Comparison

MineSweep vs Mine Seeker

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

Head to head
About

MineSweep

Features
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【Minesweeper】 game, divided into 3 levels according to difficulty, the difficulty level is at your disposal. The goal of minesweeper games is to find all the mines in the minefield as soon as possible, without stepping on them, if it is a mine, you will lose the game. Game Features: 1. Three different difficulty levels and custom difficulty levels 2. Double-click the quick tag 3. Compare difficulty with world players, world leaderboard 4. Fallback error 5. Game theme change Rules of the game: 1. Single-machine blocks can dig blocks. If the number is displayed, congratulations, there is no mine, the number represents the number of mines present in the eight directions around it, and on this basis, it is inferred which block to dig next; 2 After double-clicking the square, you can mark the other block with a mine, if you want to cancel, double-click again to cancel; Minesweeper is a game to exercise your reasoning skills, come and set your world record!

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Mine Seeker

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Rediscover the legendary puzzle game that defined a generation. Minesweeper is back — smarter, sleeker, and more addictive than ever! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned strategist, this modern take on the timeless classic is the perfect way to challenge your logic and focus. How to Play: Tap squares to reveal numbers Use logic to avoid hidden mines Flag the mines, clear the board, and win! Each number shows how many mines are touching that square — it's up to you to figure out where they are. One mistake, and boom! 4 Different Game Modes * Daily Challenge * 100 Levels * Create your own custom game * Classic Mode

Screenshots

MineSweep4 screens
Mine Seeker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mine Seeker at every 10 days against MineSweep's every 2 months. MineSweep's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MineSweep ships an update every 2 months, Mine Seeker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MineSweep versus Mine Seeker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineSweepMine Seeker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer新俊 方Travel Bug Games

In-app purchases

None

MineSweep

No in-app purchases

None

Mine Seeker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MineSweep free?
MineSweep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mine Seeker free?
Mine Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MineSweep or Mine Seeker have ads?
Both MineSweep and Mine Seeker show ads.
Which is updated more often, MineSweep or Mine Seeker?
MineSweep ships an update every 2 months, and Mine Seeker every 10 days. Most recently, MineSweep was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mine Seeker on October 28, 2026.

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