# Minesweeper ∙

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338083706](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338083706)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id338083706`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Optime Software LLC
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (798 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.50
- **Last updated:** 2018-06-30
- **First published:** 2010-01-21
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minesweeper/id338083706)
- **Website:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com](http://www.optimesoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy](http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

Minesweeper ∙ is an enhanced Minesweeper Chrome extension designed for quick, desktop-like play on the go. It adds up to three extra lives, an optional countdown timer, and a 'first touch' guarantee so the first square you reveal will never be a mine. With three difficulty levels, there’s a suitable challenge for every skill level.

Ultimate Minesweeper Free delivers great graphics and sound effects, auto-save when you get a phone call or exit, and seamless play on the go. Download it for free today and enjoy this classic puzzle with modern twists.

## Rankings

- #60,579 — Overall
- #21 — minecrosoft
- #31 — optimize

## Review summary

Minesweeper ∙ on iPhone is a beloved, nostalgic take with simple, relaxing gameplay. Reviewers praise its faithful recreation and easy, pick-up-and-play nature. However, multiple reviews cite intrusive ads (including mid-game pop-ups and redirects) and stability issues (crashes, interrupted games) as major downsides. Despite ad-related frustrations, many players still enjoy the core puzzle gameplay and retro feel that make it a favored time-killer.

### Pros

- Fun, relaxing, and great for killing time with simple, engaging gameplay.
- Nostalgic and faithful to the original Minesweeper, with a classic Windows vibe.
- Easy to learn and quick to pick up on mobile.
- Widely praised as a fun nostalgia throwback that feels familiar to long-time fans.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads disrupt gameplay (mid-game pop-ups, porn ads, and sudden App Store redirects).
- Frequent crashes and stability issues (crashes starting new games, hard mode crashes, interrupted games).
- Ad overlays degrade the user experience and can cause loss of progress.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338083706)