# Minesweeper Classic 2 vs Puzzlebara

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minesweeper Classic 2 | Puzzlebara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebara-logic-puzzles/id6821258831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Thong Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249645096) |

## What reviewers say

### Minesweeper Classic 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-classic-2/id348787472)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Minesweeper Classic 2 Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | Free | one-time |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 👍 Reminds users of the original Windows version
- 😊 Enjoyable and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate/inconsistent numbers around mines
- 🔍 Difficulty in starting a game due to blind luck
- 🕰️ Slow game progression and transitions
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Puzzlebara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebara-logic-puzzles/id6821258831)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzlebara Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Puzzlebara Plus (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| 120 Tangerines | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Tangerines | $2.99 | one-time |
| 750 Tangerines | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Tangerines | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzlebara Plus (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


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