Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs A Better Looking 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

A Better Looking Minesweeper

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The familiar game of careful choices, with four looks to make it your own. Choose the clean Modern theme, the beveled tiles of Retro, the naval chart colors of WW2, or the warm sandstone of Angkor. Start with Beginner and work your way through Intermediate, Expert, and Super Expert. Tap to reveal a square. Hold to place a flag, or switch to Flag mode for quicker marking. Zoom in and move around larger boards. A guided tutorial helps you learn the clues and practice on a real board. Play offline on iPhone and iPad, keep your best times and records, and pick up your saved game when you return. For a little competition, sign in to Apple Game Center and compare eligible new winning times on a separate leaderboard for each difficulty. Free, with no ads or purchases. Local play needs no account.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
A Better Looking Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Better Looking Minesweeper at none against Minesweeper Classic 2's 8. A Better Looking Minesweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. A Better Looking Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, A Better Looking Minesweeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus A Better Looking Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2A Better Looking Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCPanduranga Shenoy Kudige

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

A Better Looking Minesweeper

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

A Better Looking Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Better Looking Minesweeper free?
A Better Looking Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or A Better Looking Minesweeper have ads?
Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; A Better Looking Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or A Better Looking Minesweeper?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and A Better Looking Minesweeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on November 12, 2026 and A Better Looking Minesweeper on November 10, 2026.

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