Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper Duo

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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Classic Minesweeper, reimagined with a sleek dark design. Read the number hints, apply logic, and open every safe tile while avoiding the mines. A pure brain puzzle that tests focus and reasoning in every run. ■ Classic Minesweeper Familiar rules, cleaner controls. Each number is a clue. Think it through, flag the mines, and clear the board to win. ■ Three difficulty levels From Easy to Hard. Pick your challenge and get faster and sharper with every game. ■ Chase your best time Every run is timed. Clean solves mean better records. Beat your personal best. ■ Flag mode Mark suspicious tiles with a flag. Long-press or toggle — your call. Fewer mistakes, smarter play. ■ Immersive feedback Subtle haptics, crisp sound effects, and calm background audio heighten the tension of every tile. ■ Play offline No connection needed. Commutes, waiting rooms, before bed — play anywhere. ■ Dark design An easy-on-the-eyes dark theme for longer, more comfortable sessions. For fans of Minesweeper, logic puzzles, and quick sessions of focus. Download free now and feel the tension of every single tile. ■ Minesweeper Pro (In-App Purchase) Remove all ads with an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kyulabs.statix.kr/minesweeper-privacy-policy

About

Minesweeper Duo

Experience classic Minesweeper with two distinct visual themes: a modern Liquid Glass or a retro Classic look. Enjoy customizable board sizes, a safe first click, and detailed game statistics to track your progress. High scores sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Two visual themes: Liquid Glass and Classic
  • Multiple board sizes (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, Custom)
  • Safe first click and chording mechanics
  • iCloud sync for high scores
  • Detailed game statistics (time, 3BV, pace, efficiency)
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Features
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Two looks Liquid Glass for today, or Classic with sunken tiles, LED counters and the smiley face. Classic rules Beginner, Intermediate, Expert and custom boards. A safe first click, chording and question marks. Scores that follow you High scores sync through iCloud, and Game Center leaderboards show how you rank. Stats that count Every game records time, 3BV, pace and efficiency, so you can see what to practise. Made for every screen Taps and long presses on iPhone, pointer and keyboard on iPad and Mac. Picks up where you left off The game in progress is saved after every move, zoom and scroll included.

Screenshots

Minesweeper3 screens
Minesweeper Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper Duo at none against Minesweeper's shown. Minesweeper Duo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Minesweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Minesweeper Duo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperkyulabsPatrick Kelleher

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minesweeper

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
3 purchases

Minesweeper Duo

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minesweeper Duo free?
Minesweeper Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper Duo have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Minesweeper Duo does not.

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