Comparison

MineSweeper X.x vs Heatmap Chess

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

Head to head
About

MineSweeper X.x

Features
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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.

About

Heatmap Chess

Features
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Heatmap.Chess teaches you to read a chess board the way grandmasters do โ€” as a map of control, not a list of pieces. EVERY NUMBER IS A THREAT Each square shows how many pieces want to attack it. A "3" means three pieces are converging on that square. Drop your dock pieces in the right places, and every correct placement cools the heat by one. Get all numbers to zero โ€” puzzle solved. WHAT'S INSIDE โ€ข Hand-crafted themed rooms with graduated difficulty โ€ข Fresh daily puzzles โ€” keep your streak alive โ€ข Heart system + combo bonuses โ€ข Cross-device sync โ€” pick up where you left off โ€ข Quiet, focused dark UI built for one hand โ€ข One-time purchase removes ads + unlocks every room SHARPEN YOUR CHESS VISION No openings to memorize, no notation to decode. You start seeing what grandmasters see when they sit down at a board โ€” the geometry of attacks. A training tool for beginners and experienced players alike. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No social feeds. No leaderboards screaming at you. Just numbers, pieces, and the small satisfaction of every count dropping to zero.

Screenshots

MineSweeper X.x4 screens
Heatmap Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineSweeper X.x at none against Heatmap Chess's 1. MineSweeper X.x also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Heatmap Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MineSweeper X.x asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MineSweeper X.x ships an update every 3 weeks, Heatmap Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
MineSweeper X.x versus Heatmap Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineSweeper X.xHeatmap Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSuyoung JangUtku Kucu

In-app purchases

None

MineSweeper X.x

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Heatmap Chess

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is MineSweeper X.x free?
MineSweeper X.x is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heatmap Chess free?
Heatmap Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MineSweeper X.x or Heatmap Chess have ads?
Heatmap Chess shows ads; MineSweeper X.x does not.
Which is updated more often, MineSweeper X.x or Heatmap Chess?
MineSweeper X.x ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heatmap Chess every 2 months. Most recently, MineSweeper X.x was updated on October 30, 2026 and Heatmap Chess on October 25, 2026.

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