# Minesweeper! vs Minesweeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minesweeper at 100% against Minesweeper!'s 68%. Minesweeper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Minesweeper!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minesweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Minesweeper!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Minesweeper's.

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, Minesweeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper! | Minesweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id426444406/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classical-game/id1542733875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Gyuhyeon Jeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/353770805) |

## 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-classical-game/id1542733875)

A classic logic puzzle game with a modern interface. Strategically uncover hidden mines on a grid, using deduction to avoid detonation. Compete globally for the fastest times and challenge yourself with various difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Classic Minesweeper gameplay, Modern design, Logic and strategy challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Global time leaderboards, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | 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 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper! or Minesweeper have ads?

Both Minesweeper! and Minesweeper show ads.

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

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, and Minesweeper weekly. Most recently, Minesweeper! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Minesweeper on October 14, 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.*