# Minesweeper! vs Minesweeper ⁕

Minesweeper! and Minesweeper ⁕ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Minesweeper!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Minesweeper ⁕'s. Minesweeper! also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 43). Minesweeper ⁕'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minesweeper! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minesweeper ⁕ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Minesweeper! against 4.4 for Minesweeper ⁕. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Minesweeper!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Minesweeper ⁕'s.

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, Minesweeper ⁕ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper! | Minesweeper ⁕ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id426444406/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id1443573096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) |

## 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


### Minesweeper ⁕

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id1443573096)

Experience the classic logic puzzle where you uncover hidden mines on a grid. Use number clues to deduce safe zones and avoid explosions. Features adjustable difficulty and intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Classic UI, 3 difficulty settings, Flag and question mode, Single-player puzzle, Grid-based logic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper! free?

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

### Is Minesweeper ⁕ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper! or Minesweeper ⁕?

Minesweeper! is rated higher. Minesweeper! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Minesweeper ⁕ averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper! or Minesweeper ⁕ have ads?

Minesweeper! shows ads; Minesweeper ⁕ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minesweeper! or Minesweeper ⁕?

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, and Minesweeper ⁕ every 3 months. Most recently, Minesweeper! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Minesweeper ⁕ on October 1, 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.*