Minesweeper Go vs MineSweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minesweeper Go
Experience a classic puzzle game with a modern interface and customizable themes. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels, custom game options, and intuitive controls for a relaxing yet challenging gameplay experience. Features include a second chance option and zoom functionality.
- Four theme modes (Light, Dark, Classic, Classic Mono)
- Six difficulty levels and custom games
- Tap & Hold controls with HUD buttons
- Pinch-to-zoom board
- Second chance undo feature
- Landscape and Portrait orientations
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Relax and enjoy this classic, retro Minesweeper, with a modern twist. - Four awesome theme modes to choose from: Light, Dark, Classic, and Classic Mono. - Made for fans of classic Windows Minesweeper and for those who want a more modern look. - 6 Minesweeper difficulties and new CUSTOM GAMES! - Quick & Easy Gameplay. - Tap & Hold to place flags and marks or toggle each mode with the HUD buttons. - ""Middle Mouse"" mimic by touching numbers. - Zoom the board in and out using pinch gestures. - Sleekest UI of any Minesweeper on the store. - Full HD retina graphics. - Landscape and Portrait orientations. - Cool second chance feature enables you to undo your last move. Great for accidental tile touches. - Universal device support. If you enjoy Minesweeper Go, please don't forget to leave a review! Thanks for playing! The best Minesweeper on the app store! Please send us your feedback at: contact@maplemedia.io
MineSweeper
Experience the classic Minesweeper game without any interruptions. This version offers a clean interface and is completely free to play. Enjoy the strategic challenge on your mobile device.
- Classic Minesweeper gameplay
- No advertisements
- Clean interface
- 3D Touch support
- Free to play
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MineSweeper without any ADVERTISEMENT. TIPS: Use 3D Touch for better experience. Twitter: @CallMeFlyKite Weibo: https://weibo.com/hiy0u
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineSweeper at none against Minesweeper Go's 1. MineSweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 65%). Minesweeper Go's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 21). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Minesweeper Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MineSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
MineSweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Go has 2.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Minesweeper Go's written reviews are positive against 96% of MineSweeper's.
Minesweeper Go ships an update every 8 months, MineSweeper every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Minesweeper Go | MineSweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | 95.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Do More Mobile, LLC. | 政 冯 |
Customer experience
Minesweeper Go
MineSweeper
Bugs and requests
Minesweeper Go
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect mine counts around revealed tiles
- Inability to clear top rows of larger boards due to ad placement
- Inconsistent flag/mark behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to disable ads
- Improve zooming and scrolling functionality
- Ensure accurate mine counting and gameplay logic
MineSweeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Minesweeper Go
- Remove Ads Premium Upgrade$9.99
MineSweeper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Minesweeper Go free?
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