Comparison

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs Block Blast!

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

Block Blast!

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle variety
  • Block puzzle saga
  • Endless high score hunt
  • Strategic puzzle gameplay
  • Adventure mode
  • Offline fun
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Enter the world of Block Blast, where every move is a test of your brain and strategy. Dive into the thrill of block crush gameplay—watch vibrant cubes explode in color as you solve each puzzle. With fresh daily puzzle challenges that keep your mind engaged and an endless high score system that rewards your best strategies, Block Blast delivers nonstop excitement for casual players and puzzle masters alike. Why You'll Love Block Blast • Daily Puzzle Variety: Every day brings a new puzzle twist, ensuring there’s always something fresh to solve and new rewards to earn. • Block Puzzle Saga: Match colorful blocks on an 8x8 board and enjoy the satisfying cascade of each block crush. • Endless High Score Hunt: Push yourself further with each game—break your own records, and climb higher every time you play. • Casual Yet Challenging: Easy to pick up, but packed with logic-based challenges that sharpen your mind. • Offline Fun: Play anywhere, anytime—no WiFi required. Perfect for a subway ride or while waiting in the car. Features of Block Blast • Strategic Puzzle Gameplay: Drag, place, and match cube blocks on board to trigger chain reactions. • Adventure Mode: Experience progressive levels with unique jigsaw designs and colorful themes. • Daily Puzzle Rewards: Stay motivated with special challenges that refresh your brain every day. • Score Mastery: Compete against friends, share your results, and prove who dominates the endless high score. • Stunning Block Effects: Feel the rush of every block crush with dynamic visuals and relaxing music effects. How to Play • Drag & Match: Place cube blocks on the 8x8 board with precision. • Crush & Score: Complete rows or columns of tiles and watch the block crush effects cascade. • Chase Combos: Plan your moves to unlock massive points and extend your endless high score run. • Stay Strategic: Keep your board clear to make room for bigger plays. Jump into the Ultimate Block Puzzle Saga! Ready for mind-sharpening fun? Take on fresh daily puzzles, master the art of the block crush, and see how far you can push your endless high score. Download Block Blast today and start your adventure! Privacy policy: https://hungrystudio.com/privacyus.html Terms of Use: https://hungrystudio.com/serviceus.html

Screenshots

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb4 screens
Block Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast! at 76% against Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's 27%. Block Blast! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). 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. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Block Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast! has 2.7M ratings behind it against 65K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 2 months, Block Blast! every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb versus Block Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Puzzle BombBlock Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (65K ratings)4.9 (2.7M ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65K2.7M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB194 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCHungry Studio

Customer experience

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

All ratings65,437 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative61.4%

Block Blast!

All ratings2,718,125 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews18,615 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

From 65K 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

Block Blast!

From 2.7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

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

Block Blast!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Retry button not functioning properly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Blocks not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free experience
  • More game modes and level variety
  • Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
  • Progression and rewards system

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

Subscriptions15
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Weekly2 variants$0.497 Days
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Month$1.991 Month
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  • Puzzlebomb Discount 3$3.191 Year
  • Puzzlebomb Discount 2$4.791 Year
  • Puzzle Bomb Discount 1$6.391 Year
  • ITC Puzzle Bomb Annual$6.391 Year
  • 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
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Bundle3 Months trial$14.991 Month
  • Puzzle Bomb Apps Bundle1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb Bundle3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
3 purchases

Block Blast!

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscribe$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscribe$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscribe$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb free?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Blast! free?
Block Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Block Blast!?
Block Blast! is rated higher. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Block Blast! averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.
Do Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Block Blast! have ads?
Both Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb and Block Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Block Blast!?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blast! every 3 days. Most recently, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb was updated on September 24, 2026 and Block Blast! on September 24, 2026.

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