Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Minesweeper Y

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

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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 Y

A modern, ad-free take on the classic tile-clearing puzzle game. Enjoy smooth performance, satisfying haptics, and compete on a global leaderboard. Train your logic and focus with multiple difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • 100% ad-free experience
  • Global leaderboard for competitive play
  • Undo last move feature
  • Chording support for faster gameplay
  • Responsive haptic feedback
  • Light and dark mode options
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Classic Minesweeper with no guessing, no ads and no bad luck. A logic puzzle where every board is solvable with pure deduction. Minesweeper Y is the classic Minesweeper puzzle game, rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. Turn on No-Guess mode and every minefield can be cleared with logic alone. No 50/50 coin flips, no losing a great run to a blind tap. It's a true no-luck puzzle: read the numbers, flag the mines, clear the grid and chase your best time. It's free Minesweeper with no ads at all, and it plays offline wherever you are. HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap any tile to start. Your first tap always opens a safe area. 2. Each number shows how many mines touch that tile. 3. Long-press or switch to flag mode to mark a mine with a flag. 4. Tap a number whose mines are all flagged to open every neighbour at once (chording). 5. Clear every safe tile to win, then try to do it faster. FEATURES - NO-GUESS MINESWEEPER: Every board is 100% solvable, a skill-based puzzle, not a lottery. If you lose, it's on your logic, not on luck. Minesweeper, no guessing: the way it was always meant to be played. - AD-FREE PUZZLE GAME: No banners, no pop-ups, no videos between games. Just the puzzle. - GLOBAL LEADERBOARD: Compete by difficulty and see where your best time ranks worldwide. Every winning board gets stamped with your global rank. - PERSONAL BESTS: Every win shows how it ranks among your own games, so you always know when you've set a new record. - PRO STATISTICS: Track the numbers expert players use. 3BV measures how complex a board is, 3BV/s measures your solving speed, and Efficiency shows how few taps you needed. Watch them improve game after game. - FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT MINESWEEPER: Easy, Medium and Expert boards, from a relaxed casual puzzle to a real logic challenge. - UNDO A MISCLICK: Hit a mine by accident? Undo your last move and keep going. One slip doesn't end the game. - CHORDING: Open several tiles with one tap and sweep faster, the way speed players do. - OFFLINE PUZZLE GAME: No connection needed. Perfect for flights, commutes and quick breaks. - CLASSIC RETRO LOOK: A clean, nostalgic design inspired by the original, with satisfying haptics and sounds. - LIGHT AND DARK MODE: Follows your system setting, so the board is easy on the eyes day or night. - iPHONE AND iPAD: A board that fits every screen, with portrait and landscape layouts. - MADE WITH PLAYERS: Suggest features and vote on ideas right in the app. ONE GAME, MANY NAMES Around the world, this classic goes by many names: Minesweeper, Mine Sweeper, Minefield or Sapper. Whatever you call it, the rules never change. Open the safe tiles, flag the mines and trust the numbers. Minesweeper Y keeps the classic Minesweeper you love and removes the one part that never felt fair: guessing. A BRAIN GAME FOR EVERY DAY Minesweeper is one of the best logic games ever made: simple rules, endless boards and real strategy. Every move is a small deduction puzzle, and every board is a strategy puzzle you solve one number at a time. A quick Easy game is a 30-second brain teaser and the perfect daily puzzle break. A clean Expert run is a challenging puzzle and a serious test of concentration, reasoning and pattern recognition. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or new to number puzzles, it's the thinking game that trains your mind without distractions. Made by one independent developer. Every game you play and every best time you set makes my day, and your feedback shapes what comes next. Download Minesweeper Y and play the classic the way it should be: fair, fast and free.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Minesweeper Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minesweeper Y at 100% against Minesweeper Classic 2's 37%. Minesweeper Y also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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

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 Y asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Y holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minesweeper Y's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper Y every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Minesweeper Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Minesweeper Y
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB12 MB
Age rating17++9
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCYegor Terokhin

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 Y

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Y

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 Y

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper Y free?
Minesweeper Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Y?
Minesweeper Y is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Minesweeper Y averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Y have ads?
Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; Minesweeper Y does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Y?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Minesweeper Y every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Minesweeper Y on October 24, 2026.

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