# Explodey vs Maximus 2

The clearest difference is rating: Maximus 2 at 4.8 against Explodey's 3.9. Maximus 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). Explodey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explodey sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maximus 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Explodey's written reviews are positive against 71% of Maximus 2's.

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explodey | Maximus 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explodey free?

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

### Is Maximus 2 free?

Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explodey or Maximus 2?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. Explodey averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Maximus 2 averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Explodey or Maximus 2 have ads?

Maximus 2 shows ads; Explodey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explodey or Maximus 2?

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, and Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Explodey was updated on September 16, 2026 and Maximus 2 on October 12, 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.*