# AirConsole vs Them Bombs

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.

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.

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.

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, Them Bombs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirConsole | Them Bombs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) | [Yellow Dot](https://appshunter.io/developer/732909860) |

## What reviewers say

### AirConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $11.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $17.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $23.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero for lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Morse code module not working properly
- Full version not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Free access to all modules
- More difficulty levels
- Leaderboard/scoring system


## Frequently asked 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 23, 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.*