Minesweeper vs Mines (by RootFox)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minesweeper
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Rediscover the classic with a modern twist! Minesweeper - Minimal 3D brings the legendary logic puzzle to your fingertips with a stunning minimalist aesthetic and immersive 3D gameplay. Whether you're a Minesweeper veteran or a newcomer, our game offers a fresh, clean experience that focuses on what matters most: pure logic and strategy. Why Play Minesweeper - Minimal 3D? • STUNNING MINIMALIST DESIGN: Enjoy a clutter-free interface with beautiful 3D extruded graphics and smooth animations. • DIVERSE MAPS: Explore a variety of map sizes and challenges in our Map Store. From beginner-friendly grids to expert-level minefields, there's always a new challenge waiting. • PURE LOGIC: No guessing required! Use your deductive skills to flag the mines and clear the board. • IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Feel the game with haptic feedback, satisfying sounds, and a clean visual style. • OFFLINE PLAY: No internet? No problem. Play anytime, anywhere. • PROGRESS TRACKING: Unlock new categories, track your stats, and improve your best times. • COMPETE GLOBALLY: See how you rank against players worldwide on the leaderboards. Whether you want a quick 5-minute brain break or a deep strategic challenge, Minesweeper - Minimal 3D is the perfect companion. Exercise your brain, improve your concentration, and master the art of the sweep! Download now and start your journey of logic and strategy.
Mines (by RootFox)
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Mines is a focused mine puzzle with a dark, clean interface and no distractions. HOW TO PLAY Tap a cell to reveal it. Long-press to place a flag. Tap a revealed number to chord — open all neighbors when enough flags are set. Obvious mines can be auto-flagged after each move. GAME MODES • Schrödinger — a tiny 1×2 “quantum” board: is the cat alive or dead? • Easy — 10×10, 10 mines • Medium — about 168 cells, 22 mines (layout adapts to phone or tablet) • Hard — 300 cells, 50 mines • Expert — 300 cells, 62 mines • Custom — your own rows, columns, and mine count FEATURES • Timer and personal time records for classic modes • Win/loss stats for Schrödinger mode • Records screen • No account, no ads, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mines (by RootFox) at none against Minesweeper's 5. Mines (by RootFox) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mines (by RootFox) asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Minesweeper | Mines (by RootFox) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasancan Cakicioglu | Aleksandr Vopilovskii |
In-app purchases
Minesweeper
- Small Package$0.99
- Remove Ads – Lifetime$3.99
- Medium Package$4.99
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- Large Package$9.99
- XLarge Package$19.99
Mines (by RootFox)
No in-app purchases
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