Comparison

MineShift vs Minesweep+

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

Head to head
About

MineShift

Features
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Welcome to MineShift, the next evolution of the classic puzzle game. We’ve rebuilt the timeless mine-finding challenge from the ground up with a clean design, stunning themes, and powerful tools to help you sharpen your strategic thinking. How to Play: - Tap squares to reveal what’s underneath. - Numbers indicate how many mines are adjacent to that square. - Use flags to mark suspected mines and secure the board. - Clear all the safe squares to achieve victory! What Makes MineShift Unique: - Stunning Visual Themes: Ditch the grey and switch to a vibrant Neon grid or a deep Space challenge. Your game, your style. - Multiple Difficulty Levels: Perfect for beginners and seasoned experts with Easy, Medium, and Hard modes. - Play Anywhere with Dark Mode: Designed for comfortable gaming in any lighting condition. - Become a Pro: Our built-in tips teach you advanced patterns like chording and flagging, transforming you from a beginner to a master. - Track Your Victory: Detailed stats and a timer help you measure your progress and beat your personal bests. - Flawless Design: A clean, modern interface optimized for all screen sizes and orientations. Ready to challenge your mind in a whole new way? Download MineShift and experience the puzzle you love, completely reimagined. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Minesweep+

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Minesweep+ brings the classic Minesweeper game to your fingertips with an exciting twist — polygon boards! Features Polygon Boards Not just squares! Challenge yourself on hexagonal, Cairo pentagonal, and kite-shaped grids. Each shape offers unique neighbor patterns and strategic depth. Multiple Difficulty Levels From beginner to expert, choose your challenge: - Beginner: 9×9, 10 mines - Intermediate: 16×16, 40 mines - Expert: 30×16, 99 mines - Custom: Set your own rows, columns, and mines! First Click Safety Your first click will never hit a mine, ensuring a fair start every game. Smart Hint System Stuck? Use hints to get suggestions for your next move. Each hint adds a 10-second time penalty to keep things challenging. Game Center Leaderboards Compete with players worldwide! Track your best times for each difficulty and board shape, and climb the leaderboards. Best Times Records Track your top 3 times for every difficulty and shape combination. Clean, Modern Interface Minimalist design, smooth animations, optimized for iPhone and iPad. How to Play • Tap to reveal a cell • Long press to place/remove a flag • Tap the flag counter to toggle flag mode • Double tap a number to chord (reveal surrounding cells) Goal: Reveal all safe cells without hitting a mine. Numbers indicate how many mines are adjacent. Download now and discover your new favorite way to play Minesweeper!

Screenshots

MineShift4 screens
Minesweep+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineShift at none against Minesweep+'s 1. Minesweep+'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Minesweep+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MineShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MineShift ships an update every 5 months, Minesweep+ every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MineShift versus Minesweep+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineShiftMinesweep+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmay Eras庾涛 沈

In-app purchases

None

MineShift

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweep+

One-time1
  • Minesweep+ Pro$0.99

Questions

Is MineShift free?
MineShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweep+ free?
Minesweep+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MineShift or Minesweep+ have ads?
Neither MineShift nor Minesweep+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MineShift or Minesweep+?
MineShift ships an update every 5 months, and Minesweep+ every 3 months. Most recently, MineShift was updated on October 30, 2026 and Minesweep+ on October 30, 2026.

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