Comparison

Mines (by RootFox) vs Minesweeper

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

Head to head
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

About

Minesweeper

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**Minesweeper – The Classic Game, Perfectly Made** Rediscover the timeless puzzle game you love, refined for modern devices with smooth controls, clean visuals, and endless replayability. Whether you are a first-time player or a seasoned pro, this is the Minesweeper experience you have been waiting for. Core Features - Authentic Gameplay: True to the original rules—tap to reveal tiles, long-press to flag mines, and use logic to clear the board safely. - 3 Difficulty Levels: • Beginner: 16×16 grid, 18 mines – gentle introduction for new players • Intermediate: 18×16 grid, 55 mines – balanced challenge for casual fans • Expert: 18×24 grid, 99 mines – ultimate test for logic masters - Play Anywhere: Full offline support—no internet needed, no data usage. - Clean & Ad-Free: No interruptions, no pop-ups—just pure, focused gameplay. - Universal Design: Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with native controls and crisp Retina display graphics. - Customizable Experience: Adjust board size, toggle flagging mode, choose your language, and more in Settings. - Private & Secure: 100% offline—your game data never leaves your device. Why You Will Love It Simple to learn, impossible to put down. Sharpen your logic, test your memory, and relax with a game that has been entertaining players for decades. Every board is unique—no two games are ever the same. Download now and start clearing tiles today!

Screenshots

Mines (by RootFox)4 screens
Minesweeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mines (by RootFox) at 13.0 against Minesweeper's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mines (by RootFox) versus Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMines (by RootFox)Minesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr Vopilovskii广颂 蔡

In-app purchases

None

Mines (by RootFox)

No in-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mines (by RootFox) free?
Mines (by RootFox) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mines (by RootFox) or Minesweeper have ads?
Neither Mines (by RootFox) nor Minesweeper shows ads.

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