Comparison

Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Puzzlebara

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

Head to head
About

Minesweeper Classic 2

Experience the classic logic puzzle game on your mobile device. Use strategy to reveal numbered tiles and avoid hidden mines. Create custom challenges and track your progress to improve your scores.

Highlights
  • Logic-based minefield clearing
  • Custom board builder
  • Progress and game stats tracking
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Flagging mode for suspected mines
  • High score leaderboard
Features
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Minesweeper 2 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 is either a number to indicates 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 keep monitor your progress Select level of difficulty: Beginner, Medium, Difficult 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 Portrait & Landscape mode available on both iPhone and iPad Thanks for playing Minesweeper Classic 2! 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

Puzzlebara

This app offers a daily collection of logic puzzles and relaxing mini-games featuring a capybara character. It provides various game modes, progress tracking, and customization options. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks additional content.

Highlights
  • Daily logic puzzle collection
  • Variety of mini-games
  • Multiple game modes
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Offline play
  • Customization options
Features
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Puzzlebara is a cozy daily logic-puzzle collection starring Bara the capybara. Solve a fresh puzzle every day, keep your streak and unwind with a few relaxing games. 10 LOGIC PUZZLES Queens, Tango, Number Path, Sudoku 6x6, Nonogram, Bridges, Rectangles, Light Up, Tents and Who's Who. Every puzzle has one solution and can be solved by pure logic, no guessing. 8 COZY GAMES Snake, Water Sort, Fruit Merge, Block Puzzle, 2048, Minesweeper, Solitaire and Ball Sort for when you just want to relax. MODES Daily puzzles, Weekly Mega, Bara's Trail, Quick-5 and Friend Challenge: there is always something to play. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Stuck? Bara points to the next logical step and explains why • Streaks, personal bests and stats • Leaderboards for day, week, month and all-time • Collect tangerines to unlock themes and Bara outfits • Archive of past days and unlimited practice at easy, medium or hard • Juicy effects, a bouncing 3D capybara and satisfying wins • Works offline, no account needed A few minutes a day to wake up your brain. Can you keep your streak? PUZZLEBARA PLUS Optional monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Plus removes ads, gives unlimited hints and unlocks the whole archive. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sstcore.com/puzzlebara/privacy

Screenshots

Minesweeper Classic 24 screens
Puzzlebara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzlebara at every 4 days against Minesweeper Classic 2's every 2 months. Puzzlebara also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Minesweeper Classic 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 1). 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 Classic 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Puzzlebara sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puzzlebara holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper Classic 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, Puzzlebara every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minesweeper Classic 2 versus Puzzlebara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinesweeper Classic 2Puzzlebara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB176 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCThong Dinh

Customer experience

Minesweeper Classic 2

All ratings7,580 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews904 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative50.7%

Puzzlebara

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Minesweeper Classic 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect mine counts around numbered tiles
  • Flags randomly appearing without user interaction
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent high score tracking
  • Zoom and UI issues on larger screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/continue feature
  • Ability to view mistakes after losing
  • Customizable colors and themes
  • Diagonal scrolling
  • Improved flag functionality

Puzzlebara

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Minesweeper Classic 2

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$6.991 Year
  • Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro$9.991 Year
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  • Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock AllFree
  • Ad Free$14.99
7 purchases

Puzzlebara

Subscriptions2
  • Puzzlebara Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Puzzlebara Plus (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • 120 Tangerines$0.99
  • 400 Tangerines$2.99
  • 750 Tangerines$4.99
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  • 1700 Tangerines$9.99
  • Puzzlebara Plus (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is Minesweeper Classic 2 free?
Minesweeper Classic 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzlebara free?
Puzzlebara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Puzzlebara?
Puzzlebara is rated higher. Minesweeper Classic 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Puzzlebara averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Minesweeper Classic 2 or Puzzlebara have ads?
Both Minesweeper Classic 2 and Puzzlebara show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minesweeper Classic 2 or Puzzlebara?
Minesweeper Classic 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Puzzlebara every 4 days. Most recently, Minesweeper Classic 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Puzzlebara on October 26, 2026.

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