Comparison

AquaMines vs MineSweeper

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

Head to head
About

AquaMines

A classic puzzle game where players uncover safe tiles on a minefield using logic and deduction. Compete with others through leaderboards and achievements. This free-to-play experience is ad-free and aims for future improvements.

Highlights
  • Minesweeper gameplay
  • Deduction and logic puzzles
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • Ad-free experience
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AquaMines is a traditional minesweeper game. It is a puzzle game requiring deduction and luck. Starting with a minefield of hidden tiles, the objective is to reveal all “safe” (non-mine) tiles using clues provided by the previously revealed tiles. GameCenter is supported for leaderboards and achievements. This game is a passion project that is free to play with NO ads. We hope to add new tile-sets and feature improvements in the future.

About

MineSweeper

Experience a classic puzzle game with modern design and intuitive controls. Test your strategy and speed across multiple difficulty levels, compete on global leaderboards, and enjoy satisfying win celebrations.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-game hints
  • Flagging mode
  • Confetti celebrations
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Ready to test your wits and strategy skills? Dive into the ultimate version of Minesweeper, a timeless puzzle classic reinvented with sleek visuals, intuitive controls, and exciting features! Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated puzzle solver, this game offers endless fun and challenges for everyone. - Choose Your Challenge: Tackle Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels to keep your mind sharp. Each grid is uniquely generated, offering a fresh puzzle every time you play! - Race Against the Clock: Think you’re fast? Beat the timer and climb the global leaderboard. Every second counts, so plan your moves wisely! - Smart Hints: Stuck? Use our handy hint system to flag hidden mines and keep your streak alive. But beware – using hints adds time penalties! - Flag Mode: Switch to Flag Mode for precise control and mark potential mines with a tap. No more accidental reveals! - Celebrate Your Wins: Conquer the grid and get rewarded with fun confetti celebrations. Share your victories with friends and challenge them to beat your record! - Compete Globally: Set your personal best time and rank on the leaderboard. See how you stack up against players worldwide! - Beautifully Designed: Enjoy clean, minimalist visuals and a smooth gameplay experience designed to make Minesweeper even more addictive. Whether you're rediscovering a nostalgic favorite or playing Minesweeper for the first time, our modern twist on this classic puzzle game guarantees hours of fun. Ready to start sweeping mines? Download now and become a Minesweeper master!

Screenshots

AquaMines1 screens
MineSweeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

AquaMines and MineSweeper are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AquaMines against 5.0 for MineSweeper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AquaMines versus MineSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquaMinesMineSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan McGuireHaplo, LLC

Customer experience

AquaMines

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MineSweeper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AquaMines

No in-app purchases

None

MineSweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AquaMines free?
AquaMines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MineSweeper free?
MineSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AquaMines or MineSweeper?
AquaMines and MineSweeper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AquaMines or MineSweeper have ads?
Neither AquaMines nor MineSweeper shows ads.

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