Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Thoroughly 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

Thoroughly MineSweeper

An advanced take on the classic puzzle game, this app offers an optimized touch interface for extended play. It includes a detailed manual for new players and is suitable for those familiar with the original.

Highlights
  • Advanced gameplay mechanics
  • Optimized touch interface
  • Detailed game manual
  • Extended play design
  • Classic puzzle experience
Features
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Do you know MineSweeper? in the latter part of the 20th century, the people played this game on and on for a long time. Thoroughly MineSweeper is the advanced MineSweeper. The game design lets the player play more long time. The interface is optimized for touch panel interface. Even if you don't know the classic minesweeper (If you are 21st century people), don't worry! We prepare the detail game manual for you in the app. If you know classic minesweeper, of course there is no matter to play this game.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Thoroughly MineSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thoroughly MineSweeper at 83% against Minesweeper Classic 2's 37%. Thoroughly MineSweeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence 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. Thoroughly MineSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Classic 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Thoroughly MineSweeper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Thoroughly MineSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Thoroughly MineSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCYuki Fujimoto

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic 2

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

Thoroughly MineSweeper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Thoroughly 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

Thoroughly MineSweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thoroughly MineSweeper free?
Thoroughly MineSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Thoroughly MineSweeper?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Thoroughly MineSweeper averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Thoroughly MineSweeper have ads?
Minesweeper Classic 2 shows ads; Thoroughly MineSweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Thoroughly MineSweeper?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Thoroughly MineSweeper every 2 months. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Thoroughly MineSweeper on October 3, 2026.

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