Comparison

Minesweeper vs BombSeeker

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper

Clear a minefield by tapping tiles and using numbered clues to locate hidden explosives. Achieve your best score by clearing the board as quickly as possible. Customize your gameplay with a variety of grid sizes.

Highlights
  • Flag hidden landmines
  • Use numbered clues
  • Customize grid sizes
  • Achieve best scores
  • Fast-paced gameplay
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The goal of Minesweeper is to flag all the landmines on the board as quickly as possible. Tap tiles to flip them, use the numbers on the tiles to figure out where the mines are. Clear the board quickly to achieve your best score. Want to play on a 3 x 3 grid? Or a 24 x 24 grid? Or a 13 x 22 grid? No problem. This version is totally customizable.

About

BombSeeker

Uncover all safe tiles on a grid while avoiding hidden bombs. Use number clues to deduce bomb locations and strategize your way to victory. Compete for the best time and win streak.

Highlights
  • Grid-based bomb detection
  • Number clues for strategy
  • Time and streak scoring
  • Leaderboard challenges
  • Background music and sound effects
  • Mute audio options
Features
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Welcome to BombSeeker, the ultimate challenge in bomb detection! Your mission is to uncover all the safe tiles on the grid while avoiding hidden bombs. Here's how to play: Objective: Your goal is to clear the entire grid without detonating any bombs. Each grid contains 12 hidden bombs. Gameplay: You'll start by clicking on any tile on the grid to reveal what's underneath. The time starts with the first click. If the tile reveals a number, it indicates the number of bombs adjacent to that tile. Use the numbers as clues to determine where the bombs might be located. Strategy: Pay close attention to the numbers revealed on the tiles. They will help you deduce the locations of nearby bombs. Use logic and deduction to strategically uncover tiles. Be cautious! One wrong move could trigger a bomb and end the game. Scoring: Minimize the time taken to clear the grid. Also, try to get the longest streak of winning games. Challenge yourself to beat your own best time and streak and aim for the top of the leaderboard! Winning: You win the game by successfully uncovering all the safe tiles on the grid without detonating any bombs. Have Fun: Above all, enjoy the challenge and have fun playing Bomb Seeker! Test your skills, improve your strategy, and become the ultimate bomb seeker champion! Game includes Background Music and Sound Effects - which can be muted. Background Music and Sound Effects by Eric Witthans. https://eric.witthans.com/ Some Sound Effects by Sanket Pushkar. https://opengameart.org/users/shinihaize

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
BombSeeker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BombSeeker at every 3 weeks against Minesweeper's every 3 months. BombSeeker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Minesweeper's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BombSeeker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, BombSeeker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Minesweeper versus BombSeeker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperBombSeeker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netChristina Bharara

Customer experience

Minesweeper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BombSeeker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

BombSeeker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BombSeeker free?
BombSeeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper or BombSeeker?
BombSeeker is rated higher. Minesweeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BombSeeker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Minesweeper or BombSeeker have ads?
Both Minesweeper and BombSeeker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or BombSeeker?
Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, and BombSeeker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and BombSeeker on October 14, 2026.

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