Comparison

Classic Minesweeper vs Crossword Go!

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

Head to head
About

Classic Minesweeper

Experience a modern take on the classic mine-clearing puzzle game with enhanced graphics and animations. Compete with players worldwide on online leaderboards for time, games played, and scores. Offers customizable difficulty and board settings for a personalized challenge.

Highlights
  • Online leaderboards
  • Smart score system
  • Customizable difficulty
  • Multiple appearances
  • Quick flagging mode
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Minesweeper :) is Minesweeper + Score System, Played, and Online Leaderboards. Discover the next evolution of Minesweeper with amazing graphics, animations, and ease of use. This is a Minesweeper like one you have never experienced before. A smart Score system, wherein your score is based on the value of each number and found mines multiplied by a multiplier that decreases in time. Online Leaderboards count Time, Played and Score for each difficulties. 【 Feature 】 ⊲ 3 Classic and 1 Custom difficulties. ⊲ 11 appearances include classic style. ⊲ Fully configurable, board size & number of mines. ⊲ Support Facebook, Twitter, SinaWeibo and GooglePlus. ⊲ Support both Portrait and Landscape mode. ⊲ Support Game Center, 18 Leaderboards and 45 Achievements. ⊲ Support iOS6 and iPhone5 device ⊲ Support Retina High resolution display. 【 Control 】 Normal mode: ⊲ Tap on a closed tile to open it. ⊲ Tap and hold on a closed tile to flag it. ⊲ Tap and hold on a flagged tile to put question mark on it. ⊲ Tap and hold on a question mark tile to clear it. Quick Flagging mode: ⊲ Tap and hold on a closed tile to open it. ⊲ Tap on a closed tile to flag it. ⊲ Tap on a flagged tile to put question mark on it. ⊲ Tap on a question mark tile to clear it. Quick switch: ▻ Tap on an open-empty tile to switch control between Normal and Quick Flagging mode Quick open: ▻ Tap on an open-numbered square next to that enough flagged tile to clear the rest. Any reviews and ratings are all appreciated, your comments are making this Minesweeper app become better!!

About

Crossword Go!

Engage in thrilling, real-time crossword duels against opponents. Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and strategize to outscore others. Enjoy daily challenges with word and picture clues for a dynamic word game experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time crossword duels
  • Vocabulary and strategy training
  • Word and picture clues
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Challenge your mind and compete in real-time crossword duels! Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and outsmart opponents in thrilling word battles. Play live, score big, and climb the leaderboards in this action-packed crossword game! Real-Time Crossword Duels – Compete like a Master! Think fast, spell smarter, and outscore your opponents in intense, real-time word battles! Play live — no waiting, just pure competitive fun! Become a crossword Master as you rise to the top in every game! Sharpen Your Vocabulary & Strategy! Test your spelling, logic, and word-building skills. Solve daily crossword challenges and unlock unique brain-teasing puzzles that will help you become a crossword Master in no time. Word & Picture Clues for Extra Fun! Solve crosswords like never before with a mix of classic word hints and engaging picture clues! Keep every round fresh, challenging, and exciting, making each game more enjoyable and rewarding! How to Play: Draw letters & form high-scoring words on the crossword grid. Earn bonus points for long words, combos, and smart plays. Use power-ups strategically to turn the tide in your favor! Why You’ll Love Crossword Go: -> Fast-paced crossword battles – real-time duels, no waiting! -> Brain-training puzzles to boost vocabulary & thinking skills. -> Exciting word & picture clues for a fresh challenge every round. -> Daily challenges & rewards to keep you engaged. -> Sleek, modern design with smooth gameplay.

Screenshots

Classic Minesweeper4 screens
Crossword Go!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classic Minesweeper at 73% against Crossword Go!'s 40%. Crossword Go!'s advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (87K vs 344). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Classic Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crossword Go! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crossword Go! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Go! has 87K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Classic Minesweeper's written reviews are positive against 40% of Crossword Go!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Minesweeper ships an update every 6 months, Crossword Go! every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Classic Minesweeper versus Crossword Go!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic MinesweeperCrossword Go!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (344 ratings)4.9 (87K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34487K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB344 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeePlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Classic Minesweeper

All ratings344 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.1%

Crossword Go!

All ratings85,173 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,582 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

Classic Minesweeper

From 344 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🕰️ Classic minesweeper experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing board edges
  • 🔧 Inconsistent flag/tap registration
  • 💤 Occasional crashes and freezes

Crossword Go!

From 87K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
  • 💡 Helps learn new words
  • 🚀 Stretches and exercises the brain

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stuck on certain levels
  • 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Classic Minesweeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect number indicators on the board
  • Inconsistent behavior when flagging mines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable themes and color schemes
  • Replay option to revisit past games
  • Integrated leaderboards and progress tracking

Crossword Go!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Repeating the same level without progressing
  • Forced to start over after exiting the game

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable ads without subscription
  • Ability to maintain progress when exiting the game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Full Version + 3 Appearances$1.99
10 purchases

Crossword Go!

One-time10
  • Discounted Skip-Its 1$0.99
  • Hint Bundles 1$3.99
  • No Ads for 1 month$4.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads for 1 month!$4.99
  • Coupon Bundle 2$5.49
  • Hint Bundles 3$6.99
  • No Ads for 1 month$9.99
  • No Ads for 3 month!$9.99
  • No Ads for Lifetime!$14.99
  • Coupon Bundle 3$35.99

Questions

Is Classic Minesweeper free?
Classic Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword Go! free?
Crossword Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Minesweeper or Crossword Go!?
Crossword Go! is rated higher. Classic Minesweeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Crossword Go! averages 4.9 from 87K ratings.
Do Classic Minesweeper or Crossword Go! have ads?
Both Classic Minesweeper and Crossword Go! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Minesweeper or Crossword Go!?
Classic Minesweeper ships an update every 6 months, and Crossword Go! every 11 days. Most recently, Classic Minesweeper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crossword Go! on November 8, 2026.

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