Comparison

Minesweeper vs Monster Sweeper

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper

Features
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Classic Minesweeper, upgraded. Smarter, fairer, and smoother to play. This is the Minesweeper you know, reimagined as a more modern and user-friendly experience. Tap to reveal, long-press to flag, and enjoy smooth zooming, panning, and view lock so even large boards stay easy to control. Every win is rewarded with fireworks, star ratings, and new-record highlights, making every challenge feel more satisfying. Key Features Fairer starts: your first tap is always safe, with a surrounding safe area No-guess mode: generate boards that can be solved purely by logic, reducing luck-based outcomes Auto-flagging: automatically place flags on cells that are certainly mines for faster gameplay Chording: when the number of flags matches the number on a revealed cell, reveal surrounding safe cells in one move Large boards made easy: supports zooming, panning, and view lock Satisfying victory feedback: fireworks, star ratings, and record highlights Difficulties & Challenges Beginner: 9Ɨ9, 10 mines, easy to get started Intermediate: 16Ɨ16, 40 mines, a solid step up Expert: 30Ɨ16 / 16Ɨ30, 99 mines, for hardcore players Daily Challenge: one fixed board every day to keep sharpening your logic and speed Progressive unlocks: unlock higher difficulties and advanced features through wins and progression Stats & Competition Detailed stats: games played, wins, win rate, best/average time, current/longest win streak Record tracking: instant alerts when you set a new personal best Game Center: compete on leaderboards and unlock achievements with players worldwide Appearance & Personalization Dark Mode: easier on the eyes at night and more immersive Custom theme colors: create your own Minesweeper style Star progression system: unlock more personalization options as you play How to Play Tap to reveal: numbers show how many mines are in the surrounding 8 cells Long-press to flag: mark suspected mines for safer clearing Chord to advance: clear faster once the conditions are met Auto-expand 0 areas: large blank areas open instantly for smoother gameplay Perfect for you if you are A puzzle player who enjoys logic and strategic decision-making A competitive player who loves beating records and climbing leaderboards A casual player who wants a quick game in spare moments Please Note Some advanced features may require unlocking or purchase, such as auto-flagging and no-guess mode Game Center login is required for leaderboards and achievements Start your Minesweeper journey now: With fairer puzzles, smoother controls, and clearer progression feedback, keep pushing toward your best performance.

About

Monster Sweeper

Features
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Monster Sweeper is a dungeon-crawler twist on the classic hidden-cell puzzle formula. Explore a grid-based dungeon where every tap matters. Instead of mines, the board hides monsters, artifacts, and deadly poison traps. The numbers on revealed cells show the total strength of adjacent monsters, so success depends on deduction, risk management, and smart combat choices rather than luck alone. Fight your way through the dungeon, collect loot, level up your hero, and prepare for a final boss battle. Regular enemies resolve automatically, while boss encounters add a tactical layer where you choose where to attack and where to block. Features: • A fresh blend of puzzle deduction and RPG progression • Numbers that show adjacent monster strength, not just enemy count • 10 monster tiers, from rats to infernal creatures • Artifacts that heal, boost stats, reveal danger, or expose weak enemies • Level-ups with meaningful choices between health and attack • Chain reveals and dynamic board updates as enemies are defeated • Tactical boss combat with attack and block targeting • Three difficulty levels • Achievements and leaderboards Easy mode is available for everyone. Unlock the full game to access Normal and Hard difficulties, achievements, and leaderboards.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Monster Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Sweeper at none against Minesweeper's shown. Monster Sweeper also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Minesweeper sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update weekly, Monster Sweeper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Minesweeper versus Monster Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMonster Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB47 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLannerSviatlana Krauchenia

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time5
  • Auto-Flag Unlock$0.99
  • 10 Stars$0.99
  • 30 Stars$1.99
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  • No-Guess Mode$2.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99
1 purchases

Monster Sweeper

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Sweeper free?
Monster Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or Monster Sweeper have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Monster Sweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Monster Sweeper?
Minesweeper ships an update weekly, and Monster Sweeper daily. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 31, 2026 and Monster Sweeper on October 28, 2026.

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