Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs GRIDZILLA

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

GRIDZILLA

Engage in a strategic grid-based puzzle where you place tiles to clear rows and achieve high scores. Compete globally, personalize your experience with themes, and track your progress. Designed for both casual players and competitive gamers.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable themes and icons
  • Player statistics dashboard
  • Social play with friends
  • Parental controls
Features
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Unleash your inner strategist with GRIDZILLA! Dive into the ultimate grid-based puzzle challenge where every move counts. Place tiles, clear rows, and outsmart the grid to rack up high scores. Whether you're a casual player looking for a quick brain teaser or a competitive gamer aiming for the global top spot, GRIDZILLA offers endless addictive gameplay. **Features:** • **Strategic Gameplay:** Plan your moves carefully to clear lines and prevent the grid from filling up. • **Global Leaderboards:** Compete against players worldwide and climb the ranks to become the ultimate Grid God. • **Personalize Your Experience:** Unlock vibrant Themes and unique Profile Icons (from "AquaZilla" to the legendary "Gridzilla"). • **Player Intelligence:** Track your stats with the Stats dashboard—see your win rates, play style, and more. • **Social Play:** Add friends, track their progress, and challenge them to beat your best score. • **Fair Play Environment:** Includes robust parental controls and age assurance features for a safe gaming experience. Join the grid. Dominate the board. Become GRIDZILLA.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
GRIDZILLA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GRIDZILLA at 100% against Minesweeper Classic 2's 37%. GRIDZILLA also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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

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 GRIDZILLA sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GRIDZILLA 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 7, 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 GRIDZILLA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, GRIDZILLA daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus GRIDZILLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2GRIDZILLA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCJake Elrod

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic 2

All ratings7,580 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews904 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative50.7%

GRIDZILLA

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

GRIDZILLA

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
3 purchases

GRIDZILLA

One-time3
  • 3,000 Coins$0.99
  • 18,000 Coins$4.99
  • 40,000$9.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIDZILLA free?
GRIDZILLA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or GRIDZILLA?
GRIDZILLA is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while GRIDZILLA averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or GRIDZILLA have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic 2 and GRIDZILLA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or GRIDZILLA?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and GRIDZILLA daily. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and GRIDZILLA on October 15, 2026.

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