MineShift vs Minesweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MineShift
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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/
Minesweeper
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineShift at none against Minesweeper's 1. MineShift also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Minesweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MineShift asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MineShift | Minesweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umay Eras | Cheng Yu Chiang |
In-app purchases
MineShift
No in-app purchases
Minesweeper
- Remove Ads Forever$1.99
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