Bomb Bluff vs Lantern Bluff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bomb Bluff
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**Bomb Bluff is the ultimate 2-player battle of wits!** One player secretly hides a bomb on a number. The other player must read their opponent, choose a number, and try to avoid the bomb. Bluff. Guess. Take risks. Outsmart your opponent. With just one iPhone, two players can enjoy an intense psychological battle that's simple to learn but surprisingly exciting. ### How to Play * One player secretly places a bomb on one of the available numbers. * Pass the phone to the other player without revealing where the bomb is. * The other player chooses a number and tries to avoid the bomb. * If the number is safe, you earn points equal to the number you chose. * A successfully chosen number becomes unavailable for the rest of the game. * If you hit the bomb, your score resets to 0. * Players switch roles and continue the battle. * Reach 40 points to win instantly. * Hit the bomb 3 times and you lose. * If only one number remains, the game ends and the player with the higher score wins. Every choice becomes a mind game. Did your opponent hide the bomb on a high-value number? Are they expecting you to play it safe? Or are they bluffing because they know exactly what you're thinking? The more you play, the more you'll start trying to read each other's habits and strategies. ### Perfect for Two Players Bomb Bluff is made for two people to enjoy together. Play with friends, couples, family, or anyone who loves bluffing, guessing, and psychological games. No complicated setup is required. Just open the app, pass the phone back and forth, and start the battle. ### Want a Quick Game? For a short and exciting match, we recommend: **4 Rounds + 8 Numbers** It's a great balance for a quick game when you only have a few minutes. Want a longer battle? Increase the number of rounds and numbers and enjoy an even deeper psychological showdown. Can you read your opponent, avoid the bomb, and become the ultimate Bomb Bluff champion?
Lantern Bluff
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You can see only two of each lantern's four sides. Deduce its hidden value, read your opponent's intentions, and compete for the best lanterns in this two-player strategy game. ■ Simple rules, deep mind games Six lanterns hide different scores. Use the light and darkness visible from your side—plus one private inspection—to work out which lanterns are worth taking. ■ Claim, steal, or lock Place a marker to claim a lantern, play over your opponent to steal it, or stack your own marker to lock it in. Every small decision can turn the match. ■ Four ways to play - Practice against the CPU - Share one iPhone for a pass-and-play match - Challenge a friend with a room code - Play ranked matches against opponents online ■ Ratings and rankings Raise your rating through online matches and climb the leaderboard. Review your match record anytime. No ads and no in-app purchases. Every mode is free to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lantern Bluff at none against Bomb Bluff's shown. Bomb Bluff's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bomb Bluff | Lantern Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Futoshi Akahoshi | Ryusei Okamoto |
In-app purchases
Bomb Bluff
No in-app purchases
Lantern Bluff
No in-app purchases









