Comparison

Clearfield vs MonkeySweeper

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

Head to head
About

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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MonkeySweeper

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Welcome to MonkeySweeper, a fun puzzle game where you need to use numbers and your thinking to find the hidden monkeys. The game is simple to play. Look at the numbers on the board and try to understand what they are telling you. Open the tiles you think are safe and keep going until you find all the monkeys. But be careful, one wrong move can change everything. Some puzzles will be easy and quick to solve. Other puzzles can make you think for a while before you know what to do next. There is no need to rush. Take your time, look at the board and find the correct move. If you like Minesweeper, you may already know how the number clues work. If you enjoy Sudoku, you will also like using logic and looking for small patterns to solve the board. MonkeySweeper is made for people who enjoy quiet puzzle games and want something they can play anytime. You can play a quick round when you have some extra time or stay longer and try to solve harder boards. Every game is a little different and sometimes the answer is right in front of you. You just need to look a little closer. Find the safe tiles, follow the clues and discover where the monkeys are hiding. Make a mistake? Thats okay, try again and see if you can do better next time. So, are you ready to find the monkeys? Start playing MonkeySweeper and see how many puzzles you can solve. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://thesggaming.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Clearfield3 screens
MonkeySweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clearfield at none against MonkeySweeper's 10. Clearfield also leads on ads (none vs shown). MonkeySweeper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MonkeySweeper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Clearfield asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clearfield ships an update every 3 weeks, MonkeySweeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Clearfield versus MonkeySweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearfieldMonkeySweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIYULMOMSyed Ghazanfar

In-app purchases

None

Clearfield

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

MonkeySweeper

One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Small Bundle$2.99
  • 10000 Coins$2.99
  • Fail Offer$2.99
  • Large Bundle$3.99
  • 15000 Coins$4.99
  • 30000 Coins$6.99
  • 50000 Coins$8.99

Questions

Is Clearfield free?
Clearfield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MonkeySweeper free?
MonkeySweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clearfield or MonkeySweeper have ads?
MonkeySweeper shows ads; Clearfield does not.
Which is updated more often, Clearfield or MonkeySweeper?
Clearfield ships an update every 3 weeks, and MonkeySweeper monthly. Most recently, Clearfield was updated on October 31, 2026 and MonkeySweeper on October 25, 2026.

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