# Exploding Kittens® — The Official Game > Strategic, kitty-powered card game of survival with explosive consequences. (iPhone/iPad app by Marmalade Game Studio Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens/id1040227414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.69/5 from 11,543 App Store ratings · 508 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 273 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-01-21 - Data updated: 2026-07-16 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens/id1040227414/reviews.md ## What is Exploding Kittens®? Play the most-funded game in Kickstarter history anywhere with the Exploding Kittens® Official mobile game! The mobile version of the game is available now, including the Party Pack, Betrayal, Streaking Kittens, and the all new Barking Kittens expansion! Play with friends or strangers in online play, challenge the AI, or play offline with friends face-to-face! In this highly-strategic, kitty-powered card game, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they are out of t​he game -- unless that player has a Defuse card, which can defuse the Kitten using things like laser pointers, belly rubs and catnip sandwiches. All of the other cards in the deck are used to move, mitigate or avoid the Exploding Kittens. KEY FEATURES: - Exploding Kittens is a multiplayer card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats. - Play with 2 to 5 players across multiple phones in the same room, or online with friends or strangers - Featuring original art by The Oatmeal - New cards exclusive to the digital version of Exploding Kittens - Digital versions of the hit expansions, including Streaking and Barking Kittens, as well as digital exclusive Betrayal and Party decks - The digital version of the most backed game in Kickstarter history Creat​ed by Elan Lee (Xbox, ARGs), Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal), and Shane Small (Xbox, Marvel). Exploding Kittens is a paid app in which optional game features may be purchased with real money. You must be at least 13 years old to download and play. There is also an option to compete online against strangers and resulting data transfer charges may apply. Player usernames and expressions are their own. Exploding Kittens, LLC is not responsible for and does not endorse player usernames or expressions. For our privacy policy, visit www.explodingkittens.com/privacy. ## Key features - Multiplayer card game - Online and local play - Challenge AI opponents - Includes original and exclusive cards - Features hit expansions - Original art by The Oatmeal ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Animals Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Food Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Party Expansion Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Avatar Pack - Science Vs. Religion | $1.99 | one-time | | Betrayal Expansion Deck | $1.99 | one-time | | Fierce Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Streaking Expansion Deck | $1.99 | one-time | | Barking Expansion Deck | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Exploding Kittens®? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay - 🤩 Hilarious and addictive - 👍 Faithful to the physical game - 🎨 Great graphics and sound effects **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional content - 🤖 AI bot difficulty feels unbalanced - 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to purchase expansion packs - Incorrect card behavior and interactions - Stuck on 'Welcome Message' screen **Most requested features** - Pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer - Ability to combine purchased decks - Progression system with stats and achievements - More language support beyond English ## Recent user reviews (10 of 508) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens/id1040227414/reviews.md ### 2/5 — The AI is a cheater!!! *2026-06-29, version 5.3.10* Kitty Cat Butt Butt is supposed to hide ALL cards in your hand until you pull one. Somehow the computer always knows where its skip and slap cards are despite them being INVISIBLE. At least TRY to make it random yall\ ### 1/5 — Why disrespect Jesus in avatar selection ? *2026-04-27, version 5.3.10* In the avatar selection menu there is an avatar named Jesus, which is clearly an attempted depiction of Jesus Christ. The avatar appears to have a lazy eye and a moronic facial expression. The blatant disrespect to Jesus, every Christian, as well as anyone who has respect for Jesus and his teachings, regardless of religious beliefs is appalling ! I don’t understand how anyone who claims to be a Christian can see this and continue playing/supporting this game or its developers. If I would have known of this before hand, I wouldn’t have spent money and downloaded this game to begin with. ### 2/5 — change diffuser position *2026-04-23, version 5.3.10* I don’t know who developed this game but the bright idea to leave the diffuser always to the far left so that anytime anyone picks a card they know exactly where the pick is the dumbest thing they’ve done in this game eight times out of 10 i’ll grab a diffuser ### 2/5 — Great game but with issues! *2026-04-21, version 5.3.10* I was given this card game in December and my family had so much fun playing it that I bought it for my iPhone - love the game but OMG! There is no way to speed it up (especially playing the computer)and it can feel maddening waiting for each turn and waiting for the final explosion to complete. The makers really need to add the ability to speed up the game. For a fast paced game they really dropped the ball on the mobile version. Most of my other card game apps have the option to speed up play- PLEASE add this feature. I have two friends that played the in-hand card game in December with us and both bought this virtual one- one friend deleted it because she found the delay of play better suited for 80 yr olds (her words) and the other says she rarely plays it on her phone. Really fun game but buy with the knowledge that it drags when the computer and or opponents have to play. The computers comments(I’m full of fear) was funny the first time but gets frustratingly old really quickly as again it delays the pace. ### 4/5 — Best game when you’re bored *2026-04-04, version 5.3.10* One of the best games on iOS for me like balatro it only takes a few minutes and is super fun however overpriced decks and profile pictures kinda set it back. ### 5/5 — Fun to Play *2026-03-20, version 5.3.10* I got this app to play with friends and family around the globe. I love the card game, so I immediately turned to this. The app version is similar to the card game, but has different cards and way less cards in the deck. I love the sound effects and funny looking cards and characters. It’s great that you can play with strangers, a bot, or friends, but it would be better with a way to add bots to a private game because I usually play with only one friend, and it would be more fun with a way to play with friends and make it 5 people. It would also be better if the other decks and avatar packs didn’t cost money. ### 4/5 — Why can’t you play bought games *2025-11-18, version 5.3.10* I love this game, play it all the time when I have down time. I have bought every game mode. Why is it that I can not play them if I don’t have service?? I play myself against the bot and it doesn’t allow me to play anything but the original version. Make the other game modes downloadable!!!! ### 1/5 — Servizio clienti *2025-08-10* Ho problemi all’interno di gioco,chiedo il rimborso e me lo rifiutano, pessimo. ### 5/5 — Muito bom *2025-04-12* Só é bom ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2025-02-23, version 5.3.10* not good by itself as it’s $5 or £5 or €5 but great in the bundle for $7 but GREAT ## Frequently asked questions about Exploding Kittens® ### What is Exploding Kittens®? Exploding Kittens® is a highly strategic, kitty-powered card game where players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten and is out of the game, unless they have a Defuse card. The mobile version brings this popular Kickstarter game to your device. ### How do I play Exploding Kittens®? Players draw cards one by one. The goal is to avoid drawing an Exploding Kitten. Special cards can be used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens, while Defuse cards allow you to survive drawing one. The last player remaining wins. ### Can I play with friends? Yes, you can play with 2 to 5 players across multiple phones in the same room, or online with friends or strangers. The app also offers the option to challenge the AI or play offline with friends face-to-face. ### Is Exploding Kittens® free to download? Exploding Kittens® is a paid app. While the core game is purchased upfront, there are optional game features that may be purchased with real money through in-app purchases. ### What platforms is Exploding Kittens® available on? The application is available as a mobile game, playable on smartphones and tablets. It is designed for users aged 13 and older. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.3.10 — 2024-08-20 Bugfixing and Stability improvements ### 5.3.9 — 2024-07-18 Bugfixing and Stability improvements ### 5.3.6 — 2022-08-09 Various fixes and improvements for multiplayer stability. ### 5.2.3 — 2021-11-18 All new Barking Kittens expansion! Featuring new ways to alter the deck, steal your opponent's cards, and try to explode your opponents! ### 4.0.6 — 2021-04-09 - Cross-platform play working between all versions of Exploding Kittens. 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