# Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs GRIDZILLA

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb | GRIDZILLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-puzzle-bomb/id306937222/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Jake Elrod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271152208) |

## 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


### GRIDZILLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*