# Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Thoroughly MineSweeper

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic 2 | Thoroughly MineSweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoroughly-minesweeper/id928933656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Yuki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/467085185) |

## 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


### Thoroughly MineSweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoroughly-minesweeper/id928933656)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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