Minesweeper (Open Source) Security & Privacy Scorecard

Minesweeper (Open Source)

Package: de.stefan_oltmann.mines | Version: 1.4.2 (Build 1004002) | Scanned: 2026-03-05

Overall Score: 99/100

What This Means for You

Gameplay stays on the device. No advertising, analytics, or behavioral tracking services receive user data. The only external connection is a standard Google Play license check to verify the user has a legitimate copy of the app.

Recommendation: Very Secure

Best For: Puzzle fans who want a simple, offline game

Key Findings

Data Security - 1 finding (1 low)

Network Security - 0 findings

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 0 findings

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

Game progress and settings are stored locally on the device. Nothing from a user's session is transmitted to external servers or third parties.

Third-Party Data Sharing

The only external contact is a Google Play license check (via Pairip) that confirms the user has a legitimate copy of the app. No information about user behavior, usage patterns, or device is shared with advertising or analytics companies.

Understanding the Scores

• Security: 99/100
• Privacy: 100/100
• Data Security: 99/100
• Network Security: 100/100
• Code Safety: 100/100
• Data Collection: 100/100
• Data Sharing: 100/100
• User Control: 100/100

Positive Security Features

• All game data stays on the device with no remote storage or cloud sync.
• No advertising networks are embedded in the app.
• No analytics or behavioral tracking services monitor user activity.
• The app is open source, making its full code publicly auditable by anyone.

Areas for Improvement

• A minor data handling concern was identified in the data security category. It carries low risk and is unlikely to affect everyday users.
• Adding a clear privacy policy to the Play Store listing would improve transparency for users who want to understand data practices before installing.

About This Analysis

This scorecard reflects automated static analysis of the app's compiled code at the time of the scan. Scores and findings may change as the app is updated.

App Details

• App Name: Minesweeper (Open Source)
• Package ID: de.stefan_oltmann.mines
• Version: 1.4.2 (Build 1004002)
• Scan Date: 2026-03-05