Comparison

MineSweeper DX vs Anytime Minesweeper

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

Head to head
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. ▼About 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.

About

Anytime Minesweeper

Features
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Minesweeper - Classic brain puzzle game! Simple but deep, the legendary puzzle game Minesweeper! Find safe squares while avoiding mines! How to play 1.Tap to open a square. 2.The number represents “the number of mines around you”. 3.Flags indicate the location of mines. 4.Clear the game by opening all safe squares! Features Classic rules for fun! Adjustable difficulty level from beginner to advanced! Simple design and comfortable controls Your reasoning and judgment will be tested! Download now and enjoy the ultimate brain puzzle!

Screenshots

MineSweeper DX3 screens
Anytime Minesweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anytime Minesweeper at every 4 weeks against MineSweeper DX's every 18 months. Anytime Minesweeper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 DX ships an update every 18 months, Anytime Minesweeper every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MineSweeper DX versus Anytime Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineSweeper DXAnytime Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB203 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTakashi Kanamoriepics

In-app purchases

None

MineSweeper DX

No in-app purchases

None

Anytime Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MineSweeper DX free?
MineSweeper DX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anytime Minesweeper free?
Anytime Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MineSweeper DX or Anytime Minesweeper have ads?
Both MineSweeper DX and Anytime Minesweeper show ads.
Which is updated more often, MineSweeper DX or Anytime Minesweeper?
MineSweeper DX ships an update every 18 months, and Anytime Minesweeper every 4 weeks. Most recently, MineSweeper DX was updated on October 25, 2026 and Anytime Minesweeper on October 25, 2026.

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