Comparison

Minesweeper vs ThinkGrid

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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Minesweeper: the classic logic puzzle, now redesigned for both mobile and big-screen gameplay. Enjoy the timeless Minesweeper experience with modern controls, smooth performance, and flexible gameplay modes. Whether you're playing on your phone or relaxing on the big screen, this version delivers a clean and satisfying puzzle experience. KEY FEATURES • Classic Minesweeper Gameplay Reveal cells, avoid mines, and use logic to clear the board just like the original game. • Multiple Difficulty Levels Beginner (8×8), Intermediate (16×16), Expert (30×16), and Custom mode for personalized challenges. • Mobile & TV Optimized Smooth touch controls for mobile devices and D-pad support for TV gameplay. • Custom Boards Create your own grid size and mine count for endless variations. • Hint System Get help when needed. Use daily hints or unlock more through rewards or purchases. • Rewarded Continue Hit a mine? Watch a short ad and continue your progress. • Offline Play Play anytime without internet (ads and purchases require connection). WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Minesweeper is a perfect blend of logic, strategy, and relaxation. Whether you’re a beginner learning patterns or an expert aiming for perfection, this version offers a smooth and enjoyable experience across devices. WHAT’S NEW • Optimized for mobile devices and Apple TV • Improved performance and controls • Enhanced gameplay experience Download now and enjoy Minesweeper anytime, anywhere! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our Website: https://futurewatch.co/

About

ThinkGrid

Engage your logic with eleven unique grid-based puzzles. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with no timers or energy restrictions, offering a pure mental challenge. Explore multiple difficulty levels and daily puzzles with optional premium features for advanced insights.

Highlights
  • Eleven unique logic puzzles
  • No ads, timers, or energy bars
  • Daily generated puzzles
  • Six difficulty levels
  • Step-by-step puzzle guides
  • Optional premium features
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Eleven logic puzzles in one app. No ads, no timers, no energy bars — just a grid and the part of your brain that likes being asked something. THE PUZZLES Suguru — fill each cage with unique numbers Star Battle — place stars so no two touch Masyu — loop through black and white pearls Nonogram — reveal the picture from row and column clues Color Link — connect matching colors and cover the board Hashi — connect islands with bridges Light Up — place bulbs to light every white cell Kakuro — fill runs with digits that sum to each clue Fillomino — fill the grid so each number group has the right size Tents — pitch a tent next to every tree Bomb Digger — deduce where every mine is hidden Every puzzle is generated with a unique solution and is solvable by logic alone. You never have to guess. A NEW DAILY IN EVERY GAME Eleven daily puzzles, one per game, every day. Keep a streak, track which games you return to, and see your solving habits build up over the months. SIX DIFFICULTIES Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, Master, Grandmaster. Easy is a coffee break. Grandmaster is not. LEARN ANY OF THEM Each game has a step-by-step guide that plays out on a real board, one move at a time, explaining why each move is the only one that works. No prior knowledge needed for any of the eleven. NO ADS, EVER The free tier is complete: every game, every daily, four difficulty tiers. There is no advertising anywhere in ThinkGrid and there never will be. THINKGRID PLUS For players who want the deep end: - Master and Grandmaster difficulty across every game - Daily archive — replay any past daily, back to launch - Seven extra themes: Paper, Midnight, Dusk, OLED, Blossom, Cobalt and Aurora - Solving insights: heatmaps, technique breakdowns, a monthly summary Yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time payment for lifetime access. After the 7-day free trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Available in English, Dutch and Spanish. Your progress stays on your device, and you can back it up and restore it yourself. Privacy policy: https://deappmakers.nl/legal/thinkgrid-privacy/ Terms of use: https://deappmakers.nl/legal/thinkgrid-terms/

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
ThinkGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ThinkGrid at none against Minesweeper's shown. Minesweeper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 7 one-off in-app purchases and ThinkGrid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, ThinkGrid every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper versus ThinkGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperThinkGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFutureWatchDe Appmakers

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Minesweeper

One-time7
  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
  • Custom Premium Unlock$3.99
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  • 20 Hints$4.99
  • 30 Hints$7.99
  • 50 Hints$11.99
  • 100 Hints$19.99
5 purchases

ThinkGrid

Subscriptions1
  • ThinkGrid Plus Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • ThinkGrid Tip Espresso$1.99
  • ThinkGrid Tip Latte$3.99
  • ThinkGrid Tip Pot$8.99
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  • ThinkGrid Plus Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThinkGrid free?
ThinkGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or ThinkGrid have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; ThinkGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or ThinkGrid?
Minesweeper ships an update every 4 weeks, and ThinkGrid every 3 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 31, 2026 and ThinkGrid on October 31, 2026.

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