Comparison

Minesweeper vs Mines (by RootFox)

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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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.

About

Mines (by RootFox)

Features
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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

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Mines (by RootFox)4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minesweeper sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mines (by RootFox) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper versus Mines (by RootFox): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMines (by RootFox)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasancan CakiciogluAleksandr Vopilovskii

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time5
  • 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
None

Mines (by RootFox)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mines (by RootFox) free?
Mines (by RootFox) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minesweeper or Mines (by RootFox) have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Mines (by RootFox) does not.

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