MineSweepAR vs Pattern Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MineSweepAR
Experience classic Minesweeper in a new dimension with augmented reality. Play solo or challenge friends in real-world environments, utilizing special mines and social features to climb leaderboards.
- Augmented Reality gameplay
- Single player mode
- Multiplayer challenges
- Special mines (Magnetic, Reset)
- User accounts and progress sync
- Leaderboards and rewards
- In-game chat and emojis
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Experience Minesweeper like never before in Augmented Reality. MinesweepAR brings the classic Minesweeper game into the real world. Play solo or against friends on real-world maps. Place special mines, explore, and test your deduction skills. Game modes: - Single Player: Classic Minesweeper logic in an AR experience. - Multiplayer: Challenge friends or match with random players. - Guest Login: Play instantly without creating an account. Special mines: - Magnetic Mine: Chase and defuse it before the timer runs out. - Reset Mine: Triggers a complete grid reset. User accounts and progress: - Sign in with Email, Google, or Apple to sync progress. - Guest login available for quick access. Leaderboards and rewards: - Earn coins for successful games. - Unlock items and climb global and friends leaderboards. Social play: - See when friends are online. - Communicate during gameplay using chat and emojis. Explore your surroundings, defuse virtual mines, and dominate the leaderboard. Download MinesweepAR now and become the ultimate minesweeper in your world. Subscription Information: - MinesweepAR Premium (Monthly): 1 month auto-renewing subscription - MinesweepAR Premium (Yearly): 1 year auto-renewing subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://ubi-d07ff4-dd4b0b2991a87771163ef564d0ac.webflow.io/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pattern Rush
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Can you spot the pattern before anyone else? Pattern Rush is a fast, satisfying logic puzzle inspired by the classic card game SET. Find sets of three cards by matching shapes, colors, numbers, and shading — race the clock or settle into deep focus. Now with multiplayer: compete on the same board with friends or anyone worldwide. How it works Each card has 4 features. Your goal: find sets of 3 cards where each feature is either all the same or all different across the three. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Multiplayer - Play with friends or anyone — share a link or join an open match - Same rules, shared board — see who finds the most sets - Ad-free — no banners, no interruptions - Note: multiplayer requires an internet connection Features - Multiple difficulty levels — from beginner to brainiac - Solo mode works fully offline — no account, no sign-in - Hints — stuck? Get help without penalty - Pattern Rush Pro — unlock custom themes and detailed stats to track your progress - Fast rounds or slow focus — play how you like Whether you love logic puzzles, brain training, or a quick mental challenge, Pattern Rush is made for you. No ads. No sign-in to play. No interruptions. Just patterns, progress, and pure puzzle satisfaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pattern Rush at none against MineSweepAR's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MineSweepAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pattern Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MineSweepAR ships an update every 9 months, Pattern Rush every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MineSweepAR | Pattern Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 470 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinah Redhouse | BLISS LABS OU |
In-app purchases
MineSweepAR
- Full Access – 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Full Access – 1 Year$14.991 Year
Pattern Rush
- Pattern Rush Unlimited$6.99
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