Comparison

Minesweeper + Break the Code vs Square Valley

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper + Break the Code

Features
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Two classic logic games of all times in one app: Minesweeper & Break the Code! Both very easy to play, highly addictive, and with several difficulty options! Features: - Colorful graphics. - Great Music and SFX. - Close any time and resume later. Minesweeper: - 6 Board sizes. - Choose the density of mines. - Enable lives or play classic single life. Break the Code: - Choose the amount of ball colors. - Choose how many ball places. - Select either to allow repeat colors or not. More info and games at: www.boviosoft.com

About

Square Valley

Shape unique lands by strategically placing tiles like houses, farms, and natural elements. Connect them with roads and rivers while overcoming placement challenges. Progress through levels to unlock new tiles and face increasingly complex world-building puzzles.

Highlights
  • Tile placement for world creation
  • Connect tiles with roads and rivers
  • Strategic planning and puzzle solving
  • Three chapters with 45 levels
  • Unlock new tiles and overcome obstacles
  • Replay levels for higher scores
  • Sandbox mode for custom experiences
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A charming tile-laying puzzle game. Make the best valley you can out of the tiles and placements you're given. Puzzles with no randomness can become a bit boring over time. And when it is too random, it can feel unfair. Square Valley sits nicely in the middle where you are challenged for each level, but it still feels fair in the end. Satisfying. Every level is comprised of a fixed set of tiles that come together to form a challenge each step of the way. You're continually cycling through your deck of tiles – always a fresh look. You're also limited to only certain spots on the board where you can place the tiles all in order to reach the highest score you can. A windmill wants the surrounding wheat fields, forests have winding rivers through them, and churches stand firm within the city walls packed with houses. Not to worry, you won't get stuck. There's generous room to succeed at every level. Leaderboards are there too, for those who want to keep challenging themselves. Feel free to push forward, or go back to previous levels and beat your old self. When you complete that last turn, you'll find yourself with a unique little village to be proud of. Features: + Pay once – no ads, no in-app purchases, no account required + 150+ tiles · 45 levels · 3 chapters + A new challenge every day, for everyone + Set your own rules to play with tiles drawn at random + Competitive leaderboards + Works offline

Screenshots

Minesweeper + Break the Code4 screens
Square Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Square Valley at every 2 weeks against Minesweeper + Break the Code's every 39 months. Minesweeper + Break the Code's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Minesweeper + Break the Code costs $0.99 and Square Valley $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper + Break the Code ships an update every 39 months, Square Valley every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper + Break the Code versus Square Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper + Break the CodeSquare Valley
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating—4.8 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—93 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BovioRyan Becijos

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper + Break the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Square Valley

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Leaderboard freezes when displaying top 10 scores
  • Tile scoring miscalculations (e.g., Cherry Orchard, Fir Grove)
  • Tutorial bug where selected tiles change unexpectedly
  • Some tiles don't work as described in requirements
  • Scoring feedback unclear until level completion
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  • Inconsistent tile placement rules not documented
  • Protected Copper Beech scoring issues
  • Random tile placement can create impossible scenarios

Requested features

14 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Landscape/iPad support with larger maps
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • Real-time score feedback per tile placement
  • Glossary with detailed tile explanations
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  • Personal stats and score history per level
  • Customizable sandbox mode with more options
  • Music volume slider (separate from sound effects)
  • Global leaderboards with player names
  • Board game physical version
  • Expansion packs with new tile sets
  • Undo and skip buttons (mentioned as implemented in recent update)
  • Additional language translations
  • Split-screen multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper + Break the Code

No in-app purchases

None

Square Valley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper + Break the Code free?
Minesweeper + Break the Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Valley free?
Square Valley costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper + Break the Code or Square Valley have ads?
Neither Minesweeper + Break the Code nor Square Valley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper + Break the Code or Square Valley?
Minesweeper + Break the Code ships an update every 39 months, and Square Valley every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper + Break the Code was updated on October 8, 2026 and Square Valley on October 9, 2026.

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