# Mine Squad vs 3a Minesweeper

The clearest difference is ads: Mine Squad at none against 3a Minesweeper's shown. 3a Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mine Squad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 3a Minesweeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Squad | 3a Minesweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-squad-minesweeper/id6744436982/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [charles binet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807716473) | [Jiang XiaoBing](https://appshunter.io/developer/362021037) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-squad-minesweeper/id6744436982)

A tactical puzzle game that reimagines the classic minesweeper experience. Every victory contributes to clearing real-world landmines, with 50% of revenue funding humanitarian de-mining projects. Master daily challenges and clear puzzles to make a positive impact.

**Highlights:** Classic minesweeper gameplay, Daily challenges, Real-world impact with landmine removal, 50% of revenue funds humanitarian projects, Tactical puzzle solving

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Join the Squad (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Join the Squad (annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Mine Squad - Small Support Tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine Squad - Medium Support Tier | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mine Squad - Large Support Tier | $19.99 | one-time |


### 3a Minesweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3a-minesweeper/id6786686011)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 X-ray Energy Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 X-ray Energy Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 X-ray Energy Packs | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mine Squad free?

Mine Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3a Minesweeper free?

3a Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mine Squad or 3a Minesweeper have ads?

3a Minesweeper shows ads; Mine Squad does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*