Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Linko
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/
Linko
A simple and calming puzzle game designed for relaxation. Players rotate lines on a board to connect them all, offering an easy-to-learn maze-like experience for all ages. The game's revenue supports a stray cat shelter.
- Simple one-finger controls
- Calming maze-like gameplay
- Easy to learn for all ages
- Rotate lines to connect
- Relaxing mind exercise
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Linko is a very simple and calming puzzle game. All you need to prepare to play Linko is your phone and one finger. Linko is not difficult or complicated, so anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. Calm your mind and proceed as if solving a simple maze. [How to play] Rotate the lines on the given board to connect them all. Try it right now! + PS: Most of the revenue generated through the game is used for the shelter for stray cats that we manage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Minesweeper Classic 2 at 4.6 against Linko's 3.8. Minesweeper Classic 2 also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 26). Linko's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minesweeper Classic 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 61% of Linko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Linko every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minesweeper Classic 2 | Linko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better | 3.8 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maple Media Apps, LLC | 1PixelStudio Co. |
Customer experience
Minesweeper Classic 2
Linko
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
Linko
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
- Unlock AllFree
- Ad Free$14.99
Linko
- Donate low price.$4.99
- Donate medium price.$19.99
- Donate high price.$44.99
Questions
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