Comparison

3 Level MineSweeper vs ilu

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

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About

3 Level MineSweeper

Experience a 3D twist on the classic logic puzzle. Uncover squares on stacked minefields, avoiding hidden mines. The game offers multiple levels of complexity and various minefield sizes.

Highlights
  • 3D multi-level minefields
  • Multiple size and mine density combinations
  • Free unlimited minefields
  • In-app purchase for additional sizes
  • Best scores saved on Game Center
  • Complex logic puzzle mechanics
Features
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3 Level MineSweeper is a multi-level version of the popular game MineSweeper. It is played on 3 square minefields stacked one on top of another. Mines are hidden under some of the squares on the minefields. You must uncover as many squares as possible but not uncover any of the squares that are hiding a mine. An uncovered square reveals the number of mines that are adjacent to it. An uncovered square is considered adjacent to all of the squares around it that are on its level and also the squares, if any, above and below both itself and also those adjacent squares on its level. For example, an uncovered square in the center of the middle level, is adjacent to 8 squares on its level, 9 squares on the top level and 9 squares on the bottom level. An uncovered square in a corner of the top level, is adjacent to 3 squares on the top level, 4 squares on the middle level and 0 squares on the bottom level. * A 3D logic puzzle more complex than the original, 2D, single level MineSweeper * Free unlimited minefields for 11 different combinations of size and mine density * 4 different sizes (3x3x3, 4x4x3, 5x5x3, 6x6x3) * 5 different mine densities (4%, 8%, 12%, 16% and 20% - not all densities available for all sizes) * In App Purchase upgrade adds 4 more sizes (7x7x3, 8x8x3, 9x9x3 and 10x10x3) and includes all 5 mine densities for each size - an additional 29 different combinations of size and mine density. * Best scores saved and posted on the Game Center [The reason why 3 Level MineSweeper is a complex logic puzzle (and not a random luck, speed game) is based on the observation that if one uncovered square (A) is adjacent to another uncovered square (B), and all of the squares adjacent to A are also adjacent to B, then the number of mines that are adjacent to B but not adjacent to A is the number revealed on B minus the number revealed on A. A simple application of this general observation is that if A is on the top level and B is on the middle level precisely below A then the number of mines that will be on the bottom level adjacent to B will be the number revealed on B minus the number revealed on A. Other more complex applications of this general observation can be used to solve most minefields. We have found that most minefields, other than minefields with a mine density of 20%, can be solved with only the second and third move being a guess with, at times, an additional 2-1-2 ambiguity at the very end (i.e. a sequence of 2 squares, one of which contains a mine, 1 uncovered square, and then 2 squares, 1 of which contains a mine).] Shown below: 1) A 5x5x3 minefield after the first move. 2) The same minefield having been solved using multiple applications of the observation above. 3) The Select table showing best scores for minefields 4) A 3x3x3 minefield being solved. The 'mine' marker indicates that a mine must be under the square and the 'color' markers indicate that one mine is hidden under each set of colored squares. 5) A 4x4x3 minefield being solved.

About

ilu

This logic puzzle game challenges you to illuminate dark areas by strategically placing lights. As you terraform barren planets and spread light, watch them transform with vibrant, animated life. Discover clever solutions and enjoy a relaxing, dynamic experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite relaxing logic puzzles
  • Illuminate dark areas with light
  • Terraform barren planets
  • Discover clever solutions
  • Dynamic music
  • Animated hint system
Features
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ilu is a puzzle game. In every puzzle, all that is dark must light up. You place a light by tapping a dark area. You will discover clever ways to place the lights as you play the game. STORY: ilu is light. You are a keeper of light. In the vast void of space, countless lost worlds drift in the dark. Planets that have lost their star mothers and are too far and cold for the rays of starlight to warm their dark and frozen features. It is your mission to terraform these barren planets. As you spread light through the worlds of ilu, watch the ground light up while colorful and beautifully animated plants sprout as the entire world gently teems with life. FEATURES: • Infinite relaxing logic puzzles solved with light • Simple rules that create compelling solutions • Dynamic music that responds to your play • An animated & intelligent hint system that teaches & guides your way The puzzles of ilu can be solved with pure logic alone. We wanted to share the wonderful "aha!" moments of discovering the solutions with you. ilu is supported with ads, but you have the option to permanently remove the ads from the game with an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

3 Level MineSweeper4 screens
ilu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ilu at 4.7 against 3 Level MineSweeper's 3.0. ilu also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. 3 Level MineSweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ilu sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ilu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ilu has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 3 Level MineSweeper's written reviews are positive against 69% of ilu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 Level MineSweeper ships an update every 5 months, ilu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3 Level MineSweeper versus ilu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 Level MineSweeperilu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB535 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerBrainium Studios LLC

Customer experience

3 Level MineSweeper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

ilu

All ratings2,122 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

3 Level MineSweeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ilu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Placement of markers and lights not always registering correctly
  • Recent update changed visuals in a way that made the game less clear

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zoom or pan functionality for larger puzzles
  • Separate marker and light placement modes
  • Progress tracking and ability to replay past puzzles
  • More variety in background music tracks

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3 Level MineSweeper

One-time1
  • upgrade for additional minefield sizes and all 4 mine densities$1.99
9 purchases

ilu

One-time9
  • 100 Ad-Free Puzzles$0.99
  • Terra Suit$0.99
  • Turbo Suit$1.99
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  • The Botanic$1.99
  • Pod$2.99
  • Spectral Suit$3.99
  • Chromus$4.99
  • Ayianna$6.99
  • Unlock Ad-Free$7.99

Questions

Is 3 Level MineSweeper free?
3 Level MineSweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ilu free?
ilu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3 Level MineSweeper or ilu?
ilu is rated higher. 3 Level MineSweeper averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ilu averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do 3 Level MineSweeper or ilu have ads?
Neither 3 Level MineSweeper nor ilu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3 Level MineSweeper or ilu?
3 Level MineSweeper ships an update every 5 months, and ilu every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3 Level MineSweeper was updated on October 2, 2026 and ilu on October 18, 2026.

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