# Minesweeper! vs Number Thumper

The clearest difference is ads: Number Thumper at none against Minesweeper!'s shown. Number Thumper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Minesweeper!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minesweeper! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Number Thumper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Number Thumper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper! | Number Thumper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id426444406/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-thumper/id1399769865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id426444406)

Relive the classic Windows 95 puzzle experience on your iOS device. Strategically clear minefields by avoiding bombs, with adjustable difficulty levels and a custom board builder. Perfect for fans of logic and brain-training games.

**Highlights:** Classic Minesweeper gameplay, Multiple difficulty settings, Custom board builder, Pinch to zoom, Stats tracker, Flag Mode, Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Classic gameplay
- 🤯 Challenging and addictive
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- 😌 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect number of mines displayed
- 🔍 Difficulty zooming in/out on larger boards
- 💢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🤯 Game crashes/freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers not accurately representing nearby mines
- Game board not fully visible on screen
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Customizable game board sizes
- Ability to save/resume games
- Improved performance on larger boards


### Number Thumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-thumper/id1399769865)

Test your reflexes and logic in this fast-paced tapping game. Find the quickest sequence to tap numbers according to specific rules, aiming to beat the clock. It's more than just simple tapping; it requires pattern recognition and strategic finger placement.

**Highlights:** Logic and pattern recognition, Fast-paced tapping gameplay, Beat the clock challenges, Strategic finger placement, Unique tapping rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper! free?

Minesweeper! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Number Thumper free?

Number Thumper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper! or Number Thumper?

Number Thumper is rated higher. Minesweeper! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Number Thumper averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper! or Number Thumper have ads?

Minesweeper! shows ads; Number Thumper does not.

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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.*