Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Mastermine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Logic-based minefield clearing
- Custom board builder
- Progress and game stats tracking
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Flagging mode for suspected mines
- High score leaderboard
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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/
Mastermine
Experience a 3D twist on a classic logic puzzle. Navigate complex boards across a 3D cube, utilizing unique power-ups and customizable skins. Compete globally on leaderboards and explore various game modes for endless challenges.
- 3D cube board navigation
- Power-ups for board manipulation
- Customizable skins
- Global solve-time leaderboards
- Multiple game modes (Time Crisis, Campaign, Sandbox)
- Ever-increasing cube sizes
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Mastermine is a 3D, Minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D cube. New features & twists keep the game interesting: - Power-ups rearrange parts of the board in 3D, shifting the game - Skins customise the look and feel of the cube - Challenges keep you coming back for more, and reward you with power-ups - A global solve-time leaderboard allows you to compete (cross-platform) with your friends for the world's fastest times - Ever-increasing cube sizes keep up the pace - Different original game-modes like Time Crisis, Campaign or Sandbox change it up even more On top of this, the game is 100% Ad-Free, and doesn't sell your data to anybody. The only purchase in the game is a Premium unlock to allow you to save your Campaign progress + a few other goodies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mastermine at none against Minesweeper Classic 2's shown. Mastermine also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 116) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Minesweeper Classic 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mastermine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minesweeper Classic 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Mastermine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minesweeper Classic 2 | Mastermine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better | 4.3 (116 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K — better | 116 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maple Media Apps, LLC | Adam Soutar |
Customer experience
Minesweeper Classic 2
Mastermine
User reviews
Minesweeper Classic 2
From 7.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Mastermine
From 116 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Innovative 3D twist on classic Minesweeper
- 🎵 High-quality, well-designed music and audio
- 🆓 Free to play with no ads in free version
- 💎 Polished and well-developed game
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for Pro features ($1.99-$2)
Room to improve
- 🎮 Confusing control scheme (tap vs. hold)
- 🐛 Accidental reveals when trying to flag
- 🔄 Inconsistent touch detection and responsiveness
- 🎨 Limited iPad support (portrait mode only)
- 💳 Significant paywall for higher difficulties (8x8+)
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
Mastermine
Reported bugs
10 issues- Leaderboard fails to load
- Flag placement sometimes unresponsive
- Sync error in settings
- Refresh glitch causing progress loss after reinstall
- Time Crisis mode timer starts at random intervals
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- Inconsistent mine adjacency logic across cube faces
- Numbers counting bombs incorrectly on adjacent faces
- Touch controls registering unintended actions during rotation
- Halloween event effects cannot be disabled
- Thunder sound effects bypass volume settings
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control scheme (tap to reveal, hold to flag)
- Dedicated flag/reveal toggle button on HUD
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Better tutorial and how-to-play guide
- Number orientation lock (always facing up)
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- Music track selection option
- Improved camera controls and angles
- Auto-clear feature when flagging complete numbers
- Sync progress across devices
- Alternative game shapes (hexagons, pentagons, spheres)
- Ad-based alternative to paid features
- Adjustable hold-to-flag timing in settings
In-app purchases
Minesweeper Classic 2
- 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
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- Ad Free$14.99
Mastermine
- Mastermine PRO Upgrade$1.99
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