Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Minesweeper King

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

Minesweeper King

Experience classic Minesweeper with a modern twist. Challenge yourself through hundreds of levels or compete against players worldwide in real-time multiplayer matches. Enjoy daily rewards and track your progress on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Stage mode levels
  • Hardcore Master mode
  • Online 1:1 multiplayer matches
  • Daily hints and attendance rewards
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Tablet device support
Features
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Easy difficulty for everyone and can paly getting difficult by next stage. You can compete with gamers around the world multiplayer. Enjoy anytime the best minesweeper in the world. [Features] - Stage mode have 1000 Levels - Master mode have hardcore Stage offers - Mission for have to find 600 bomb in Master mode - Multiplayer: Online 1:1 Minesweeper match - Special system of opening the map when press number - Hints items daily attendance compensation - leaderboards, achievements support - Tablet devices support - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Minesweeper King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Minesweeper Classic 2 at 7.6K against Minesweeper King's 21. Minesweeper King's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 37%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Minesweeper King 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Minesweeper Classic 2 against 4.5 for Minesweeper King. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Minesweeper Classic 2's written reviews are positive against 58% of Minesweeper King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper King every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Minesweeper King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Minesweeper King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better4.5 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCMOBIRIX

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic 2

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

Minesweeper King

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Minesweeper King

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

Minesweeper King

One-time3
  • Continue Item$1.99
  • 5 hint items$2.99
  • 60 hint items$29.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper King free?
Minesweeper King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper King?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Minesweeper King averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper King have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic 2 and Minesweeper King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Minesweeper King?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Minesweeper King every 3 months. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Minesweeper King on October 15, 2026.

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