# Minesweeper Classic 2 vs ∙ Solitaire ∙

Minesweeper Classic 2 and ∙ Solitaire ∙ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of ∙ Solitaire ∙'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's. ∙ Solitaire ∙ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 152). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 ∙ Solitaire ∙ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for ∙ Solitaire ∙. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 152, 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 88% of ∙ Solitaire ∙'s.

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, ∙ Solitaire ∙ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic 2 | ∙ Solitaire ∙ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472/reviews) | **[4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1304695854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 163 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) | [Still57](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018653778) |

## 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


### ∙ Solitaire ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1304695854)

Experience classic Solitaire with over 50 customizable themes and multiple game modes. Earn coins to unlock new themes and enjoy features like solvable deals, win animations, and adjustable card speeds. Personalize your gameplay with extensive settings and enjoy a smooth experience with 3D animations and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** 50+ classic themes, 3 game modes (Normal, Vegas, Vegas+), Solvable deals algorithm, Win animations, Adjustable card speed, 3D animations with haptic feedback, Landscape mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire 2x Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60.000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150.000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?

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

### Is ∙ Solitaire ∙ free?

∙ Solitaire ∙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or ∙ Solitaire ∙?

∙ Solitaire ∙ is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while ∙ Solitaire ∙ averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or ∙ Solitaire ∙ have ads?

Both Minesweeper Classic 2 and ∙ Solitaire ∙ show ads.

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

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ∙ Solitaire ∙ monthly. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and ∙ Solitaire ∙ on October 15, 2026.

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