Comparison

Minesweeper ZERO vs Bubble Merge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Minesweeper ZERO

Experience the classic logic puzzle game with multiple difficulty levels, including an "ULTRA" mode. Compete against others nationwide in Time Attack mode and track your progress with play status functions. Strategically open panels while avoiding mines using number clues and marking tools.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • ULTRA difficulty mode
  • Time Attack mode
  • Play status tracking
  • Flag and Hatena marking
  • Multiple difficulty levels
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It is Minesweeper classic. ■ ULTRA mode equipped with ultra degree of difficulty! ■ game across the country veteran in Time Attack! ■ There play status function. Aim clear rate of 95% or more! 【how to play】 Open all of the panel while avoiding the mine is a staple game. Based on the number information indicating the number of mines around, let's avoid the logically mine. You can mark the mine location make a flag, you can also make a Hatena mark. [Time Attack] You can compete the clear time and across the country users! Please once and then challenge if you are confident in the arm! 【difficulty】 EASY 9 × 9 NORMAL 16 × 16 HARD 16 × 30 SUPER HARD 32 × 32 ULTRA 64 × 64

About

Bubble Merge

Design and play unique puzzle games by using your own photos. Share your creations with a global community and explore countless custom games made by other users. Personalize your game experience with photo editing tools and filters.

Highlights
  • Create custom games
  • Use personal photos
  • Edit photos freely
  • Apply photo filters
  • Share custom games
  • Play community games
Features
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- Stop with the plain fruits! Enjoy the one and only 'My Own Bubble'! From basic bubbles to adorable pets, favorite characters, and even your ultimate bias! Countless custom bubbles are waiting for you. Complete your unique lineup with our smart search feature that finds exactly what you’re looking for. - Real custom bubbles finished in a single touch The magic of turning photos from your gallery into in-game bubbles! Playing with bubbles you created yourself doubles the fun. 1. Press the [+] button to enter your own Bubble Factory! 2. Touch a bubble to pick and apply your favorite photo or image from your gallery. 3. Save your set and start the game instantly! - Simple yet thrilling gameplay * Aim and Tap!: Tap or drag to drop bubbles exactly where you want them. * Pop and Merge!: When identical bubbles meet, they evolve into larger, more spectacular bubbles. * Combo Rush: Achieve high-score combos with consecutive merges and feel the excitement! * Strategic Items: A must-have for high scores! Use items at the perfect moment. * Ultimate Escape: Near game over? Turn the tables with [Zero Gravity], [Shake], and [Spin Wheel] features! * Infinite Loop: When two of the largest bubbles merge, they clear space with a pop, allowing for endless play. * Global Ranking: Compete with players worldwide and proudly claim your spot on the leaderboard!

Screenshots

Minesweeper ZERO4 screens
Bubble Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Merge at 4.6 against Minesweeper ZERO's 4.0. Bubble Merge also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (70 vs 4). Minesweeper ZERO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Merge has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Minesweeper ZERO's written reviews are positive against 61% of Bubble Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper ZERO ships an update monthly, Bubble Merge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Minesweeper ZERO versus Bubble Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper ZEROBubble Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings470 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRELEASE BASE, K.K.RYNYUL

Customer experience

Minesweeper ZERO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative48.0%

Bubble Merge

All ratings70 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative27.4%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper ZERO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bubble Merge

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent updates
  • Custom game pieces cause score to display as zero
  • Background transparency not working properly
  • Game continues running after game over screen
  • 5-second countdown timer starts immediately at game start
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  • Balls disappear when placed at screen edges
  • Ad-related crashes preventing game continuation
  • Overlapping ball display after watching ads
  • Sound effects overlap and distort
  • Game freezes when modifying photo sizes
  • Sharing custom bubbles fails
  • Collision detection too strict or too lenient

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ad-free premium subscription option
  • Android version release
  • Ability to share custom creations with other users
  • Content reporting/moderation system for inappropriate skins
  • Next ball preview feature
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  • Custom sound effects for merges
  • Background music toggle while playing other audio
  • Search functionality for custom bubbles
  • Ball size indicators during customization
  • View statistics on how many times custom creations are played
  • Smoother photo replacement during customization
  • Increase game board height/boundary line

In-app purchases

None

Minesweeper ZERO

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minesweeper ZERO free?
Minesweeper ZERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Merge free?
Bubble Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper ZERO or Bubble Merge?
Bubble Merge is rated higher. Minesweeper ZERO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bubble Merge averages 4.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Minesweeper ZERO or Bubble Merge have ads?
Both Minesweeper ZERO and Bubble Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper ZERO or Bubble Merge?
Minesweeper ZERO ships an update monthly, and Bubble Merge every 8 days. Most recently, Minesweeper ZERO was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Merge on September 24, 2026.

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