Thoroughly MineSweeper vs Minesweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thoroughly MineSweeper
An advanced take on the classic puzzle game, this app offers an optimized touch interface for extended play. It includes a detailed manual for new players and is suitable for those familiar with the original.
- Advanced gameplay mechanics
- Optimized touch interface
- Detailed game manual
- Extended play design
- Classic puzzle experience
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Do you know MineSweeper? in the latter part of the 20th century, the people played this game on and on for a long time. Thoroughly MineSweeper is the advanced MineSweeper. The game design lets the player play more long time. The interface is optimized for touch panel interface. Even if you don't know the classic minesweeper (If you are 21st century people), don't worry! We prepare the detail game manual for you in the app. If you know classic minesweeper, of course there is no matter to play this game.
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 rating: Minesweeper at 4.7 against Thoroughly MineSweeper's 4.0. Minesweeper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Thoroughly MineSweeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Minesweeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Thoroughly MineSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Minesweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Thoroughly MineSweeper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minesweeper's.
Thoroughly MineSweeper ships an update every 2 months, Minesweeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thoroughly MineSweeper | Minesweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Fujimoto | Gyuhyeon Jeon |
Customer experience
Thoroughly MineSweeper
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In-app purchases
Thoroughly MineSweeper
No in-app purchases
Minesweeper
- Remove advertisements$0.991 Month
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