# Battle Bay vs Explodey

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Bay at 4.7 against Explodey's 3.9. Battle Bay also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 9). Explodey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Bay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Explodey sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Battle Bay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Bay has 64K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Battle Bay's written reviews are positive against 67% of Explodey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Battle Bay ships an update every 5 weeks, Explodey every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Bay | Explodey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 729 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453)

Engage in thrilling 5v5 multiplayer naval battles. Choose from diverse ships and customize your arsenal with a wide array of weapons. Strategize with your team to dominate the seas, complete quests, and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 5v5 multiplayer battles, Diverse ship classes, Weapon collection and upgrades, Custom battle hosting, Guild system, Quests and achievements, VIP subscription benefits

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Small pack of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearl Diver Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic pack of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Pearls | $49.99 | one-time |
| Daily deal | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay
- 🤝 Good for networking and making friends
- 💎 Variety of weapons, ships, and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Matchmaking issues
- 🤯 Unbalanced gameplay and overpowered weapons
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Unreasonably long matchmaking times
- 🤖 Issues with bot AI and behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible enemy glitch
- Joystick and controls issues
- Autopilot problems
- Inconsistent training time display

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose different loadouts for ships
- Voting system for maps before a match
- Improved token allocation system for events
- More interactive maps with environmental elements
- Ability to switch accounts without reinstalling the app


### Explodey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183)

Pilot a fighter through exotic planets, battling enemies and solving puzzles to save the galaxy. Customize your ship with a variety of weapons and face challenging bosses. Engage in multiplayer battles with friends and unlock cosmetic hats.

**Highlights:** AAA side-scroller gameplay, Battle across 5 exotic planets, Customize fighter with diverse weaponry, Conquer ground and air units, Solve challenging puzzles, LAN multiplayer battles, Unlock cosmetic hats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VR Goggles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mohawk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plain Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wizarding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hair Bow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Worlds | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Bay free?

Battle Bay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Explodey free?

Explodey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Bay or Explodey?

Battle Bay is rated higher. Battle Bay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Explodey averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Battle Bay or Explodey have ads?

Battle Bay shows ads; Explodey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Bay or Explodey?

Battle Bay ships an update every 5 weeks, and Explodey every 3 days. Most recently, Battle Bay was updated on October 14, 2026 and Explodey on September 16, 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.*