Comparison

Minesweeper vs Peekaboom!

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

Peekaboom!

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Enjoy a brand-new way to play the classic Minesweeper! In PeekaBoom!, your mission isn’t to avoid mines - but to play hide and seek with adorable little animals! Tap, peek, and lure cute critters with juicy strawberries as you uncover each puzzle. Play anytime, anywhere, and dive into a charming adventure with PeekaBoom! Enjoy the reimagined Minesweeper! In this creative Minesweeper world, the mines on the map have been replaced with cute little animals! It’s a delightful game of hide and seek between you and your furry friends~ Your animal buddies hide behind the wooden boards and you need to reveal the board and catch them. Use strawberries to grab the little critter's attention and find your chance to catch them. Find and catch all your animal friends to win the game! Adorable & lively UI - Enjoy a cute, colorful world with relaxing and heartwarming vibes! Creative level design - Every stage brings a fresh and delightful surprise. Endless levels to explore - Keep playing, keep discovering - the fun never stops! Challenging special stages & magical items - Unlock unique tools and test your skills! Play anytime, anywhere - A lighthearted puzzle adventure you can enjoy on the go!

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Peekaboom!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Peekaboom! at none against Minesweeper's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Minesweeper versus Peekaboom!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperPeekaboom!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPigSoftYunhao Zhang

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Peekaboom!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peekaboom! free?
Peekaboom! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or Peekaboom! have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Peekaboom! does not.

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