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

Uncover all safe squares on a grid without detonating any mines. Use long taps or swipes to mark suspected mine locations. Experience a classic puzzle challenge.

Highlights
  • Uncover safe squares
  • Mark mine locations
  • Long tap or swipe controls
  • Classic puzzle gameplay
Features
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The goal of the game is to uncover all the squares that do not contain mines. To mark a mine use long tap or swipe! Download and enjoy :)

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Minesweeper Classic 2 and Minesweeper both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Minesweeper's written reviews are positive against 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's. Minesweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, 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

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 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Minesweeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCxNeat.com

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 ratings1,490 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.5%

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 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Classic game experience
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🔒 Respects user privacy
  • 💡 Undo/redo feature
  • 👍 Minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent flag placement
  • 🐛 Ads covering gameplay
  • 🐛 Ads resetting board
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues

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

2 issues
  • Crashing on launch
  • Recurring mine layout patterns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Toggle flag button
  • Difficulty settings
  • Landscape mode without scrolling
  • Game statistics and logs

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
2 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time2
  • Minesweeper$0.99
  • Minesweeper Classic$2.99

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 in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper?
Minesweeper Classic 2 and Minesweeper are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.6K and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper have ads?
Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Minesweeper monthly. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Minesweeper on October 16, 2026.

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