Comparison

Minesweeper! vs Sudoku Harmonic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Minesweeper!

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
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Enjoy Minesweeper!, the classic Windows 95 game, anytime on your device - exclusively for iOS. This classic throwback game provides hours of fun on those slow days. Just try to avoid the bombs to clear the minefield and win the game! Apply strategy and logic to navigate various levels of difficulty and if you’re feeling confident, take a shot at the custom board builder for more challenging gameplay. This is perfect for fans of classic games such as checkers, chess, sudoku, solitaire and Tetris. Test your focus and keep your mind sharp with this nostalgic brain training app. Game Features: - Pinch to zoom tiles - Monitor progress with a stats tracker and use it to beat top times - Unlimited Minesweeper games with three different difficulty settings and a custom mode - Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements - Great statistics that help track your progress - Adjustable levels of difficulty: Beginner, Medium and Difficulty - User-friendly Flag Mode: Easily turn on flag mode to mark tiles - Warns users how many mines are left Brought to you by Maple Media, the Solitaire, Mahjong and Sudoku Company. Thank you for playing Minesweeper! Have any questions, problems or feedback? Email: contact@maplemedia.io Visit us: http://www.maplemedia.io/

About

Sudoku Harmonic

Experience Sudoku like never before with a unique sonic twist. Each number corresponds to a Solfeggio frequency, creating a calming and immersive audio experience that enhances focus and relaxation. It's a mentally engaging puzzle game designed to leave you feeling centered and uplifted.

Highlights
  • Solfeggio frequencies mapped to numbers
  • Harmonious layered audio feedback
  • Minimalist interface
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Customizable sound and visuals
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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This is Sudoku, reimagined as a gift for your senses. Sudoku Harmonic transforms the classic puzzle you love into an immersive sonic experience. Each number (1 - 9) plays its own Solfeggio frequency (174 Hz – 963 Hz), turning every move into a moment of sound that draws you deeper into focus and flow. This is the puzzle game you'll actually want to keep playing - not out of habit, but because it feels genuinely uplifting. Why players are hooked: - The audio creates a calming, satisfying rhythm as you solve - You naturally enter a state of relaxed concentration - Time passes differently—you're present, not anxious - It's mentally engaging without being draining - You finish sessions feeling centered, not depleted What makes it different: Each number triggers a specific Solfeggio tone, creating a harmonic soundscape as you play. The experience supports relaxation, mental clarity, and mindful focus - making this a puzzle game that actually enhances your state of mind rather than just filling time. Features: - Solfeggio frequencies (174 Hz - 963 Hz) mapped to each number - Beautiful, minimalist interface - Multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels - Harmonious, layered audio feedback - Customizable sound and visual settings - Light and dark modes - Clean, distraction-free design Perfect for: - Sudoku enthusiasts ready for an evolution of the classic game - Meditation and mindfulness practitioners - Anyone curious about frequency and sound experiences - People who want mental exercise that feels restorative - Those seeking a genuinely calming daily ritual Put on your headphones. Take a breath. And discover why this might become the most uplifting part of your day. Welcome to Sudoku Harmonic - where the game you love meets the frequencies that elevate it.

Screenshots

Minesweeper!4 screens
Sudoku Harmonic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Harmonic at none against Minesweeper!'s 1. Sudoku Harmonic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Minesweeper!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Harmonic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Harmonic 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 2, 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 Sudoku Harmonic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku Harmonic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Minesweeper! versus Sudoku Harmonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper!Sudoku Harmonic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDo More Mobile, LLC.Qi Machine LLC

Customer experience

Minesweeper!

All ratings1,718 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative24.4%

Sudoku Harmonic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Sudoku Harmonic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper!

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$9.99
None

Sudoku Harmonic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper! free?
Minesweeper! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Harmonic free?
Sudoku Harmonic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper! or Sudoku Harmonic?
Sudoku Harmonic is rated higher. Minesweeper! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Sudoku Harmonic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Minesweeper! or Sudoku Harmonic have ads?
Minesweeper! shows ads; Sudoku Harmonic does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper! or Sudoku Harmonic?
Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku Harmonic every 2 days. Most recently, Minesweeper! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sudoku Harmonic on November 5, 2026.

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