Comparison

Minesweeper vs MineSweeper DX

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper

Features
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Minesweeper is a simple puzzle game where you win by placing flags in all the squares with mines. You solve the puzzle by combining the number hints that appear every time you open a square and place flags in places where mines are likely to be. If you place all the flags in places with mines, you win, and if you open a square with mines, you lose. * This app requires an Internet connection. ※ How to play 1. Select a cell - Select the cell you want to reveal and check what's in that cell. - If a number is displayed, there are as many mines as the number around that cell. - You can guess which cell has a mine by combining the surrounding numbers. 2. Marking - ? : If you are not sure what's in that cell, select the [?] button on the top left, then select that cell and mark it with a ?. Selecting the [?] button again will return to normal mode. - Flag : If you are sure that there is a mine in that cell, select the flag button on the top right, then select that cell and place a flag. Similarly, selecting the flag button again will return to normal mode. You can also place a flag in that cell by holding down the cell without pressing the flag button. 3. Confirmation of victory or defeat - If you reveal all cells and place flags on all the cells with mines, you win. If you select a cell with mines, you lose and the results screen will appear. - If you want to start a new game in the middle, select the face button in the top center. ※ Supported features 1. 4 levels of difficulty - Beginner : 9 x 9 grid, 10 mines - Intermediate : 16 x 16 grid, 40 mines - Advanced : 16 x 30 grid, 99 mines - Custom : Can freely set the grid size and number of mines. Maximum grid and mines are limited by the device size. 2. Statistics / Leaderboard - You can view your statistics and best records for each difficulty level. - You can register your best records on the leaderboard and compare them with users all of the world. - Custom difficulty levels are not added in statistics. 3. Customization support - You can change sound and vibration option and theme color in the settings menu. (Vibration only support iPhone.) - Supports korean and english language. 4. First cell select protection - You can protect from mine when you select the first cell. when this function is turned on, if a mine appears in the first square you select, that square will be displayed in red. - You can turn the function on and off on the settings screen.

About

MineSweeper DX

Features
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Classic puzzle game Minesweeper. Enjoy the traditional mode offline for a relaxing gameplay experience or aim for high rankings in the online ranking mode. â–¼About the App ## Custom Mode - Standard mode that allows for repeated play with customizable levels - Supports random level generation ## Ranking Mode - Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in 3 minutes - Register your best score on the world rankings ## Switchable Board Themes - Unlock unique board themes with theme tickets (more themes will be added in updates) - Theme tickets can be obtained by playing repeatedly ## Hint Display Function - Use the hint display function when you don't know which square to open ## Display Language Setting - Switch between English and Japanese ## Account Linking Function - Data transfer is possible when linking accounts for device changes, etc.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
MineSweeper DX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minesweeper at every 4 weeks against MineSweeper DX's every 18 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, MineSweeper DX every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Minesweeper versus MineSweeper DX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMineSweeper DX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPigSoftTakashi Kanamori

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

MineSweeper DX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MineSweeper DX free?
MineSweeper DX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or MineSweeper DX have ads?
Both Minesweeper and MineSweeper DX show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or MineSweeper DX?
Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, and MineSweeper DX every 18 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 16, 2026 and MineSweeper DX on October 19, 2026.

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