Comparison

Mine Seeker vs Minesweeper

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

Head to head
About

Mine Seeker

Features
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Rediscover the legendary puzzle game that defined a generation. Minesweeper is back — smarter, sleeker, and more addictive than ever! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned strategist, this modern take on the timeless classic is the perfect way to challenge your logic and focus. How to Play: Tap squares to reveal numbers Use logic to avoid hidden mines Flag the mines, clear the board, and win! Each number shows how many mines are touching that square — it's up to you to figure out where they are. One mistake, and boom! 4 Different Game Modes * Daily Challenge * 100 Levels * Create your own custom game * Classic Mode

About

Minesweeper

Features
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Relive the Minesweeper you remember. Classic rules, a retro computer look, and six increasingly difficult boards—all in one clean, focused game. • Switch between digging and flagging in one tap • Tap an opened number to reveal nearby tiles when the flag count matches • Complete each level to unlock the next challenge • One free return on every board • An interstitial may appear only after every two completed games • A one-time purchase removes ads forever and unlocks unlimited returns No account required. Your progress and settings stay on your device.

Screenshots

Mine Seeker4 screens
Minesweeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mine Seeker at none against Minesweeper's 1. Mine Seeker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mine Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mine Seeker versus Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMine SeekerMinesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTravel Bug GamesCheng Yu Chiang

In-app purchases

None

Mine Seeker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$1.99

Questions

Is Mine Seeker free?
Mine Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mine Seeker or Minesweeper have ads?
Both Mine Seeker and Minesweeper show ads.

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