# Emerald Mine vs Minesweeper NETFLIX

The clearest difference is rating: Minesweeper NETFLIX at 4.8 against Emerald Mine's 4.0. Minesweeper NETFLIX also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 32). Emerald Mine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minesweeper NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Emerald Mine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minesweeper NETFLIX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper NETFLIX has 2.5K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Emerald Mine's written reviews are positive against 60% of Minesweeper NETFLIX's.

Emerald Mine ships an update every 2 weeks, Minesweeper NETFLIX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emerald Mine | Minesweeper NETFLIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-mine/id448002032/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-netflix/id6451006817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Les Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Emerald Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-mine/id448002032)

Navigate treacherous underground caves as a miner, collecting gems to unlock exit portals. Avoid hazards like exploding bugs, tanks, aliens, and falling debris. Relive a classic Amiga experience with over 6,000 levels.

**Highlights:** Collect gems to open exit portals, Avoid hazards: bugs, tanks, aliens, acid, Over 6,000 classic levels, MFi controller support, Game Center high scores, Touchscreen controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

-  nostalgic recreation of a classic game
- 👍 Great port of a classic
- 💡 iCade compatible controller support
- ✨ Free to play
- 🌟 Brings back Amiga memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls are difficult to master
- 😥 Unresponsive controls
- ⚠️ Swiping controls are not ideal
- ❌ Some levels are impossible
- 😩 Frustrating to control on touchscreens

**Reported bugs**

- Figure doesn't move on iPad
- Snap does not work on iPhone
- Game quits at certain levels
- Level 7 is impossible to beat
- Controls are incomplete

**Requested features**

- Add on-screen gamepad option
- Improve touchscreen controls
- Option to skip difficult levels
- Remove or adjust timer
- Add music to the game's first screen


### Minesweeper NETFLIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-netflix/id6451006817)

A fresh take on the classic logic puzzle game, this app challenges you to clear undersea mines using numeric clues and deduction. Travel the world, unlock landmarks, and collect retro-style stickers and posters as you progress through hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzle gameplay, Global travel mode, Daily challenges, Customizable puzzles, Collectible stickers and posters, Autosave progress

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extreme mode added
- 👍 Great interface
- 👍 Nostalgic gameplay
- 🚀 Awesome update to a classic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Progress loss issues
- 👎 Controls need improvement
- 👎 Difficulty too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Flag button stops working
- Tile numbers don't always match mines
- Can't clear tiles in flag mode

**Requested features**

- Add question mark option
- Improve flag button and controls
- Add landscape mode for iPads
- Add time-based mode
- Ability to skip easy levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emerald Mine free?

Emerald Mine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Minesweeper NETFLIX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emerald Mine or Minesweeper NETFLIX?

Minesweeper NETFLIX is rated higher. Emerald Mine averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Minesweeper NETFLIX averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Emerald Mine or Minesweeper NETFLIX have ads?

Neither Emerald Mine nor Minesweeper NETFLIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emerald Mine or Minesweeper NETFLIX?

Emerald Mine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minesweeper NETFLIX every 2 months. Most recently, Emerald Mine was updated on October 21, 2026 and Minesweeper NETFLIX on October 24, 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.*