# Minesweeper Classic 2 vs ™ Minesweeper

The clearest difference is ads: ™ Minesweeper at none against Minesweeper Classic 2's shown. ™ Minesweeper also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 745). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minesweeper Classic 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ™ Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Minesweeper Classic 2 against 4.5 for ™ Minesweeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 745, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of ™ Minesweeper's.

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, ™ Minesweeper every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic 2 | ™ Minesweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472/reviews)** | [4.5 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id1101590054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 745 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **45.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [VM Mobile Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/646128457) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper Classic 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472)

Experience the classic logic puzzle game on your mobile device. Use strategy to reveal numbered tiles and avoid hidden mines. Create custom challenges and track your progress to improve your scores.

**Highlights:** Logic-based minefield clearing, Custom board builder, Progress and game stats tracking, Multiple difficulty levels, Flagging mode for suspected mines, High score leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | Free | one-time |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 👍 Reminds users of the original Windows version
- 😊 Enjoyable and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate/inconsistent numbers around mines
- 🔍 Difficulty in starting a game due to blind luck
- 🕰️ Slow game progression and transitions
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect mine counts around numbered tiles
- Flags randomly appearing without user interaction
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Zoom and UI issues on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Undo/continue feature
- Ability to view mistakes after losing
- Customizable colors and themes
- Diagonal scrolling
- Improved flag functionality


### ™ Minesweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id1101590054)

Relive the classic Minesweeper puzzle game with a modern mobile adaptation. Enjoy authentic gameplay, customizable challenges, and helpful features like undo and hints. Compete globally and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Authentic classic gameplay, Diverse themes, Undo feature, Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable challenges, Zoom functionality, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Windows Minesweeper
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay that appeals to nostalgic players
- 💾 Lightweight app (only 11MB)
- 🎨 Clean, simple design with appropriate theme and colors
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🚫 Ads blocking game buttons and score display
- 💰 Paid version still contains ads
- 🎮 Forced promotional pop-ups for other games
- 📏 Small default square size requiring manual zoom each game

**Reported bugs**

- App pastes clipboard contents and sends to server
- Game orientation displays upside down
- Game becomes unresponsive after promotional pop-up appears
- Automatic switching to different games during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Persistent zoom level settings between games
- Modern UI/design upgrade from Windows 3.1 aesthetic
- Ad-free experience for paid users
- Larger default square sizes
- Option to disable promotional pop-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?

Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ™ Minesweeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or ™ Minesweeper?

Minesweeper Classic 2 is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while ™ Minesweeper averages 4.5 from 745 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or ™ Minesweeper have ads?

Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; ™ Minesweeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or ™ Minesweeper?

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ™ Minesweeper every 5 months. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and ™ Minesweeper on September 27, 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.*