Comparison

Monster Sweeper vs 3a Minesweeper

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

Head to head
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.

About

3a Minesweeper

Features
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Experience the classic Minesweeper puzzle game with beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay! Features: • Classic Minesweeper rules • Multiple difficulty levels: Beginner (9x9), Intermediate (16x16), Expert (16x30) • Game Center leaderboards • Track your best times across different modes • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • X-ray mode for assistance • Flag mode for precise mine marking • Auto-reveal empty cells • Detailed statistics tracking • Multiple language support Challenge yourself with different difficulty levels and compete with players worldwide on Game Center leaderboards. Whether you're a minesweeper beginner or a seasoned player, this game offers hours of entertainment. Download Minesweeper now and enjoy the timeless puzzle game experience!

Screenshots

Monster Sweeper4 screens
3a Minesweeper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Sweeper at none against 3a Minesweeper's shown. 3a Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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. Monster Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3a Minesweeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Monster Sweeper versus 3a Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Sweeper3a Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSviatlana KraucheniaJiang XiaoBing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monster Sweeper

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
3 purchases

3a Minesweeper

One-time3
  • 10 X-ray Energy Packs$0.99
  • 30 X-ray Energy Packs$1.99
  • 60 X-ray Energy Packs$2.99

Questions

Is Monster Sweeper free?
Monster Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3a Minesweeper free?
3a Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monster Sweeper or 3a Minesweeper have ads?
3a Minesweeper shows ads; Monster Sweeper does not.

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