# Line Sweeper vs Minesweeper Genius

The clearest difference is price: Line Sweeper at Free against Minesweeper Genius's $1.99. Minesweeper Genius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Line Sweeper is free to download; Minesweeper Genius costs $1.99 up front. Line Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minesweeper Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minesweeper Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Genius has 220 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Line Sweeper's written reviews are positive against 91% of Minesweeper Genius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Sweeper | Minesweeper Genius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716/reviews) | **[4.8 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-genius/id1310672317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Mother Gaia Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/458161557) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Sweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716)

This puzzle game challenges you to create a single, continuous loop by strategically placing lines. Numbered tiles indicate how many adjacent spaces must be part of the path, with a "check" function to help identify errors. It offers over 500 levels across five difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Create a single continuous loop, Numbered tiles guide path placement, Over 500 levels, 5 difficulty levels, "Check" function highlights wrong lines, Autosave unfinished levels, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Minesweeper Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-genius/id1310672317)

This logic puzzle game challenges your deductive reasoning by requiring you to locate hidden bombs on a grid. Guide a character through a scientific experiment by carefully revealing safe tiles and flagging those that contain explosives.

**Highlights:** Unlimited random levels, No guessing or luck required, Game Center Achievements, iCloud Save

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Clever twist on classic minesweeper with unique mechanics
- 🧠 Excellent logic-based puzzle design with fair difficulty
- 🎨 Charming graphics and cute visual style
- 🔄 Randomly generated levels provide unlimited replayability
- 😊 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short and easily completable
- 😴 Repetitive background music throughout gameplay
- 📵 Portrait mode only, no landscape support on iPad
- 🎮 Controls require tap-and-hold for flagging, slowing gameplay
- 🔄 Game resets when checking notifications or pulling down control center

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets when swiping down to open Control Center
- Game resets when checking notifications
- Star display gets cut off on iPhone X notch
- Tap-and-hold flag placement sometimes registers as movement instead
- Game doesn't register hold on adjacent squares correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels, especially harder difficulty levels
- Implement ability to mark tiles as clear/safe
- Support landscape mode on iPad
- Add toggle or button for flag placement instead of tap-and-hold
- Implement haptic feedback when placing flags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Sweeper free?

Line Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minesweeper Genius free?

Minesweeper Genius costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Line Sweeper or Minesweeper Genius?

Minesweeper Genius is rated higher. Line Sweeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Minesweeper Genius averages 4.8 from 220 ratings.

### Do Line Sweeper or Minesweeper Genius have ads?

Line Sweeper shows ads; Minesweeper Genius does not.

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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.*