Comparison

Minesweeper vs Minesweeper by negfeed

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

Minesweeper by negfeed

Experience the classic logic puzzle with intuitive touch controls and a unique hexagonal grid option. Enjoy a completely ad-free and privacy-focused game with customizable difficulty levels and helpful features like undo and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid mode
  • Touch-first controls
  • Ad-free experience
  • Undo system
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Customizable difficulty
Features
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Minesweeper — the timeless logic puzzle, rebuilt from the ground up for iPhone. Every detail has been crafted for touch: tap to reveal, swipe to flag, pinch to zoom. A floating loupe shows exactly what's under your finger, and lift-to-confirm means you'll never tap the wrong cell. This is Minesweeper the way it was meant to be played on a phone. HEXAGONAL MODE — A NEW WAY TO PLAY Go beyond the classic square grid with our unique hexagonal mode. Each cell has six neighbors instead of eight, creating a fresh strategic challenge that changes how you read the board and plan your moves. Switch between square and hex grids at any time. AD-FREE FOREVER No ads — not now, not ever. No analytics. No data collection. No in-app purchases. Everything runs and stays on your device. This is a passion project, not a monetization engine. THREE CLASSIC DIFFICULTIES - Beginner (9x9, 10 mines) — Learn the ropes - Intermediate (16x16, 40 mines) — A satisfying challenge - Expert (30x16, 99 mines) — The ultimate test - Custom mode — Set your own grid size and mine count TOUCH-FIRST CONTROLS - Tap to reveal cells, swipe or long-press to flag - Flag mode toggle for rapid mine marking - Floating loupe previews the cell under your finger - Lift-to-confirm: drag away to cancel any action - Pinch to zoom and pan on larger boards - Minimap for quick navigation on Expert grids UNDO SYSTEM Made a mistake? Undo it — even a mine hit. Choose between unlimited undo, three charges per game, or disabled for purists. FULL SENSORY FEEDBACK - Haptic feedback tuned for every action: flags, cascades, explosions, and victory - Sound effects for reveals, flags, mines, and wins - Staggered cascade animations bring the board to life - Confetti celebration on every win - Screen shake on mine hits SMART FEATURES - Auto-zoom focuses the board on game start - Smart auto-pan follows the action after cascades - Chord support: tap a numbered cell to auto-reveal when flags match - Question mark state for uncertain cells - Game statistics: wins, best times, and streaks per difficulty SAVE & RESUME Your game is automatically saved when you leave the app and restored when you return. Your settings, stats, and high scores persist across sessions. INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL New to Minesweeper? A four-panel hands-on tutorial teaches you everything — tap, flag, read numbers, and zoom. Designed and built with care by negfeed.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
Minesweeper by negfeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minesweeper by negfeed at none against Minesweeper's shown. Minesweeper by negfeed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Minesweeper's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper by negfeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, Minesweeper by negfeed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Minesweeper versus Minesweeper by negfeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeperMinesweeper by negfeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netMohammad Abdul-Amir

Customer experience

Minesweeper

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

Minesweeper by negfeed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Minesweeper by negfeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper by negfeed free?
Minesweeper by negfeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed?
Minesweeper by negfeed is rated higher. Minesweeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Minesweeper by negfeed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Minesweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed have ads?
Minesweeper shows ads; Minesweeper by negfeed does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or Minesweeper by negfeed?
Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, and Minesweeper by negfeed every 2 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Minesweeper by negfeed on October 19, 2026.

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