MineSweeper X.x vs Minesweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MineSweeper X.x
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MineSweeper X.x Minesweeper is a classic computer game where the goal is to clear a rectangular grid containing hidden mines without detonating any of them.
Minesweeper
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Minesweeper is a simple puzzle game where you win by placing flags in all the squares with mines. You solve the puzzle by combining the number hints that appear every time you open a square and place flags in places where mines are likely to be. If you place all the flags in places with mines, you win, and if you open a square with mines, you lose. * This app requires an Internet connection. ※ How to play 1. Select a cell - Select the cell you want to reveal and check what's in that cell. - If a number is displayed, there are as many mines as the number around that cell. - You can guess which cell has a mine by combining the surrounding numbers. 2. Marking - ? : If you are not sure what's in that cell, select the [?] button on the top left, then select that cell and mark it with a ?. Selecting the [?] button again will return to normal mode. - Flag : If you are sure that there is a mine in that cell, select the flag button on the top right, then select that cell and place a flag. Similarly, selecting the flag button again will return to normal mode. You can also place a flag in that cell by holding down the cell without pressing the flag button. 3. Confirmation of victory or defeat - If you reveal all cells and place flags on all the cells with mines, you win. If you select a cell with mines, you lose and the results screen will appear. - If you want to start a new game in the middle, select the face button in the top center. ※ Supported features 1. 4 levels of difficulty - Beginner : 9 x 9 grid, 10 mines - Intermediate : 16 x 16 grid, 40 mines - Advanced : 16 x 30 grid, 99 mines - Custom : Can freely set the grid size and number of mines. Maximum grid and mines are limited by the device size. 2. Statistics / Leaderboard - You can view your statistics and best records for each difficulty level. - You can register your best records on the leaderboard and compare them with users all of the world. - Custom difficulty levels are not added in statistics. 3. Customization support - You can change sound and vibration option and theme color in the settings menu. (Vibration only support iPhone.) - Supports korean and english language. 4. First cell select protection - You can protect from mine when you select the first cell. when this function is turned on, if a mine appears in the first square you select, that square will be displayed in red. - You can turn the function on and off on the settings screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MineSweeper X.x at none against Minesweeper's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MineSweeper X.x ships an update every 3 weeks, Minesweeper every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MineSweeper X.x | Minesweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suyoung Jang | PigSoft |
In-app purchases
MineSweeper X.x
No in-app purchases
Minesweeper
No in-app purchases
Questions
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