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Minesweeper - Mine Games vs its rivals

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

Minesweeper - Mine Games
This App
Minesweeper Q
Nemesis
Minesweeper GO - classic game
Contender
Minesweeper - The Clean One
Contender
Minesweeper Classic: Retro
Contender
Vita Solitaire for Seniors
Peer
Nonogram.com - Number Games
Peer
Logic Grid Puzzles
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperMindware Consulting, IncSpicaVitaliy MelnykDustland DesignStill57Vita StudioEasybrain LtdEgghead Games LLC
CategoryGamesGamesGamesPuzzleGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating5.0 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.9 / 5
Ratings Count518,3961,40631,59620,228458,435190,33638,168
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 3, 2016Mar 7, 2011Mar 1, 2019Jun 13, 2020Sep 27, 2017Apr 25, 2023Mar 8, 2019Sep 30, 2014
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2024May 30, 2021Apr 8, 2026May 7, 2026Apr 14, 2026May 14, 2026Feb 23, 2026Apr 4, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositivepositive--positivemixednegative-
Score75/10075/100--68/10065/10035/100-
Praises
  • Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and nostalgic brain training experience for casual players
  • Classic minesweeper mechanics provide a reliable and nostalgic brain training experience for long-term users
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  • Classic Gameplay & Customization
  • Offline Capability
  • Large card visuals and clear layout design assist seniors in maintaining focus during long play sessions
  • Core Gameplay Enjoyment
  • Relaxing Experience
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Complaints
  • Unbalanced difficulty scaling between medium and hard modes creates a frustrating experience for logic-focused players
  • Unbalanced difficulty scaling between game modes creates a frustrating experience for casual players
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  • Excessive Advertising
  • IAP Restoration Issues
  • Aggressive advertisement frequency and deceptive exit buttons disrupt the flow of the game for many users
  • Excessive Advertising
  • UI/UX Limitations
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Requests
  • Social features including battle modes or friend challenges would increase long-term competitive engagement
  • Social features including competitive battle modes would increase engagement through friend-based challenges
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  • One-time purchase option to permanently remove advertisements and support the developers without ongoing interruptions
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Global leaderboard system drives daily retention
  • Offline-first architecture ensures playability in low-connectivity environments
  • Offline-first architecture enables play in low-connectivity environments
  • Global leaderboard system creates a competitive retention loop
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  • Guess Free Mode logic engine
  • Deep cosmetic progression (50+ themes)
  • Strong offline play support
  • Large-card accessibility design reduces friction for the senior demographic
  • Minimalist interface minimizes cognitive load for long-term retention
  • Massive user base (1M+ ratings) providing high social proof
  • Advanced live-ops engine with Tournaments and Seasonal Events
  • Clean, minimalist design that appeals to casual users
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Weaknesses
  • 0.7★ rating gap between Android and iOS
  • Aggressive ad-interruption patterns
  • Imprecise touch controls for flag placement
  • Unbalanced difficulty scaling creates a progression wall
  • Ad-supported model relies on intrusive creatives that degrade user satisfaction
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  • Aggressive interstitial ad frequency
  • Broken IAP restoration for ad removal
  • Guess Free Mode still in Beta status
  • Aggressive ad-frequency drives negative sentiment
  • Lack of one-time purchase option limits conversion
  • Aggressive ad strategy interrupting active gameplay
  • Lack of zoom/scroll functionality for large grids
  • Alienating reward structure changes (keys/books system)
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumZombieZombie--SteadyMaintenance-Intense
Update Cadence5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~723d avg5 versions, ~879d avg--5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~131d avg5 versions, ~10d avg-5 versions

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