Sweeper 3d vs MineFacet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Sweeper 3d
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Sweeper 3D โ Tactical Minesweeper is a modern take on the classic Minesweeper puzzle. Open safe tiles, read the numbers, place flags, and avoid hidden mines. A satisfying logic game that trains focus, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking โ online or offline. How to Play โข Tap to open a tile โข Long-press to place a flag โข Numbers show how many mines are nearby โ use logic to clear the board. Features 3 difficulty levels: Easy / Normal / Hard Story Mode with missions and progression Themes & Store to customize the look Hint & Undo boosters when you get stuck (may be activated via rewarded ads) Stats & Records โ track your best runs Offline play โ no internet required No Ads Forever โ one-time purchase that disables all ads Ads & Purchases The game includes ads and optional in-app purchases. You can play for free, and remove ads anytime with No Ads Forever.
MineFacet
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MineFacet recuts the classic mine-clearing puzzle for modern iPhone play. Use the numbers to locate mines, mark them with flags, and reveal every safe cell on a clear, easy-to-read board. PLAY YOUR WAY โข Direct Touch: tap to reveal and hold to flag. โข Anywhere Trackpad: drag anywhere to guide a precise pointer, then tap to reveal the selected cell. โข Use two fingers to zoom and pan every board in either control mode. FOUR CAREFULLY TUNED LEVELS Start with Beginner, then earn your way through Intermediate, Expert, and Master. Each tier fills the same focused play area with progressively smaller cells, more mines, and deeper decisions. Your first reveal is always safe. LEARN FROM EVERY MISTAKE After a mine detonates, open the read-only Board Review to zoom, pan, inspect every mine and incorrect flag, and see exactly where the solution broke down. BUILT TO FEEL GREAT Enjoy a polished three-dimensional design, distinct number colors, refined explosion effects, optional sound and haptics, saved games, local statistics, an atmospheric dark obsidian appearance, and accessibility support. FREE PLAY AND OPTIONAL PURCHASES Beginner and Intermediate are free. A win on Beginner unlocks Intermediate. Free play may show an occasional full-screen ad after a round ends, when you choose what to do next. Ads never appear during a round. One optional Premium purchase removes automatic ads. It also unlocks Expert and Master once you have won at the preceding difficulty levels. Optional rewarded videos can earn rescue lives, including for Premium players. Optional tips support development and do not unlock content or give you a gameplay advantage. No account is required. Core play and game data stay on your device. Advertising privacy choices are available in Settings where required. MORE WAYS TO PLAY, FREE Explore the Playground with 12 modes, including Coffee Break, No Flags, Three-board Sprint, Marathon, Treasure Hunt, Hexagons, and Wrapping Edges. Learn three playable logic lessons, try explained hints, and share board codes. Collect crystals, complete daily goals and a weekly expedition, and spend earned crystals on the magnifier and sonar in the Workshop. Track local records, earn badges, unlock visual styles, and practice a lost board without affecting rewards or records. You can also enable a local reminder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sweeper 3d at every 4 days against MineFacet's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sweeper 3d sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MineFacet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sweeper 3d ships an update every 4 days, MineFacet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sweeper 3d | MineFacet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ewgeniy Isurov | Norbert Pentek |
In-app purchases
Sweeper 3d
- 1000 Bombs$0.99
- No Ads forever$2.99
MineFacet
- Small Tip$1.99
- MineFacet Premium$4.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
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- Large Tip$9.99





