Pixel Sweepers vs Tansaku!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Tansaku!
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Minesweeper puzzle with a twist — the animals move! Use number clues to find cute lost animals in this fresh brain-training puzzle game. In the amusement park, lost animals are hiding beneath the panels. Team up with Professor Banana to bring them all home! Each number tells you how many animals are hiding nearby. Deduce their locations from the clues, then long-press to rescue them. Tap and long-press — just two simple controls, so anyone can pick it up in seconds. [Game Features] - A minesweeper where the animals move Unlike classic minesweeper with fixed mines, the animals roam freely beneath the panels. Number clues update in real time, so every move calls for fresh deduction. All the logic you love, with a thrill that static puzzles can't match. - Perfect for quick breaks or deep brain training Each stage takes just a few minutes, with auto-save so you can stop and resume anytime. Fully playable offline — ideal for your commute or a quick mental workout. - 20 stages plus Endless Mode The board grows up to 15x15 as you progress, with more animal types joining the hunt. Reach the ending at Stage 20, then chase high scores in Endless Mode. - Compete on global leaderboards Weekly and all-time rankings, friend invites, and challenge letters — see how your scores stack up against players worldwide. - Hint system so you're never stuck The fortune-telling peacock's crystal ball reveals an animal's hiding spot. Hints recharge every time you clear a stage. - 24 adorable animals to discover Unique, quirky animals are hiding all over the amusement park. Can you find them all? Rescue the lost animals and put Professor Banana's mind at ease!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tansaku! at none against Pixel Sweepers's 4. Pixel Sweepers's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tansaku! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixel Sweepers ships an update every 6 days, Tansaku! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Sweepers | Tansaku! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cogoo Inc. | Yamaneko Works K. K |
In-app purchases
Pixel Sweepers
- 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
Tansaku!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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