Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Minesweeper Q

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 Q

Experience the classic Minesweeper puzzle game with a smooth, fast interface. Enjoy customizable boards, multiple difficulty levels, and intuitive controls for a seamless gameplay experience. Track your progress with high scores and statistics.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag scroll and quick mode changes
  • First tap luck
  • Optional sound assist
  • Highscore and statistics tracking
  • Customizable board size and mine count
  • Built-in help and video tutorial
  • Multiple appearance themes
Features
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Classic Minesweeper game for iOS. Standard game rules with best, smoothest, very fast interface. We will keep our best to improve this game, since we are also devotees of minesweeper ! Please free feel to provide your suggestion or bug report by mail. ****************************************************** Features ****************************************************** ◆ Easy to control (Drag scroll, Quick change mode, Quick open…etc) ◆ First tap luck ◆ Optional sound assist ◆ Highscore/Statistics data ◆ Game center support ◆ 8 appearance include classic style & shuffle ◆ 3 classic difficulty ◆ Fully configurable, board size & number of mines. ◆ Quick Overview ◆ Auto save ◆ Fast launch time ◆ Build in minesweeper help & Video tutorial ◆ iOS4 multi-tasking support ◆ Share with Twitter & Facebook ◆ Retina High resolution support ◆ 3D Touch support ******************************************************* How to control Minesweeper ******************************************************* Normal mode: - Tap a square to clear it. - Tap and hold to flagging. - Tap a numbered square next to that many flags to clear the rest.(Quick open) - Tap empty square to change control mode.(Quick change mode) Quick Flagging mode: - Tap a square to flagging. - Tap and hold to clear square. - Tap a numbered square next to that many flags to clear the rest.(Quick open) - Tap empty square to change control mode.(Quick change mode) ****************************************************** Minesweeper Q Support ****************************************************** Please follow us on twitter to get the latest Minesweeper Q news. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/spicalibar WebSite: http://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/ Mail: stargazing.spica@gmail.com

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Minesweeper Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

Minesweeper Classic 2 and Minesweeper Q both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Minesweeper Q's written reviews are positive against 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's. Minesweeper Q also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Minesweeper Q sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Q holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 19K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Minesweeper Q's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper Q every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Minesweeper Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Minesweeper Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)4.8 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews91.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K19K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCSpica

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 Q

All ratings18,593 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,433 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.7%

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 Q

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Classic minesweeper experience
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 👍 No ads or interruptions
  • 👍 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashes
  • 🐛 Sensitive touch controls
  • 🐛 Guessing required too often
  • 🐛 Difficulty in setting custom game size

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 Q

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent bomb counting logic
  • Freeze when switching between apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/Redo feature
  • More advanced statistics tracking
  • Larger board sizes
  • Multiplayer mode

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
1 purchases

Minesweeper Q

One-time1
  • Premium version$1.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper Q free?
Minesweeper Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Q?
Minesweeper Q is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Minesweeper Q averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Q have ads?
Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; Minesweeper Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper Q?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Minesweeper Q every 3 months. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Minesweeper Q on October 30, 2026.

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