Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Minesweeper ~

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Classic 2

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
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Minesweeper 2 is the sequel to the classic retro PC game, bringing the nostalgic game you know and love to your mobile phone. The game is simple: use strategy and logic to avoid the bombs to clear the minefield. Challenge yourself and use the custom board builder to create your own puzzles. Track progress and game stats to beat your own times & scores. If you like old classic games like chess, checkers, backgammon, solitaire, freecell, and 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. Beneath each tile is is either a number to indicates how many mines are touching the tile, a blank space, or a mine that will explode when tapped. Use strategy and logic to navigate the mine map and win the game! Features: High Score leaderboard for each difficulty setting Stats tracking to keep monitor your progress Select level of difficulty: Beginner, Medium, Difficult Customize your game for an even greater challenge Flag Mode: Mark tiles you think are bombs Easy to use interface, smooth gaming experience Pinch to zoom Use hints to reveal the location of a single bomb Portrait & Landscape mode available on both iPhone and iPad Thanks for playing Minesweeper Classic 2! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. View our Terms of Service at: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ View our Privacy Policy at: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Minesweeper ~

Experience a classic logic puzzle game enhanced with AI. This version uses advanced algorithms to provide a challenging yet fair experience, offering multiple difficulty levels and daily rewards. Exercise your brain and reasoning skills with a unique take on a beloved pastime.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced gameplay
  • Logic reasoning exercises
  • 4 difficulty options
  • Daily rewards
  • Unlockable fun experiences
  • Custom tailored gaming experience
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Classic minesweeper game, redefined by AI. Our minesweeper game is one of its own kind in the market. We leverage AI technology to achieve various improvement on top of the classic minesweeper game. - Exercise your brain and logic reasoning skills - 4 difficulty options - Fun experiences to unlock and daily rewards to claim. - Classic minesweeper redefined by AI * Redefined by AI * 1. Model the minesweeper game as a Constraint Satisfaction Problem (CSP) [a] 2. Precompute the heuristic score for each valid move using multiple state-of-the-art algorithms [b], to yield a stack rank of 10 (or less) best moves. 3. Based on the heuristic difference between the optimal move and the actual move by the user, we use our pre-defined probability (non-uniform distribution) to control the mine position (by ad-hoc switching cells on the board). 4. At the end of the game, further tune the mine-switching probability using win/lose ratio as an input [c], to ensure a custom tailored gaming experience that’s challenging but not frustrating. References: [a] https://inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs188/fa18/assets/slides/lec4/FA18_cs188_lecture4_CSPs_6pp.pdf [b] https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/14398552/BECERRA-SENIORTHESIS-2015.pdf?sequence=1 [c] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Minesweeper ~4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper ~ at none against Minesweeper Classic 2's 8. Minesweeper ~ also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 37%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Minesweeper ~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Minesweeper Classic 2 against 4.6 for Minesweeper ~. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 68% of Minesweeper ~'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper ~ weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Minesweeper ~: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Minesweeper ~
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)4.6 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K8.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCYi Zeng

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic 2

All ratings7,580 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews904 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative50.7%

Minesweeper ~

All ratings7,515 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative21.7%

User reviews

Minesweeper Classic 2

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Minesweeper ~

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive games
  • 💻 Variety of mini-apps
  • 👍 Minimal ads
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty adjusting screen size
  • 🔊 Annoying background music
  • 🚫 Lack of ad-free option
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper Classic 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Minesweeper ~

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect minesweeper puzzle generation
  • Ads interrupting gameplay
  • Compatibility issues on larger screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add question mark functionality
  • Implement a dark mode
  • Introduce a paid ad-free version
  • Improve game progress saving

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Minesweeper Classic 2

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$6.991 Year
  • Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro$9.991 Year
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  • Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock AllFree
  • Ad Free$14.99
None

Minesweeper ~

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper ~?
Minesweeper ~ is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Minesweeper ~ averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper ~ have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic 2 and Minesweeper ~ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper ~?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Minesweeper ~ weekly. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Minesweeper ~ on October 21, 2026.

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