WordSweeper vs 4 Mining
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordSweeper
This game combines classic Minesweeper with word-based clues instead of numbers. Discover bomb locations by identifying words related to a hidden target word. It offers a unique challenge for puzzle and word game enthusiasts.
- Word-based bomb detection
- Classic Minesweeper mechanics
- Word association puzzles
- Word translations provided
- Challenging gameplay
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Are you down for a challenge? Introducing WordSweeper. Which is the same classic Minesweeper game but with a whole new level of complexity. Classic Minesweeper gets old really fast so we added a new dimension to the game. Numbers are too easy so we chose to hint you where the bombs are by using words! Have you heard of word games such as Wordle and Semantle? These are two of the most popular word games out there. One of them was even featured by the New York Times. WordSweeper brings the same characteristics that such games have, combined with the good old minesweeper game. The goal in WordSweeper simple. Don't press the "bomb" word. Each round a random word is chosen. Your goal is to flag all the locations where it might exist using a long press. Example: The exploding word is "Saturday" Related Words (ex. "Sunday") - have three or more bombs in the 8 tiles surrounding them. Partially Related Words (ex. "September") - two bombs Non Related Words (ex. "Laundry") - one bomb Sometimes the English words that our algorithm chooses are not commonly known. For that you will be able to press them once the round is over, and see their translation. Good luck.
4 Mining
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4 mining is a game where you combine blocks surrounding gemstones to obtain more gems. Experience the fun that comes from the simplicity of 1+1=2.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WordSweeper at none against 4 Mining'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WordSweeper ships an update every 2 days, 4 Mining every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordSweeper | 4 Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arbel Israeli | FROMTHERED |
In-app purchases
WordSweeper
No in-app purchases
4 Mining
No in-app purchases
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