Comparison

Classic Simple Simon Solitaire vs Minesweeper

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

Head to head
About

Classic Simple Simon Solitaire

This solitaire game challenges players to move all cards to four foundation piles, ordered by suit from Ace to King. Cards can be stacked on cards one rank higher, and runs of the same suit can be moved together. Free spaces can be filled with any card to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Move all cards to 4 foundations
  • Build cards by suit from A to K
  • Stack cards one rank higher
  • Move multiple cards in a suit run
  • Fill free spaces with any card
Features
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Simple Simon,despite its name,is a actually very skillful solitaire. The goal in this game is to move all cards to 4 foundations by suit from A to K. A card can always be moved onto a card that is one higher in rank.You can move multiple cards together if they are all part of a run in the same suit. Free spaces can be filled by any card. The game is won when all cards are built onto the foundations.

About

Minesweeper

Features
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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

Classic Simple Simon Solitaire3 screens
Minesweeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper at none against Classic Simple Simon Solitaire's shown. Minesweeper also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Classic Simple Simon Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Simple Simon Solitaire ships an update every 5 months, Minesweeper daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classic Simple Simon Solitaire versus Minesweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Simple Simon SolitaireMinesweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin White广颂 蔡

In-app purchases

None

Classic Simple Simon Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Simple Simon Solitaire free?
Classic Simple Simon Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classic Simple Simon Solitaire or Minesweeper have ads?
Classic Simple Simon Solitaire shows ads; Minesweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic Simple Simon Solitaire or Minesweeper?
Classic Simple Simon Solitaire ships an update every 5 months, and Minesweeper daily. Most recently, Classic Simple Simon Solitaire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Minesweeper on October 31, 2026.

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