Comparison

MineSweeper X.x vs Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

Chess

Features
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Chess with one capture rule changed — and that one change rewires how you think. THE RULE Pieces can only capture the same type. • Pawns capture pawns • Knights capture knights • Queens capture queens • Kings still capture anything (like normal chess) Everything else is normal: check, checkmate, castling, en passant, promotion. WHY PLAY THIS Regular chess rewards muscle memory. Openings on autopilot. Patterns you stop questioning. Here, every capture is a decision. Positions that look like blunders aren’t. Safe-looking pieces suddenly aren’t. It’s a workout for calculation — the kind that transfers back when you return to standard chess. FEATURES • Full games vs CPU (multiple strengths) or pass-and-play • Offline — no account required • Weird-rule mate puzzles built for this capture rule • Themes and piece sets • Optional clocks If you’re stuck in the same games, try a rule that won’t let your hands play for you.

Screenshots

MineSweeper X.x4 screens
Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineSweeper X.x at none against Chess's 1. MineSweeper X.x also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 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, Chess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
MineSweeper X.x versus Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineSweeper X.xChess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuyoung JangDavid Medawar

In-app purchases

None

MineSweeper X.x

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is MineSweeper X.x free?
MineSweeper X.x is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MineSweeper X.x or Chess have ads?
Chess shows ads; MineSweeper X.x does not.
Which is updated more often, MineSweeper X.x or Chess?
MineSweeper X.x ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chess every 5 days. Most recently, MineSweeper X.x was updated on October 9, 2026 and Chess on October 11, 2026.

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