# Minesweeper Classic vs Sudoku Puzzles

The clearest difference is price: Minesweeper Classic at Free against Sudoku Puzzles's $0.99. Minesweeper Classic also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Sudoku Puzzles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Minesweeper Classic is free to download; Sudoku Puzzles costs $0.99 up front. Minesweeper Classic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Sudoku Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Minesweeper Classic ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Puzzles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic | Sudoku Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic/id306937053/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-puzzles/id6749461598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [H Valeur](https://appshunter.io/developer/621824042) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic/id306937053)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minesweeper Classic Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to original Windows version
- 🕹️ Simple, easy-to-use controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after updates
- 💰 Ads and subscription model added to paid app
- 🔍 Imprecise controls, easy to misclick
- 🔧 Broken or missing features (stats, landscape mode)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sudoku Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-puzzles/id6749461598)

Enjoy a pure Sudoku experience with billions of puzzles, from easy to evil. This app offers a clean, distraction-free interface with no ads, tracking, or forced tutorials. Play offline, anytime, with no limits or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Billions of puzzles, No ads or tracking, Offline play, No subscriptions or limits, Clean, responsive layout, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper Classic free?

Minesweeper Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sudoku Puzzles free?

Sudoku Puzzles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic or Sudoku Puzzles?

Sudoku Puzzles is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Sudoku Puzzles averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper Classic or Sudoku Puzzles have ads?

Minesweeper Classic shows ads; Sudoku Puzzles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic or Sudoku Puzzles?

Minesweeper Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Puzzles every 3 days. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sudoku Puzzles on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*