# Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs Hextrix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hextrix at none against Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's 17. Hextrix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Hextrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hextrix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb has 66K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb | Hextrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-puzzle-bomb/id306937222/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextrix/id1233088087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Thanh Tung Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110666751) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-puzzle-bomb/id306937222)

A classic logic puzzle game where you use strategy to clear a minefield without detonating any bombs. Features include customizable boards, difficulty settings, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Custom board builder, High score leaderboard, Stats tracking, Difficulty levels, Flag mode, Pinch to zoom, Portrait & Landscape mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzlebomb Discount 3 | $3.19 | per year |
| Puzzlebomb Discount 2 | $4.79 | per year |
| Puzzle Bomb Discount 1 | $6.39 | per year |
| ITC Puzzle Bomb Annual | $6.39 | per year |
| Minesweeper Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Puzzle Bomb Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Puzzle Bomb Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Bundle | $14.99 | per month |
| Puzzle Bomb Apps Bundle | $14.99 | per month |
| Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Bundle | $129.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 📊 Detailed statistics
- 🎮 Addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Inconsistent first-click behavior
- 🕰️ Slow game reset after losses
- 🐛 Incorrect number displays
- 🔇 Interrupts background audio

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect mine counts around numbered tiles
- Game freezes and resets progress
- Recycled game boards

**Requested features**

- Option to disable end-game animations
- Ability to view board after losses
- Customizable flag/reveal mechanics
- Separate high score tracking for difficulty levels


### Hextrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextrix/id1233088087)

Rotate a hexagon to collect falling blocks of the same color and prevent them from stacking outside the play area. Match three or more blocks to clear them and earn combos. The game ends when blocks stack beyond the outer boundary.

**Highlights:** Hexagon rotation mechanic, Match-3 block clearing, Combo system for scoring, Prevent blocks from stacking out of bounds, Simple, intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb free?

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

### Is Hextrix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Hextrix?

Hextrix is rated higher. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Hextrix averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Hextrix have ads?

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb shows ads; Hextrix does not.

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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.*