# Tick Tock vs Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tick Tock | Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tock-a-tale-for-two/id1357651989/reviews) | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-talking-and-nobody-explodes/id1445772666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #34 | **#18** |
| Size | 949 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Other Tales Interactive ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329403842) | [Steel Crate Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076458483) |

## What reviewers say

### Tick Tock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tock-a-tale-for-two/id1357651989)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Puzzle, #46 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

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


### Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-talking-and-nobody-explodes/id1445772666)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Board, #26 Top Paid · Puzzle, #182 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Screen sometimes goes black
- No sound on iPad without headphones
- Complicated wires module issues
- Morse code difficult to understand
- Cut wire instruction bug

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Add sound to Morse code
- Visual suspense for bomb explosion
- More languages
- Add mods for iPad/Apple phones


## Frequently asked 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 #34 in the App Store charts, and Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*