# Minesweeper! vs Big Bran

The clearest difference is rating: Big Bran at 5.0 against Minesweeper!'s 4.5. Big Bran also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Minesweeper!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). 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 Big Bran sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Bran 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 3, 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 Big Bran's.

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, Big Bran daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper! | Big Bran |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper/id426444406/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bran/id6797701241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 66 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) | [Branden Burch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797701243) |

## 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


### Big Bran

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bran/id6797701241)

Engage with a unique platformer where you control a flipping bottle that throws cups. Collect coins to interact with live streams, send messages, and even control stream timers. Upgrade abilities and play through hundreds of levels or an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Physics-based bottle flips, Cup throwing mechanics, Live stream message interaction, Stream timer control, Hundreds of levels, Endless mode, Permanent ability upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Bran Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper! free?

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

### Is Big Bran free?

Big Bran is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper! or Big Bran?

Big Bran is rated higher. Minesweeper! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Big Bran averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper! or Big Bran have ads?

Both Minesweeper! and Big Bran show ads.

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

Minesweeper! ships an update every 4 months, and Big Bran daily. Most recently, Minesweeper! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Big Bran on October 13, 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.*