  • High score system
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Undo functionality
  • Customizable themes
  • Landscape mode
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Lines is a classic puzzle game that combines simplicity and complexity, strategy and luck. The goal is to arrange tokens of the same color in straight lines (vertical, horizontal or across) - rows of arranged tokens will disappear from the board. Get a high score by surviving as long as you can. ★ Shake the phone to start a new game ★ Quit the game at any time - it will resume where you left off ★ Three difficulty levels: choose between 4, 5 or 6 tokens in a line ★ Slide down high scores to publish your best results ★ Toggle between fast/slow animation in Settings app ★ Undo support ★ Several themes for tokens ★ High scores ★ Sound оn/off ★ Landscape mode - without visual clutter ★ Share your best results with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and VKontakte!

About

Minesweeper

Features
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Rediscover the timeless puzzle game of Minesweeper: Modern Bomb with a clean and modern design. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned puzzle master, this game is perfect for anyone who loves a quick mental challenge. Your goal is simple: clear the board without triggering any mines. Tap to reveal safe tiles and use logic to mark potential mines with flags. Each numbered tile tells you how many mines are hidden in the surrounding squares, helping you plan your moves carefully. Choose from four difficulty levels: Beginner (9x9) – A gentle introduction with fewer mines. Casual (16x9) – Slightly more challenging, perfect for a coffee break. Intermediate (16x16) – A real test of logic and strategy. Expert (30x16) – The ultimate challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for mobile play. Features include: Quick restart and status bar with win/lose indicators Clear visuals and smooth animations Flag counter to track progress Classic Minesweeper: Modern Bomb gameplay with a modern twist Sharpen your logic, relax your mind, and see how fast you can clear the board. Download now and start sweeping!

Screenshots

Lines4 screens
Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lines at none against Minesweeper's 1. Lines also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lines asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lines versus Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinesMinesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTundra BotHuy Huynh

In-app purchases

None

Lines

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Lines free?
Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lines or Minesweeper have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Lines does not.
Which is updated more often, Lines or Minesweeper?
Lines ships an update monthly, and Minesweeper monthly. Most recently, Lines was updated on November 6, 2026 and Minesweeper on October 30, 2026.

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