# Bombed vs Puzzle Scout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bombed at 100% against Puzzle Scout's 0%. Bombed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Puzzle Scout's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Scout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Bombed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bombed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bombed has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bombed's written reviews are positive against 0% of Puzzle Scout's.

Bombed ships an update every 5 months, Puzzle Scout monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bombed | Puzzle Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombed/id1036054479/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-scout/id6463130817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brook Street Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000466515) | [Leti Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/333224222) |

## What reviewers say

### Bombed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombed/id1036054479)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced puzzle game. Swipe quickly to avoid incoming bombs and clear the screen. It's an explosive challenge for quick thinkers.

**Highlights:** High-speed gameplay, Reflex testing, Bomb avoidance, Puzzle mechanics, Swipe controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzle Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-scout/id6463130817)

Embark on a word-finding adventure to uncover scattered stories. Solve puzzles to unlock parts of narratives and collect books. Navigate through levels and watch out for special characters along your journey.

**Highlights:** Word finding puzzles, Story progression, Book collection, Level-based gameplay, Unlockable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| annual subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Max | $1.99 | one-time |
| Geek Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bosu Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Top Chairman | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bombed free?

Bombed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzle Scout free?

Puzzle Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bombed or Puzzle Scout?

Bombed is rated higher. Bombed averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Puzzle Scout averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bombed or Puzzle Scout have ads?

Both Bombed and Puzzle Scout show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bombed or Puzzle Scout?

Bombed ships an update every 5 months, and Puzzle Scout monthly. Most recently, Bombed was updated on November 2, 2026 and Puzzle Scout on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*