# Minesweeper Classic 2 vs GRIDZILLA

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic 2 | GRIDZILLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Jake Elrod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271152208) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper Classic 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | Free | one-time |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 👍 Reminds users of the original Windows version
- 😊 Enjoyable and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Undo/continue feature
- Ability to view mistakes after losing
- Customizable colors and themes
- Diagonal scrolling
- Improved flag functionality


### GRIDZILLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*