Minesweeper vs MineFinder Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minesweeper
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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.
MineFinder Classic
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MineFinder Classic is a modern and fully original version of the well-known mines puzzle game. It delivers a nostalgic grid-based challenge while meeting all App Store requirements through custom, license-free graphics and clean SwiftUI design. Players reveal tiles, avoid hidden mines, and use number clues to clear the board using logic and strategy. MineFinder Classic offers a simple, fast, and rewarding gameplay experience for beginners and experienced players alike. Features Original and License-Free Design The game uses completely custom vector graphics and layout styles. No external assets, third-party icons, or copyrighted materials are used. Three Difficulty Levels Beginner: 9×9 grid, 10 mines Intermediate: 16×16 grid, 40 mines Expert: 30×16 grid, 99 mines Each difficulty presents a unique challenge and maintains its own high score record. Personal Best Scores Your best completion time is automatically saved for each difficulty. Achieve faster times to update your personal records. Modern and Responsive UI Powered by SwiftUI, the interface includes subtle animations, responsive tile interactions, and optional haptic feedback for a smooth user experience. Offline Friendly The game runs entirely offline with no network connection required. Why MineFinder Classic? MineFinder Classic preserves the clean logical challenge of the original mines game while offering an updated, minimal interface suitable for all players. It is simple, reliable, and designed with complete respect for App Store compliance standards. Support For issue reporting or feature request submissions, please visit: https://github.com/moneygom2025/minefinder-classic/issues
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MineFinder Classic at none against Minesweeper's shown. MineFinder Classic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, MineFinder Classic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minesweeper | MineFinder Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PigSoft | hyunsang ? |
In-app purchases
Minesweeper
No in-app purchases
MineFinder Classic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Minesweeper free?
Is MineFinder Classic free?
Do Minesweeper or MineFinder Classic have ads?
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or MineFinder Classic?
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