Comparison

Hexasweeper vs Minesweeper by negfeed

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

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About

Hexasweeper

This logic puzzle game reimagines Minesweeper on a hexagonal grid with 21 unique rule variations. Each board is solvable through deduction alone, offering a challenging experience for puzzle enthusiasts. Play through a campaign, daily challenges, or endless modes.

Highlights
  • 21 unique rule twists
  • Hexagonal grid gameplay
  • Logic-based deduction
  • Campaign mode
  • Daily challenges
  • Endless and Blitz modes
Features
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You know Minesweeper. You don't know this one. Hexasweeper hides twenty rule twists inside one hex grid: numbers that lie, mines that form a snake, numbers that measure how far a hexagon can see. Every board is built to be solved by logic alone. Never a guess. Classic teaches you the hex grid: six neighbours, three axes, numbers that mean something new. Then the rules start moving. 21 RULES, ONE GRID · Star: numbers see two hexes out, along all three axes · Liar: every number is off by exactly one · Snake: the mines form a single winding path · Eyesight: a number is how far the hexagon can see · Negation: marked mines count minus one · Parity: clues say even or odd, not how many · Echo: only the cells two steps away count · Wall, Partition, Dual, Outside, Triad, Triplet, Balance, Connected, Multiple, Sectors, Compass, Colour Census, Islands Each rule is a different way to think, and you learn it in a minute: a hands-on lesson has you find the provable mine before your first board, and the rule stays on screen while you play. Choose a rule and learn it step by step. NEVER A GUESS Every board, in every rule, is generated and checked so the information on screen is always enough. When you are stuck there is a deduction you have not seen yet, not a coin flip. WAYS TO PLAY · Campaign: 110 hand-tuned boards in 25 chambers that teach the rules one at a time · Today: one board a day, and the day picks the rule. Every rule, for everyone, with a streak to keep · Endless: pick a size, a density and a rule · Blitz: the same boards, against the clock Classic and Star are free. Unlock the remaining rules and premium campaign chapters with the optional All Rules one-time purchase. Optional timer, no ads, no subscription.

About

Minesweeper by negfeed

Experience the classic logic puzzle with intuitive touch controls and a unique hexagonal grid option. Enjoy a completely ad-free and privacy-focused game with customizable difficulty levels and helpful features like undo and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid mode
  • Touch-first controls
  • Ad-free experience
  • Undo system
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Customizable difficulty
Features
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Minesweeper — the timeless logic puzzle, rebuilt from the ground up for iPhone. Every detail has been crafted for touch: tap to reveal, swipe to flag, pinch to zoom. A floating loupe shows exactly what's under your finger, and lift-to-confirm means you'll never tap the wrong cell. This is Minesweeper the way it was meant to be played on a phone. HEXAGONAL MODE — A NEW WAY TO PLAY Go beyond the classic square grid with our unique hexagonal mode. Each cell has six neighbors instead of eight, creating a fresh strategic challenge that changes how you read the board and plan your moves. Switch between square and hex grids at any time. AD-FREE FOREVER No ads — not now, not ever. No analytics. No data collection. No in-app purchases. Everything runs and stays on your device. This is a passion project, not a monetization engine. THREE CLASSIC DIFFICULTIES - Beginner (9x9, 10 mines) — Learn the ropes - Intermediate (16x16, 40 mines) — A satisfying challenge - Expert (30x16, 99 mines) — The ultimate test - Custom mode — Set your own grid size and mine count TOUCH-FIRST CONTROLS - Tap to reveal cells, swipe or long-press to flag - Flag mode toggle for rapid mine marking - Floating loupe previews the cell under your finger - Lift-to-confirm: drag away to cancel any action - Pinch to zoom and pan on larger boards - Minimap for quick navigation on Expert grids UNDO SYSTEM Made a mistake? Undo it — even a mine hit. Choose between unlimited undo, three charges per game, or disabled for purists. FULL SENSORY FEEDBACK - Haptic feedback tuned for every action: flags, cascades, explosions, and victory - Sound effects for reveals, flags, mines, and wins - Staggered cascade animations bring the board to life - Confetti celebration on every win - Screen shake on mine hits SMART FEATURES - Auto-zoom focuses the board on game start - Smart auto-pan follows the action after cascades - Chord support: tap a numbered cell to auto-reveal when flags match - Question mark state for uncertain cells - Game statistics: wins, best times, and streaks per difficulty SAVE & RESUME Your game is automatically saved when you leave the app and restored when you return. Your settings, stats, and high scores persist across sessions. INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL New to Minesweeper? A four-panel hands-on tutorial teaches you everything — tap, flag, read numbers, and zoom. Designed and built with care by negfeed.

Screenshots

Hexasweeper4 screens
Minesweeper by negfeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper by negfeed at none against Hexasweeper's 1. Hexasweeper's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Hexasweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minesweeper by negfeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hexasweeper against 5.0 for Minesweeper by negfeed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexasweeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Minesweeper by negfeed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Hexasweeper versus Minesweeper by negfeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexasweeperMinesweeper by negfeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustavo cesar Sola Barreto MarcelinoMohammad Abdul-Amir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexasweeper

One-time1
  • All Rules$4.99
None

Minesweeper by negfeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexasweeper free?
Hexasweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper by negfeed free?
Minesweeper by negfeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexasweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed?
Hexasweeper and Minesweeper by negfeed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hexasweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed have ads?
Neither Hexasweeper nor Minesweeper by negfeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexasweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed?
Hexasweeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Minesweeper by negfeed every 2 months. Most recently, Hexasweeper was updated on November 9, 2026 and Minesweeper by negfeed on October 31, 2026.

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