Comparison

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb vs Hex Armada

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

Hex Armada

Engage in strategic multiplayer naval combat on a hex grid. Every shot impacts all players, requiring careful planning to locate and destroy enemy fleets and headquarters. Play locally or online with friends.

Highlights
  • Hex-grid strategic combat
  • Every shot affects all players
  • Local pass-and-play multiplayer
  • Local network multiplayer
  • Online asynchronous multiplayer
  • Headquarters and land defenses
Features
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Hex Armada is a multiplayer naval combat game where you hunt down your opponents, and every shot affects all players, including yourself. Everyone places 4 ships on the sea and hides a headquarters on one of the randomized islands. Then players take turns firing: one shot for every ship you have left. A shot on a sea hex costs one shot, but a shot on land costs two. Every hit tells you something, so use it to narrow down where your enemies are hiding. Just hope your own ships aren't sitting in the same spot! Play with friends on the same device, over your local network, or asynchronously online through Game Center. Features: • Exciting gameplay where every shot hits every player • Strategic hex-grid combat • Local pass-and-play multiplayer, up to 12 players • Local network multiplayer, up to 8 players • Online asynchronous multiplayer, up to 12 players • Headquarters and land defenses add fun tactical objectives How to Win: Destroy enemy fleets and opposing headquarters before they destroy you. The last player standing wins!

Screenshots

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb4 screens
Hex Armada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hex Armada at 100% against Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's 27%. Hex Armada also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 Hex Armada 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

Hex Armada 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. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Armada's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, Hex Armada weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb versus Hex Armada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Puzzle BombHex Armada
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (66K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCAxiom Design, LLC

Customer experience

Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

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

Hex Armada

All ratings3 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

Hex Armada

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Hex Armada

One-time1
  • Unlock 3+ Player Games$4.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb free?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Armada free?
Hex Armada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Hex Armada?
Hex Armada is rated higher. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Hex Armada averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Hex Armada have ads?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb shows ads; Hex Armada does not.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb or Hex Armada?
Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb ships an update every 3 months, and Hex Armada weekly. Most recently, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hex Armada on October 31, 2026.

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