Comparison

Tick Tock vs Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

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

Head to head
About

Tick Tock

An eerie cooperative puzzle adventure where two players are trapped in a mystical clockwork world. You must work together, sharing information across two devices, to solve complex puzzles and escape before time runs out. Requires each player to own a copy of the game.

Highlights
  • Two-player cooperative puzzle gameplay
  • Cross-platform play (mobile, Switch, PC/Mac)
  • Solve puzzles with incomplete information
  • Mystical clockwork world setting
  • Voice connection required for communication
  • Local and remote play options
Features
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Tick Tock: A Tale for Two is an eerie cooperative puzzle game for two players. Each player needs a copy of the game on their own mobile device (phone or tablet) to play. You can also play cross-platform with a Nintendo Switch or a computer (PC or Mac). Average playtime: 2.5h *** You and your friend are trapped in a mystical clockwork world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection. "perhaps one of the most clever game ideas I’ve ever seen." - TouchArcade "a spooky multiplayer puzzle game with a brilliant hook - that the game is played simultaneously on two screens, with half of the clues on one and half on the other." - EUROGAMER "a fantastic, beautiful game that can bring you closer to your friends and loved ones" - Coin-Drop Awards & Recognition: * Winner - Danish Games Awards (Best Debut, Best Emergent Experience) 2020 * Nominee - BAFTA Games Awards 2020 * Nominee - Nordic Game Awards 2020 * Winner- IndieCade (Cooperative Design) 2019 * Official Selection - AdventureX 2019 * Official Selection - Indie MEGABOOTH 2019 * Nominee - International Mobile Gaming Awards 2019 * Nominee - Ludicious 2019 * Official Selection - PAX 10 2018 * Official Selection - Leftfield Collection 2018 * Nominee - Play17 2017 * Nominee - Nordic Game 2017 * Official Selection - IndieCade Europe 2017 * Nominee - Amaze 2017 * Official Selection - Stugan 2016

About

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

Work with friends to defuse a bomb by verbally communicating instructions from a manual. Solve challenging, procedurally generated puzzles under a time limit. This is a local multiplayer party game that tests communication and puzzle-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Procedurally generated bombs
  • Local multiplayer party game
  • Mobile portability
  • One copy needed
  • Mission and Free Play modes
Features
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You’re alone in a room with a bomb. Your friends, the “Experts”, have the manual needed to defuse it. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast! Rounds are fast-paced, tense, occasionally silly, and almost always loud. Whether it’s defusing a bomb or deciphering information from the manual, everyone has a crucial role to play. Put your puzzle-solving and communication skills to the test as you and your friends race to defuse bombs while attempting to communicate quickly before time runs out! Features • Challenging puzzles – Test the limits of your communication skills… and friendships? • A different bomb every time – Procedurally generated puzzles keep the action fresh. • A pocket party game for two or more local players – Bring it to your next game night, party, or event to play with friends. • Mobile portability – Shield your screen from the prying eyes of your Experts. • Only one copy of the game needed – Have friends join in as “Experts” with their own device. Share the Defusal Manual using AirDrop or visit bombmanual.com • In-person, multiplayer only – A team game intended for players in the same physical space. Online play is not supported. • Mission and Free Play Modes – Missions increase in difficulty as players face new modules and constraints are introduced. Unlock Freeplay Mode to set your own pace by creating custom bombs. Bomb Defusal Manual can be printed or viewed for free at www.bombmanual.com

Screenshots

Tick Tock4 screens
Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tick Tock at $2.99 against Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes's $9.99. Tick Tock also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (294 vs 86). Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (81% vs 70%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Tick Tock costs $2.99 and Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Tick Tock's written reviews are positive against 81% of Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick Tock ships an update every 6 weeks, Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tick Tock versus Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick TockKeep Talking & Nobody Explodes
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (294 ratings)4.6 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings294 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#39#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size949 MB210 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOther Tales Interactive ApSSteel Crate Games

Customer experience

Tick Tock

All ratings290 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative21.5%

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Tick Tock

From 294 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Engaging and thought-provoking puzzles
  • 👥 Unique co-op gameplay experience
  • 🕰 Interesting time-related story elements

Room to improve

  • 🕰 Game is too short (only 3 chapters)
  • 🤔 Unclear or unsatisfying ending
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🤯 Puzzles can be frustratingly difficult at times

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Highly fun and engaging
  • 🤝 Great for parties and groups
  • 💰 Worth the price
  • 🤯 Intense and adrenaline-inducing
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Strengthens friendships

Room to improve

  • 🗣️ Can be awkward in public
  • ⚫ Screen sometimes goes black
  • 🔊 No sound on iPad without headphones
  • ❓ Morse code difficult to understand
  • 🐛 Buggy in certain modules

Bugs and requests

Tick Tock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More chapters and extended storyline
  • Ability to replay or revisit puzzles
  • Hint system or tutorial for new players

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Screen sometimes goes black
  • No sound on iPad without headphones
  • Complicated wires module issues
  • Morse code difficult to understand
  • Cut wire instruction bug
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  • Turkish language verification code issue
  • Fixed back button on mobile
  • Cut buttons next to wires on mobile

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels
  • Add sound to Morse code
  • Visual suspense for bomb explosion
  • More languages
  • Add mods for iPad/Apple phones
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  • Update for complicated wires module
  • Add voice update to mobile version
  • More bomb types and modules

In-app purchases

None

Tick Tock

No in-app purchases

None

Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tick Tock free?
Tick Tock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes free?
Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tick Tock or Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes?
Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes is rated higher. Tick Tock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.
Do Tick Tock or Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes have ads?
Neither Tick Tock nor Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tick Tock or Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes?
Tick Tock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes every 8 months. Most recently, Tick Tock was updated on November 6, 2026 and Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tick Tock or Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes?
Tick Tock currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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