Comparison

Minesweeper Classic vs Classic Words

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Classic

Experience the classic PC puzzle game on your mobile device. Strategically clear a minefield by tapping tiles, avoiding hidden bombs. Features include adjustable difficulty, stats tracking, and a flag mode to mark potential mines.

Highlights
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Stats tracking
  • High scores leaderboard
  • Flag mode
  • Pinch to zoom
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Minesweeper is a classic, throwback PC game that provides hours of fun - plus this version is great for iPad! The game is simple, try to avoid the bombs to clear the minefield to win the game! Strategy and logic are needed to navigate the multiple levels of difficulty. Monitor your progress with the brand new stats tracker to keep tabs on your progress and try to beat your best times! This retro minesweeper game is just like the original and provides great fun. If you like old classic games such as Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Solitaire, Free Cell as well as classic puzzle games like Sudoku, Tetris, and Crossword Puzzles then this game is for you! How to play: Start with a covered mine field of square tiles and clear the field by tapping one square at a time. But be careful, as underneath some tiles are bombs waiting to be detonated! Beneath each tile is a number (indicates how many mines are touching the tile), a blank space, or a mine waiting to be exploded! Use strategy and logic to navigate the mine map and win the game! Features: - Pinch to zoom - High scores leaderboard for each difficulty setting - Stats tracking to keep track of your games for each difficulty - Adjustable difficulty: Beginner, Medium, Difficult, and Custom options to ensure you are always challenged - Best, smoothest, fastest interface of any iPhone Mine Sweeper game - Flag Mode: Turn on flag mode to mark tiles you think are bombs quickly - Portrait and Landscape mode for iPhone and iPad Be sure to check back again for updates on new features and more! View our Terms of Service at: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ View our Privacy Policy at: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ Thanks for playing Minesweeper Classic! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

About

Classic Words

This is a classic tile-based word game offering solo play against AI, offline pass-and-play, and online multiplayer. It features tools to help you learn and improve your wordplay, with a clean interface and thoughtful extras for a focused experience.

Highlights
  • Solo play against AI
  • Offline Pass & Play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Wizard Rewind learning tool
  • Points Meter
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Light and dark modes
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Words2Wizard is a classic tile-based word game designed to be calm, thoughtful, and distraction-free – whether you’re playing solo or with others. Play the way that suits you: - Relaxed solo matches against 1–3 AI bots - Offline Pass & Play for 2–4 players on one device - Online games when you want a friendly challenge Whether you want to unwind, sharpen your skills, or simply enjoy word play at your own pace, Words2Wizard offers a fair and focused experience. Learn naturally as you play: - Wizard Rewind lets you look back and explore high-scoring plays and clever hooks - The Points Meter shows how your move compares to the best - Some Wizard Rewind plays are intentionally hidden to encourage learning, not optimization - Built-in dictionary access helps you discover new words when you’re curious Designed to feel good to play: - A clean, modern interface with light and dark modes - Simple, single-tap tile placement - Multiple zoom levels for comfortable viewing - Fewer interruptions for a more focused experience Thoughtful extras: - Skill-based matchmaking for balanced games - Emoji reactions for friendly interaction – no chat required - Pause and resume games anytime, with multiple games in progress - Optional notifications to remind you when it’s your turn - Detailed stats to track your progress over time - Uses an enhanced ENABLE word list, with commonly accepted short words Free to play, with optional in-app purchases. We’d love to hear from you – send feedback or suggestions to feedback@rapitap.com. Download Words2Wizard and enjoy a calmer way to play words.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic4 screens
Classic Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classic Words at 67% against Minesweeper Classic's 39%. Classic Words also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Minesweeper Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 17) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Classic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Classic Words sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic has 3.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Minesweeper Classic's written reviews are positive against 67% of Classic Words's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic ships an update every 3 months, Classic Words monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minesweeper Classic versus Classic Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper ClassicClassic Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB74 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDo More Mobile, LLC.Rapitap Apps Inc.

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic

All ratings3,080 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative50.9%

Classic Words

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flags disappearing or not registering properly
  • Game freezing or crashing on launch
  • Incorrect counting of games played/won

Requested features

3 requests
  • Larger button/flag size for better accuracy
  • Customizable themes and difficulty levels
  • Ability to reset stats and high scores

Classic Words

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minesweeper Classic

Subscriptions1
  • Minesweeper Classic Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock EverythingFree
8 purchases

Classic Words

One-time8
  • 40 Gems$0.99
  • Premium Bundle$4.99
  • 210 Gems$4.99
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  • 640 Gems$14.99
  • 1,350 Gems$29.99
  • 2,300 Gems$49.99
  • Bot Mastery Pass$69.99
  • 4,800 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic free?
Minesweeper Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Words free?
Classic Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic or Classic Words?
Minesweeper Classic is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Classic Words averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic or Classic Words have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic and Classic Words show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic or Classic Words?
Minesweeper Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Classic Words monthly. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Classic Words on October 24, 2026.

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