Comparison

BOMB STOPPER vs Mapuzzle

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

Head to head
About

BOMB STOPPER

A thrilling puzzle game where you must defuse bombs by cutting the correct wire. Listen to expert advice, but beware of the bomber who always lies. Make quick, accurate decisions under pressure to save civilians.

Highlights
  • Wire cutting puzzle
  • Truthful and deceptive advice
  • Timed bomb defusal
  • Multiple bomb challenges
  • Story mode
Features
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Here comes the dealing with Bomb game for iPhone application! Are you going to cut red wire or Blue ones...? Make a right decision by what an expert and bomber tell you what to do. [STORY] Today, there is another bomb that we have to deal with. To protect our civilian, we have to be very careful for our job. Quickness and safety must be needed. For that, we need a buddy. One is an expert, named Tom. And the another one is a bomber who is behind the bar, Jason. My job is to listen to what they say and cut the wire...red or blue. But, there is one problem. Tom's advice is fine but Jason always tells a lie and tries to make a bomb goes off! Because he likes explosion. Tom tells the truth and Jason tells a lie. I have to make a decision by what they say. ok...let's see...shall I start? [How To] * There is a bomb which has a timer, a red wire and blue wire. You cut either one of them, then can avoid an explosion in a limited time. * On top of the screen, you will see their advice that which one you should cut. * Read the advice and cut one you think it is safe. * An expert , Tom, tells the truth. When he says" Cut the red" , that means you cut the red. Then it is safe. * Jason,a bomber, tells a lie. When he says "cut the red" ,that means you cut the blue. Then it is safe. * A bomb has a timer so make a right move in the limited time. * When you succeed it, next bomb comes so you do the same job.

About

Mapuzzle

A geography quiz game that teaches world maps through interactive puzzles. Explore different regions and countries with progressive levels and practice modes. Discover detailed information and imagery for each location.

Highlights
  • Interactive map puzzles
  • 10 explorable maps
  • Progressive level system
  • Practice mode for learning
  • In-depth Travel Mode
  • Star rating system
Features
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Learn the world map through play. Mapuzzle is a geography quiz game where you tap regions, countries, and states on a map to answer. The intuitive puzzle format makes learning geography fun and natural. 10 Maps to Explore Five world regions — the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania — plus country-level maps of the United States, Japan, China, Canada, and Germany. There's always a new map to master. Progressive Level System Each map is divided into levels that gradually introduce more regions. Start small and build up your knowledge step by step. Practice Before You Play Every level includes a Practice Mode that shows you the new regions in order before the real challenge. Learn the locations first, then test yourself. Travel Mode Travel Mode lets you explore each region in depth — Wikipedia extracts, satellite imagery, and Look Around views, all from within the app. Star Ratings Earn 1–3 stars based on how much HP you have left when you clear a level. Can you get perfect stars on every map?

Screenshots

BOMB STOPPER4 screens
Mapuzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOMB STOPPER at none against Mapuzzle's 1. BOMB STOPPER also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Mapuzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Mapuzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BOMB STOPPER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOMB STOPPER ships an update every 3 weeks, Mapuzzle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BOMB STOPPER versus Mapuzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOMB STOPPERMapuzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROSHI KOBAYASHIPOPPO STUDIO

In-app purchases

None

BOMB STOPPER

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mapuzzle

One-time1
  • Unlock All Maps & Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is BOMB STOPPER free?
BOMB STOPPER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapuzzle free?
Mapuzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BOMB STOPPER or Mapuzzle have ads?
Neither BOMB STOPPER nor Mapuzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOMB STOPPER or Mapuzzle?
BOMB STOPPER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mapuzzle every 3 days. Most recently, BOMB STOPPER was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mapuzzle on October 30, 2026.

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