Comparison

Minesweeper NETFLIX vs Pixel Sweepers

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper NETFLIX

This logic puzzle game challenges you to uncover hidden mines using numerical clues and deduction. Travel the world, unlock landmarks, and collect retro-style rewards. Enjoy daily challenges and customizable modes for endless brain-training fun.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • World travel and landmark unlocking
  • Collectible stickers and posters
  • Daily challenges with streaks
  • Customizable puzzle modes
  • Autosave for progress
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NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Run the numbers and reveal each square with care. Travel the world clearing undersea mines in this fresh spin on the classic logic puzzle game. Which tiles on the board hide dangerous explosives? Use numeric clues and your powers of deduction to find out, clearing mines in harbors and ports. Complete puzzles to unlock landmarks around the globe. Collect stickers and posters in the retro style of a bygone era as you travel to each beautiful location. A GAME FOR EVERYONE • Gameplay is simple to learn and enjoy, whether you tried Minesweeper on your first PC or are totally new to it. • Uncluttered interface has intuitive touch controls to zoom, pan and toggle between flagging or revealing squares. • Never lose a game in progress! Autosave lets you resume on the next launch. TRAVEL THE WORLD IN JOURNEY MODE • Complete hundreds of levels in picturesque locations like Hawaii, Japan and Australia, across four distinct biomes. • Earn beautifully illustrated stamps, stickers and posters for your Collection Book. STAY SHARP WITH DAILY CHALLENGES • Three new challenges each day offer different levels of difficulty. All players see the same challenges each day. • Complete at least one challenge a day to keep your streak alive! • Collect monthly and lifetime awards to prove your prowess. CUSTOMIZE TO PLAY YOUR WAY • Custom Mode lets you choose the puzzle size and difficulty level you want, with thousands of possible permutations. • Progressing in Journey Mode will unlock geographic themes to use for custom puzzles. - Created by Smoking Gun Interactive.

About

Pixel Sweepers

Uncover hidden mines and reveal stunning pixel art in this modern take on a classic puzzle game. Enjoy innovative gameplay, flexible controls, and diverse grid shapes. Collect beautiful pixel art as you progress through challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Auto-flagging for seamless gameplay
  • Collectible pixel art rewards
  • Customizable controls and features
  • Diverse grid shapes and layouts
  • New classic mode for custom challenges
  • Timer toggle for flexible pacing
Features
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Relax, think, and uncover beautiful pixel art one tile at a time. Pixel Sweepers reimagines classic Minesweeper as a relaxing puzzle experience built around satisfying discoveries, handcrafted stages, and collectible pixel art. Clear tiles, avoid hidden mines, and slowly reveal charming pixel artwork as you solve logic puzzles designed for both quick play sessions and deeper strategic challenges. Features Reveal Hidden Pixel Art Complete puzzles to uncover handcrafted pixel art illustrations and build your collection as you progress through the game. Classic Logic Gameplay, Modernized Enjoy the timeless strategy of Minesweeper with smooth controls and mobile-friendly gameplay improvements designed for touch devices. Relaxing and Rewarding Clean visuals, satisfying interactions, and flexible gameplay settings create a calm puzzle experience you can return to anytime. Handcrafted Puzzle Stages Explore a growing collection of carefully designed levels with unique layouts, shapes, and gameplay variations. Flexible Gameplay Options Customize the experience with optional timer settings, long-touch flagging, haptic feedback, question marks, and sound controls. Classic Mode Create your own custom Minesweeper challenges by adjusting board sizes and mine counts. How to Play Use numbered clues to determine the location of hidden mines. Mark dangerous tiles with flags and clear the remaining spaces to safely reveal the hidden pixel art underneath. Whether you are a longtime Minesweeper fan or discovering logic puzzles for the first time, Pixel Sweepers offers a thoughtful and satisfying puzzle experience designed for mobile play.

Screenshots

Minesweeper NETFLIX4 screens
Pixel Sweepers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Sweepers at 100% against Minesweeper NETFLIX's 60%. Pixel Sweepers also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Minesweeper NETFLIX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. Minesweeper NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Sweepers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper NETFLIX has 2.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Minesweeper NETFLIX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Sweepers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper NETFLIX ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper NETFLIX versus Pixel Sweepers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper NETFLIXPixel Sweepers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Cogoo Inc.

Customer experience

Minesweeper NETFLIX

All ratings2,453 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.7%

Pixel Sweepers

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper NETFLIX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flag button stops working
  • Tile numbers don't always match mines
  • Can't clear tiles in flag mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add question mark option
  • Improve flag button and controls
  • Add landscape mode for iPads
  • Add time-based mode
  • Ability to skip easy levels

Pixel Sweepers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper NETFLIX

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
4 purchases

Pixel Sweepers

One-time4
  • 500 Mines$0.99
  • 2,800 Mines (10% Bonus)$4.99
  • 5,900 Mines (15% Bonus)$9.99
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  • 13,400 Mines (30% Bonus)$19.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper NETFLIX free?
Minesweeper NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Sweepers free?
Pixel Sweepers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper NETFLIX or Pixel Sweepers?
Pixel Sweepers is rated higher. Minesweeper NETFLIX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Pixel Sweepers averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Minesweeper NETFLIX or Pixel Sweepers have ads?
Pixel Sweepers shows ads; Minesweeper NETFLIX does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper NETFLIX or Pixel Sweepers?
Minesweeper NETFLIX ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Most recently, Minesweeper NETFLIX was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pixel Sweepers on November 3, 2026.

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