# Classic vs Linking Boy

The clearest difference is rating: Classic at 5.0 against Linking Boy's 4.2. Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Linking Boy's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linking Boy has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Classic ships an update weekly, Linking Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic | Linking Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minesweeper/id6448630853/reviews)** | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NERVE Plus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583330319) | [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minesweeper/id6448630853)

Experience the classic puzzle game with authentic rules and mechanics. This app offers a nostalgic visual design and challenging gameplay for both new and experienced players. Test your logic and deduction skills without any extra features.

**Highlights:** Authentic classic gameplay, Original rules and mechanics, Nostalgic retro visuals, Simple and charming design, Focus on logic and deduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Linking Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604)

Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

**Highlights:** Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation, Link cable multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down), Cheat support, Customizable virtual controls, Save states

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic free?

Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Linking Boy free?

Linking Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic or Linking Boy?

Classic is rated higher. Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Linking Boy averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do Classic or Linking Boy have ads?

Neither Classic nor Linking Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic or Linking Boy?

Classic ships an update weekly, and Linking Boy monthly. Most recently, Classic was updated on October 3, 2026 and Linking Boy on October 18, 2026.

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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.*