Comparison

Pixel Sweepers vs Go Minesweeper

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

Head to head
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.

About

Go Minesweeper

Features
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Classic Minesweeper. No ads, no signup. - Easy, Medium, Hard boards - Flag mode toggle for touch - Long-press to flag - Best times tracked - Dark mode - Win celebration animations - Play on any device - Free to play, optional Pro unlock Also try Go Sudoku, Go Solitaire, and Go Battle Boats.

Screenshots

Pixel Sweepers4 screens
Go Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Go Minesweeper at none against Pixel Sweepers's shown. Pixel Sweepers's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Go Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Sweepers ships an update every 6 days, Go Minesweeper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Sweepers versus Go Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel SweepersGo Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogoo Inc.BSK Apps

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Go Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Go Minesweeper Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Pixel Sweepers free?
Pixel Sweepers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Minesweeper free?
Go Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Sweepers or Go Minesweeper have ads?
Pixel Sweepers shows ads; Go Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Sweepers or Go Minesweeper?
Pixel Sweepers ships an update every 6 days, and Go Minesweeper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Sweepers was updated on October 24, 2026 and Go Minesweeper on October 20, 2026.

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