# Minesweeper Q

> The classic puzzle game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421576027](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421576027)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id421576027`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Spica
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (18,620 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.46
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-30
- **First published:** 2011-03-07
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minesweeper-q/id421576027)
- **Website:** [http://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/](http://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/privacy-policy)

## Description

Minesweeper Q brings the classic Minesweeper experience to iOS with a smooth, responsive interface, fast launch times, and configurable boards. Tap to clear, long-press to flag, and use quick open for efficient solving. 

It features eight appearances (classic style & shuffle), high score tracking, Game Center support, Retina graphics, 3D Touch, and built‑in help and a video tutorial. Auto-save keeps your progress, and sharing to Twitter & Facebook makes it easy to show off your results. Notes for feedback and bug reports are welcome via email.

## Rankings

- #12,056 — Overall
- #29 — minecrosoft

## Review summary

Minesweeper Q is praised for its simple, classic Minesweeper experience, offline play, and minimal ads, with generally stable performance and accurate scoring. The main drawbacks are compatibility issues on newer iOS versions and occasional loading freezes, plus an inconsistent ad experience across reviews. Players value the ad-free option and straightforward gameplay, but OS support and occasional glitches could use improvement.

### Pros

- Offline play capability (works without internet)
- Ad-free option / minimal ads
- Simple, relaxing, no-nonsense gameplay
- Classic Minesweeper feel with familiar controls
- Stable performance with reliable scoring across rounds

### Cons

- iOS compatibility issues with newer OS versions (e.g., iOS 26 and later; requires updates)
- Occasional loading/freezing problems on startup or when loading a game
- Ads experience is inconsistent (mostly ad-free, but some reviews report ads or intrusive ad content)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421576027)