Comparison

MineClear vs Word Explorer

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

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About

MineClear

A classic logic puzzle game where players deduce mine locations based on numbered clues. It offers intuitive touch controls, multiple difficulty levels, and progress tracking, all within an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Deduce mine locations with numbered clues
  • Intuitive tap and long-press controls
  • Three difficulty levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
  • Track game statistics and best times
  • Offline play, no internet required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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**Classic Minesweeper, reimagined for mobile.** Mine Clear is a lightweight, pure, single-player logic game. Deduce the location of mines based on numbers, mark dangerous squares, and reveal all safe areas. With familiar rules and snappy gameplay, every round tests your powers of observation, deduction, and concentration. ## Classic Rules - Reveal all safe squares to win. - Numbers indicate the count of mines in the eight surrounding squares. - The first square revealed—and its immediate surroundings—are always safe. - Long-press a square to place a flag; toggle "flag mode" for faster gameplay. ## Three Difficulty Levels - Beginner: Ideal for first-timers or a quick warm-up. - Intermediate: A larger board requiring more sustained deduction. - Expert: A high-intensity challenge for seasoned players. ## Optimized for Touchscreens - Tap to reveal, long-press to mark—intuitive controls. - Supports question mark markers to temporarily note uncertain squares. - Tap a revealed number to quickly clear adjacent squares. - Pinch-to-zoom for a clear view on screens of any size. ## Track Your Progress The app tracks games played, wins, win rates, and best times for each difficulty level. Data is stored locally on your device, and you can clear your statistics at any time. ## Play Your Way - Supports Chinese and English; automatically follows system language settings. - Sound effects and haptic feedback can be toggled independently. - No registration or internet connection required—just open and play. - Ad-free experience—keep your focus entirely on the board. From the first square to the last, enjoy the satisfaction of clearing the board step by step. Start your next Minesweeper challenge now.

About

Word Explorer

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Find a word. Discover a world. Turn a quiet moment into a little adventure with Word Explorer. Search for hidden English words, explore familiar themes, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a puzzle at your own pace. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want a longer challenge, there is a grid waiting for you. 60 PUZZLES, 20 THEMES Explore 20 levels in each of three difficulties. Discover words inspired by nature, oceans, space, animals, travel, food, music, science, and more. Every level is available to choose from the start, so you can follow your interests or work through each difficulty in order. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Start with Easy, step up to Medium, or test your observation skills on Hard. - Easy: a 7 x 7 grid with 5 hidden words, arranged horizontally or vertically. - Medium: a 9 x 9 grid with 7 hidden words, including diagonal placements. - Hard: an 11 x 11 grid with 9 hidden words in all eight directions. SWIPE OR TAP TO FIND WORDS Trace a word in one straight line, then release to check your selection. Prefer tapping? Select the first and last letters instead. Words can also be selected backwards. Correct finds stay highlighted and are marked in your word list. Find every listed word to complete the level. A LITTLE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Each fresh puzzle gives you 3 hints. A hint highlights the first letter of a word you have not found, giving you a starting point while leaving the discovery to you. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE There is no countdown or time limit. The timer records active play, so you can enjoy a relaxed search or try to improve your personal best. Pause for a break and continue when you are ready. The game also pauses when the app goes into the background. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your unfinished puzzle, found words, remaining hints, and elapsed time are saved on your device. Return to Continue game on the home screen to resume your current adventure. The word-search puzzles are built into the app and can be solved offline. MAKE EACH REPLAY COUNT Replay any level to improve your best time or earn more stars. Finish without hints for 3 stars, use 1 hint for 2 stars, or use 2 or 3 hints for 1 star. Your highest star rating and fastest completion time are saved separately for each level. MAKE IT COMFORTABLE Enjoy a calm, nature-inspired portrait layout. Switch sound effects and haptic feedback on or off in Settings. Choose English, Chinese, or Follow system for the interface; the puzzle words always remain in English. Take a break, follow the letters, and see what you discover next.

Screenshots

MineClear4 screens
Word Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Word Explorer at 13.0 against MineClear'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 · 8 level
MineClear versus Word Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineClearWord Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHATREM ZORTEMBruce Gabriel Hargrove

In-app purchases

None

MineClear

No in-app purchases

None

Word Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MineClear free?
MineClear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Explorer free?
Word Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MineClear or Word Explorer have ads?
Neither MineClear nor Word Explorer shows ads.

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