Comparison

AirConsole vs Them Bombs

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

Head to head
About

AirConsole

Transform your computer or tablet into a game console and use your smartphones as controllers. Enjoy a wide variety of single and multiplayer games with friends. Get started quickly for instant fun.

Highlights
  • Use smartphones as gamepads
  • Computer/tablet as game console
  • Single player games
  • Multiplayer games
  • Starter Pack with free games
  • Unlock over 170 games with subscription
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AirConsole - This multiplayer game console is the new way to play together with friends. Use a computer or tablet as console and smartphones as gamepads to play single player and multiplayer games! AirConsole is fun and fast to get started. Download now! *Try our Starter Pack: a selection of free games (maximum of 2 players, with ads). *Unlock over 170 multiplayer games and play with unlimited players with AirConsole Hero, our monthly subscription. *To use this app, you just have to visit www.airconsole.com on a Desktop or Tablet to use it as your console’s screen. Questions? Comments? hello@airconsole.com # AirConsole Hero AirConsole Hero is our premium subscription. If you subscribe via iTunes: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Terms of Use: https://www.airconsole.com/file/terms_of_use.html

About

Them Bombs

A cooperative game where one player must defuse a ticking bomb using only verbal instructions from their teammates who have access to the defusal manual. Test your communication and teamwork under intense time pressure.

Highlights
  • Cooperative gameplay for 2-4 players
  • Verbal communication-based challenges
  • Timed bomb defusal scenarios
  • Leaderboards for global team performance
  • In-app purchases for additional features
Features
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*** 8/10 Everything Board Games*** “Awesome experience” A text message leads you to a ticking bomb. Tic-toc! Tic-toc! Every second counts. Which wire to cut – the blue or the red one? Tic-toc! Tic-toc! How to set the control knobs? Tic-toc! Tic-toc! Only two minutes left… Your flashlight battery runs out. The adrenaline kicks in. Will you keep a cool head and manage to defuse the bomb? FEATURES - Work together with your Expert Team and see how many people you can save - Describe what you see using just words so that others understand - Let your Expert Team talk you through the bomb defusal - Put your communication skills to the test - Check leaderboards and see how teams from around the world are doing WARNING: Time pressure and adrenaline rush may lead to shouting, swearing, and misunderstandings, which can cause temporary resentment between friends or silent treatment from a spouse… GAME RULES One of the players takes on the role of the Unlikely Hero, who finds a bomb and tries to defuse it. The hero is the only player who uses iPad or iPhone. The other players become the Expert Team and they have access to the bomb defusal manual. They cannot see what the Hero sees on the screen, and the Hero cannot see the content of the manual. Players can only use verbal communication, just as if the Expert Team and the Unlikely Hero were talking through a radio. PLEASE NOTE: * IMPORTANT - Defusing bombs on iPhones and iPads requires slightly different defusal approaches - make sure you download a version of the "Manual" compatible with your device! * Some game items and features are available in the in-app purchase.

Screenshots

AirConsole4 screens
Them Bombs4 screens

Verdict

The call

AirConsole and Them Bombs both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Them Bombs's written reviews are positive against 55% of AirConsole's. Them Bombs also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AirConsole's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. AirConsole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Them Bombs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AirConsole against 4.7 for Them Bombs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of AirConsole's written reviews are positive against 96% of Them Bombs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, Them Bombs every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AirConsole versus Them Bombs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirConsoleThem Bombs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.1K — better2.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB186 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperN-Dream AGYellow Dot

Customer experience

AirConsole

All ratings5,061 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.7%

Them Bombs

All ratings2,675 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,563 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.1%

User reviews

AirConsole

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great enjoy playing with friends
  • 👍 Fun and easy to use
  • 👍 Incredible free console to play with family and friends
  • 👍 Keeps you busy for hours
  • 👍 Fun and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Not very free, most games require subscription
  • 🐛 Laggy and crashes often
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription
  • 💰 Wants money, too many paid features
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices

Them Bombs

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun co-op gameplay
  • 👍 Varied and cooperative
  • 👍 Challenging but engaging
  • 👍 Strengthens communication skills
  • 👍 Great for long-distance relationships

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid version required for more content
  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues
  • 🤯 Can be very stressful/intense

Bugs and requests

AirConsole

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Subscription issues, can't cancel or use properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free games
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Add more sports and multiplayer games
  • Add one-player game modes
  • Improve performance and reduce lag

Them Bombs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Morse code module not working properly
  • Full version not unlocking as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free access to all modules
  • More difficulty levels
  • Leaderboard/scoring system

In-app purchases

9 purchases

AirConsole

Subscriptions8
  • AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero$2.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • AirConsole Hero2 variants$4.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero Monthly$7.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero$11.991 Year
  • AirConsole Hero$17.991 Year
  • AirConsole Hero$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirConsole Hero for lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Them Bombs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.001 Month
One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is AirConsole free?
AirConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Them Bombs free?
Them Bombs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirConsole or Them Bombs?
Them Bombs is rated higher. AirConsole averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Them Bombs averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.
Do AirConsole or Them Bombs have ads?
Them Bombs shows ads; AirConsole does not.
Which is updated more often, AirConsole or Them Bombs?
AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, and Them Bombs every 3 months. Most recently, AirConsole was updated on October 22, 2026 and Them Bombs on October 22, 2026.

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