Comparison

Them Bombs vs Bash Boulder

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

Head to head
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.

About

Bash Boulder

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Forget everything you know about traditional board games. Welcome to the ancient art of the Sandwich Strike. In this high-stakes strategy game, you don’t just "take" a piece—you pulverize it. Inspired by classic strategy but fueled by raw physics, you command a fleet of massive boulders across a shifting grid. The goal? Don't get caught in the middle. How to Play The rules are simple to learn, but punishing to master: The Pincer Move: To eliminate an opponent’s boulder, you must trap it between two of your own. The Crunch: Once caught in a straight line (horizontally or vertically), the enemy stone is crushed and removed from the board. Chain Reactions: Position your stones to trigger multiple captures in a single move. Key Features Tactical Depth: It’s not about how many pieces you have; it’s about where they stand. One wrong move and your frontline becomes a graveyard. Stunning Environments: Battle across sun-drenched deserts, frozen tundras, and volcanic plains. Solo & Multiplayer: Challenge our "Granite AI" in a deep campaign mode or go head-to-head with friends in local and online matches. "A brilliant twist on the 'Latrunculi' style of play. It feels heavier, more tactile, and infinitely more satisfying than chess."

Screenshots

Them Bombs4 screens
Bash Boulder2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bash Boulder at none against Them Bombs's 2. Bash Boulder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Them Bombs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Them Bombs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Bash Boulder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Them Bombs ships an update every 3 months, Bash Boulder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Them Bombs versus Bash Boulder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThem BombsBash Boulder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYellow DotMuhammed Kalkan

Bugs and requests

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

Bash Boulder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Them Bombs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.001 Month
One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$6.99
None

Bash Boulder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Them Bombs free?
Them Bombs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bash Boulder free?
Bash Boulder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Them Bombs or Bash Boulder have ads?
Them Bombs shows ads; Bash Boulder does not.
Which is updated more often, Them Bombs or Bash Boulder?
Them Bombs ships an update every 3 months, and Bash Boulder daily. Most recently, Them Bombs was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bash Boulder on October 8, 2026.

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