Comparison

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs Mastermine

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

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
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Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is the sequel to the classic retro PC game, bringing the nostalgic game you know and love to your mobile phone. The game is simple: use strategy and logic to avoid the bombs to clear the minefield. Challenge yourself and use the custom board builder to create your own puzzles. Track progress and game stats to beat your own times & scores. If you like old classic games like chess, checkers, backgammon, solitaire, freecell, and classic puzzle games like sudoku, tetris, and crossword puzzles then this game is for you. How to Play: Start with a covered mine field of square tiles and clear the field by tapping one square at a time. Beneath each tile is either a number to indicate how many mines are touching the tile, a blank space, or a mine that will explode when tapped. Use strategy and logic to navigate the mine map and win the game! Features: High Score leaderboard for each difficulty setting Stats tracking to monitor your progress Select level of difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, or Chaos Customize your game for an even greater challenge Flag Mode: Mark tiles you think are bombs Easy to use interface, smooth gaming experience Pinch to zoom Use hints to reveal the location of a single bomb Thanks for playing Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. View our Terms of Service at: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ View our Privacy Policy at: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Mastermine

Experience a 3D twist on a classic logic puzzle. Navigate complex boards across a 3D cube, utilizing unique power-ups and customizable skins. Compete globally on leaderboards and explore various game modes for endless challenges.

Highlights
  • 3D cube board navigation
  • Power-ups for board manipulation
  • Customizable skins
  • Global solve-time leaderboards
  • Multiple game modes (Time Crisis, Campaign, Sandbox)
  • Ever-increasing cube sizes
Features
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Mastermine is a 3D, Minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D cube. New features & twists keep the game interesting: - Power-ups rearrange parts of the board in 3D, shifting the game - Skins customise the look and feel of the cube - Challenges keep you coming back for more, and reward you with power-ups - A global solve-time leaderboard allows you to compete (cross-platform) with your friends for the world's fastest times - Ever-increasing cube sizes keep up the pace - Different original game-modes like Time Crisis, Campaign or Sandbox change it up even more On top of this, the game is 100% Ad-Free, and doesn't sell your data to anybody. The only purchase in the game is a Premium unlock to allow you to save your Campaign progress + a few other goodies.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb4 screens
Mastermine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mastermine at 73% against Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's 27%. Mastermine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 117) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per year and Mastermine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb has 66K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's written reviews are positive against 73% of Mastermine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, Mastermine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb versus Mastermine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Puzzle BombMastermine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (66K ratings) — better4.3 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66K — better117
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB148 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCAdam Soutar

Customer experience

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

All ratings65,589 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative61.7%

Mastermine

All ratings116 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral15.6%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

From 66K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Mastermine

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Innovative 3D twist on classic Minesweeper
  • 🎵 High-quality, well-designed music and audio
  • 🆓 Free to play with no ads in free version
  • 💎 Polished and well-developed game
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing for Pro features ($1.99-$2)

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Confusing control scheme (tap vs. hold)
  • 🐛 Accidental reveals when trying to flag
  • 🔄 Inconsistent touch detection and responsiveness
  • 🎨 Limited iPad support (portrait mode only)
  • 💳 Significant paywall for higher difficulties (8x8+)

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect mine counts around numbered tiles
  • Game freezes and resets progress
  • Recycled game boards

Requested features

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

Mastermine

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Leaderboard fails to load
  • Flag placement sometimes unresponsive
  • Sync error in settings
  • Refresh glitch causing progress loss after reinstall
  • Time Crisis mode timer starts at random intervals
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  • Inconsistent mine adjacency logic across cube faces
  • Numbers counting bombs incorrectly on adjacent faces
  • Touch controls registering unintended actions during rotation
  • Halloween event effects cannot be disabled
  • Thunder sound effects bypass volume settings

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control scheme (tap to reveal, hold to flag)
  • Dedicated flag/reveal toggle button on HUD
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Better tutorial and how-to-play guide
  • Number orientation lock (always facing up)
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  • Music track selection option
  • Improved camera controls and angles
  • Auto-clear feature when flagging complete numbers
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Alternative game shapes (hexagons, pentagons, spheres)
  • Ad-based alternative to paid features
  • Adjustable hold-to-flag timing in settings

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

Subscriptions9
  • Puzzlebomb Discount 3$3.191 Year
  • Puzzlebomb Discount 2$4.791 Year
  • Puzzle Bomb Discount 1$6.391 Year
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  • Minesweeper Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Annual$7.991 Year
  • Puzzle Bomb Pro1 Month trial$7.991 Year
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Puzzle Bomb Premium$14.991 Year
  • Puzzle Bomb Apps Bundle1 Month trial$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
1 purchases

Mastermine

One-time1
  • Mastermine PRO Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb free?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mastermine free?
Mastermine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Mastermine?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is rated higher. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Mastermine averages 4.3 from 117 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Mastermine have ads?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb shows ads; Mastermine does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Mastermine?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, and Mastermine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mastermine on November 3, 2026.

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