Comparison

Clearfield vs 3a Minesweeper

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

Head to head
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Clearfield

Features
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Clearfield is a quieter take on classic Minesweeper. It keeps the satisfying logic of the original game, then rebuilds the experience around iPhone: softer visuals, clearer numbers, gentle pacing, and controls that feel natural on touch. What makes Clearfield feel better - First tap is always safe - Long press to place flags instantly - Optional flag mode for faster runs - Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert boards - Best-time tracking and session stats - Precise chord reveal for advanced play - Clean support, privacy, and terms pages - No noisy UI, no cluttered visual style Whether you play for speed, rhythm, or quiet focus, Clearfield is built to make classic Minesweeper feel sharp again on iPhone.

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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

Clearfield3 screens
3a Minesweeper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clearfield at none against 3a Minesweeper's 3. Clearfield also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3a Minesweeper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. 3a Minesweeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Clearfield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Clearfield versus 3a Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearfield3a Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIYULMOMJiang XiaoBing

In-app purchases

None

Clearfield

No in-app purchases

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 Clearfield free?
Clearfield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3a Minesweeper free?
3a Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clearfield or 3a Minesweeper have ads?
3a Minesweeper shows ads; Clearfield does not.

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