Comparison

Minesweeper vs Mine Clues

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

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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

Mine Clues

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Mine Clues: Logic Puzzles is not a traditional Minesweeper game. It is a new number logic puzzle inspired by classic Minesweeper, where every level can be solved with deduction. Instead of opening random cells, every puzzle gives you numbers and clues from the start. Use pure logic to find all the mines and mark every safe cell. No guessing required. If you enjoy Minesweeper, Sudoku, logic grids, or daily brain teasers, this puzzle gives you a familiar rule with a new way to think. HOW TO PLAY Each number shows how many mines are in the 8 cells around it. Use the numbers to decide which nearby cells are mines and which cells are safe. Mark all mines and all safe cells to complete the puzzle. Every level is designed to be solved with logic. KEY FEATURES • A new twist on classic Minesweeper • Number logic puzzles with clear rules • No guessing — use deduction to solve • Multiple board sizes and difficulties • Daily puzzles to challenge your brain • Clean, relaxing design • Quick levels for short breaks • Great for fans of Minesweeper, Sudoku, logic puzzles, and brain games • Play at your own pace Mine Clues: Logic Puzzles keeps the familiar idea of numbers and mines, but turns it into a calm logic puzzle where every move can be reasoned out. Train your brain, follow the clues, and find every mine.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Mine Clues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper at none against Mine Clues's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mine Clues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, Mine Clues every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Minesweeper versus Mine Clues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMine Clues
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPigSoftBeijing PixelDian Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Mine Clues

One-time5
  • Hint Pack 1$0.99
  • Hint Pack 2$1.99
  • Hint Pack 3$4.99
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  • Remove Forced Ads$6.99
  • Hint Pack 4$9.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mine Clues free?
Mine Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or Mine Clues have ads?
Both Minesweeper and Mine Clues show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Mine Clues?
Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mine Clues every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mine Clues on October 31, 2026.

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