Minesweeper Classic Find mines vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Minesweeper Classic Find mines's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Minesweeper Classic Find mines This App	Minesweeper Q Nemesis	Minesweeper Classic: Retro Contender	Minesweeper - The Clean One Contender	Minesweeper ∙ Peer	Minesweeper! Peer	Minesweeper: World Tour New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Alexander Maslennikov	Spica	Still57	Dustland Design	Optime Software LLC	Do More Mobile, LLC.	Ace Project Inc.
Category	Games	Games	Games	Puzzle	Games	Games	Board
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	2.3 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings Count	3	18,396	20,228	31,596	786	1,719	36
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jan 28, 2021	Mar 7, 2011	Sep 27, 2017	Jun 13, 2020	Jan 21, 2010	Apr 13, 2011	Feb 20, 2022
Last Updated	Jan 28, 2021	May 30, 2021	Apr 14, 2026	May 7, 2026	Jun 30, 2018	May 26, 2025	May 11, 2022
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	positive	positive	-	positive	mixed	-
Score	85/100	75/100	68/100	-	75/100	55/100	-
Praises	Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and nostalgic brain training experience for daily users	Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and nostalgic brain training experience for long-term users	Classic Gameplay & Customization Offline Capability	-	Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and addictive brain-training experience for casual players	Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and nostalgic brain training experience for casual players	-
Complaints	Unbalanced difficulty scaling creates a frustrating progression wall between easy and medium game modes	Unbalanced difficulty scaling between game modes creates a frustrating experience for casual players	Excessive Advertising IAP Restoration Issues	-	Aggressive and inappropriate ad content disrupts the user experience during active gameplay sessions	Intrusive full-screen advertisements disrupt the flow of gameplay and frustrate long-term users	-
Requests	Customizable mine count options would allow players to better manage their own difficulty progression	Social features including competitive battle modes would increase engagement through friend-based challenges	-	-	Customizable difficulty settings would allow players to adjust mine counts to their skill level	Customizable mine count settings would allow players to adjust the difficulty to their personal skill level	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Faithful classic mechanics drive high nostalgia-based retention Ad-light design differentiates from cluttered category peers Tablet-optimized layout expands addressable device footprint	Offline-first architecture enables play in low-connectivity environments Global leaderboard system creates a competitive retention loop	Guess Free Mode logic engine Deep cosmetic progression (50+ themes) Strong offline play support	-	Offline-first logic engine supports high-frequency play First-touch guarantee reduces early-game churn Tablet-optimized UI expands device-specific reach	Offline-first architecture enables uninterrupted play sessions Global leaderboard integration drives repeat-play loops	-
Weaknesses	Rigid difficulty scaling between easy and medium modes Inconsistent touch-input sensitivity Lack of custom board configurations	Unbalanced difficulty scaling creates a progression wall Ad-supported model relies on intrusive creatives that degrade user satisfaction	Aggressive interstitial ad frequency Broken IAP restoration for ad removal Guess Free Mode still in Beta status	-	Aggressive ad content drives negative sentiment Difficulty scaling creates a barrier for intermediate players Touch sensitivity issues cause accidental inputs	Ad-frequency triggers high-volume churn in long-term cohorts Touch-input sensitivity causes accidental game-ending errors	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	Zombie	Steady	-	Maintenance	Zombie	-
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~1705d avg	5 versions, ~879d avg	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~131d avg	-	5 versions	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~387d avg	-

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