Comparison

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs GRIDZILLA

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

GRIDZILLA

Engage in a strategic grid-based puzzle where you place tiles to clear rows and achieve high scores. Compete globally, personalize your experience with themes, and track your progress. Designed for both casual players and competitive gamers.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable themes and icons
  • Player statistics dashboard
  • Social play with friends
  • Parental controls
Features
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Unleash your inner strategist with GRIDZILLA! Dive into the ultimate grid-based puzzle challenge where every move counts. Place tiles, clear rows, and outsmart the grid to rack up high scores. Whether you're a casual player looking for a quick brain teaser or a competitive gamer aiming for the global top spot, GRIDZILLA offers endless addictive gameplay. **Features:** • **Strategic Gameplay:** Plan your moves carefully to clear lines and prevent the grid from filling up. • **Global Leaderboards:** Compete against players worldwide and climb the ranks to become the ultimate Grid God. • **Personalize Your Experience:** Unlock vibrant Themes and unique Profile Icons (from "AquaZilla" to the legendary "Gridzilla"). • **Player Intelligence:** Track your stats with the Stats dashboard—see your win rates, play style, and more. • **Social Play:** Add friends, track their progress, and challenge them to beat your best score. • **Fair Play Environment:** Includes robust parental controls and age assurance features for a safe gaming experience. Join the grid. Dominate the board. Become GRIDZILLA.

Screenshots

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb4 screens
GRIDZILLA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GRIDZILLA at 100% against Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's 27%. GRIDZILLA also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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 GRIDZILLA sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GRIDZILLA 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 9, 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 100% of GRIDZILLA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, GRIDZILLA daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb versus GRIDZILLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Puzzle BombGRIDZILLA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (66K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCJake Elrod

Customer experience

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

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

GRIDZILLA

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GRIDZILLA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

GRIDZILLA

One-time3
  • 3,000 Coins$0.99
  • 18,000 Coins$4.99
  • 40,000$9.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb free?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIDZILLA free?
GRIDZILLA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or GRIDZILLA?
GRIDZILLA is rated higher. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while GRIDZILLA averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or GRIDZILLA have ads?
Both Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb and GRIDZILLA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or GRIDZILLA?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, and GRIDZILLA daily. Most recently, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb was updated on October 26, 2026 and GRIDZILLA on October 24, 2026.

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