99 Rockets vs Minesweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
99 Rockets
A challenging arcade game where players must hit 99 targets with 99 rockets. It requires precision, a steady hand, and excellent aim to complete the game without using any saves. This game offers a unique and addictive experience for those seeking a difficult yet rewarding challenge.
- 99 rockets and 99 targets
- Challenging gameplay
- Requires precision and aim
- Zen Mode
- Master the game
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You’ve got 99 rockets, there are 99 targets! Hit all targets and you will complete the game. It’s as simple as that… if you have super human skills that is ;) ----- - MacWorld UK – One of the best free games for Ipads The ultimate challenge is apparently to make it through the entire game without using any saves at all. To say the least, that requires a steely nerve, a steady hand, and an impeccable aim! - Three UK (Mobile Hub) Here at Three we’re always looking out for the most innovative, addictive and fun mobile games on the market and we stumbled across 99 Rockets, we ended up loving it so much that we decided to feature it on our hub. - Edamame Reviews If you’re looking for a hard game normal people can play, this game is the game you’ve been looking for. - Touch Tap Play 99 Rockets is the right game for those who are looking for a unique experience to play on the go. - PocketGamer Here’s a pleasant little thing. It’s called 99 Rockets and is elegant and will probably even help you distress. - Free Apps For Me This game called 99 Rockets is perfectly suitable for spending some leisure time. ----- Now it’s time for you to get into Zen Mode and Master 99 Rockets. Thank you for playing, and good luck!
Minesweeper
A classic logic puzzle game with a modern interface. Strategically uncover hidden mines on a grid, using deduction to avoid detonation. Compete globally for the fastest times and challenge yourself with various difficulty settings.
- Classic Minesweeper gameplay
- Modern design
- Logic and strategy challenges
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Global time leaderboards
- Offline play
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Classic Minesweeper game with modern design. Find all the mines without detonating them. Use logic and strategy to clear the minefield. Challenge yourself with different difficulty levels. Compete for the best time with users worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minesweeper at 100% against 99 Rockets's 30%. Minesweeper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 99 Rockets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. 99 Rockets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minesweeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minesweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of 99 Rockets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minesweeper's.
99 Rockets ships an update monthly, Minesweeper weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 99 Rockets | Minesweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itatake.com | Gyuhyeon Jeon |
Customer experience
99 Rockets
Minesweeper
Bugs and requests
99 Rockets
Reported bugs
4 issues- Pause screen freezes
- Ad removal IAP doesn't remove save progress ads
- Ads still display after purchasing ad-free version
- Master Mode unlock issues
Requested features
7 requests- Auto-save functionality for progress
- Color theme customization options
- GameCenter leaderboards instead of Facebook
- Pause menu with sound/music toggle
- Multiple lives system
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- More levels beyond 99
- Ability to skip or dismiss ads faster
Minesweeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
99 Rockets
- Remove ads$0.99
Minesweeper
- Remove advertisements$0.991 Month
