Comparison

Minesweeper vs 4 Words Game

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

4 Words Game

This word puzzle game challenges you to guess a hidden word using four related clues. Earn coins by solving levels to unlock hints and advance through numerous English and Italian word scenes. Compete on global leaderboards and achieve new milestones.

Highlights
  • Guess hidden words with four clues
  • Solve puzzles in English and Italian
  • Use hints to overcome challenges
  • Earn coins by solving levels
  • World leaderboards and achievements
  • Test SAT/GRE skills
Features
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4 Words Game is a funny guess the word (or 4 pics 1 word) style game. The goal of this words quiz game is to arrange the letters to find a mysterious word. To guess the mysterious word you have up to 4 words related with the hidden word (instead of 4 pics). This app tests your knowledge at solving words puzzles, if you get stuck on a level you can try to use an hint. There are some different kinds hints you can use to pass a level: - Add a related word (up to 4 words); - Add a correct initial letter (up to 3 letters); - Delete an incorrect letter (up to 3 letters); - Show the length of the hidden word. To use an hint you need some coins, but do not run out of coins if you want to solve all the levels. You earn coins every time you solve a level. In the game there are a lot of levels across the Italian words and English words scenes so, with this app you can also learn new languages. The game is also useful to test (and trainer) your SAT and GRE skill level. At starting levels some hints are already displayed but when you advance in the game hints are gradually hidden. The app also have world leaderboards and additional achievements to make the gameplay more interesting. You have only 1 word to guess, test your skill and Have fun! Game walkthrough here: http://pentawire.altervista.org/?section=14&pageID=5 Note: Uninstalling the application involves the loss of all progress.

Screenshots

Minesweeper4 screens
4 Words Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper at none against 4 Words Game's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. 4 Words Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, 4 Words Game every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minesweeper versus 4 Words Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper4 Words Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netRaffaele Amuso

Customer experience

Minesweeper

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

4 Words Game

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

4 Words Game

One-time5
  • 500 extra coins$0.99
  • 1200 extra coins$1.99
  • 2000 extra coins$2.99
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  • 5000 extra coins$5.99
  • 10000 extra coins$10.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper free?
Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4 Words Game free?
4 Words Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minesweeper or 4 Words Game have ads?
Both Minesweeper and 4 Words Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper or 4 Words Game?
Minesweeper ships an update every 3 months, and 4 Words Game every 2 months. Most recently, Minesweeper was updated on June 8, 2026 and 4 Words Game on August 17, 2026.

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