Comparison

Dare vs Explode 2

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

Head to head
About

Dare

This is an anonymous online party game where friends can ask questions they wouldn't normally say out loud. Players can create private rooms or join instant matches to play with others. The game features hidden question writers, fast rounds, and AI-generated question ideas.

Highlights
  • Anonymous question writing
  • Play with friends or strangers
  • Instant match feature
  • Multiplayer rooms
  • AI question suggestions
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Dare is the anonymous online party game where your group asks the questions you'd never say out loud, and other players don't see who wrote them. Start a room and play online with your friends, or tap Instant Match to find players fast. Everyone writes short questions for the table. Dare picks one player to answer and one question to ask, and the writer stays hidden. Players see the question, not who wrote it. Then the room reacts, guesses, argues, and gets ready for the next round. It's Truth or Dare reinvented for the group chat: no more passing one phone around, just "wait... WHO asked that?!" WHY YOU'LL LOVE DARE • Anonymous to other players, your name, photo, and initials never show on your question • Play with friends or use Instant Match to find a game in seconds • Multiplayer rooms — share a game code or invite by username • Fast rounds — write, get picked, answer, react, repeat • Side chat for the table while one player is in the hot seat • AI question ideas for when your group runs out of things to ask • Reactions, plot twists, and very confident denial HOW TO PLAY 1. Create a room or join with a code 2. Invite friends or match with random players (2+ to start) 3. Everyone writes a few short, playful questions 4. Dare picks a receiver and a question — the writer stays hidden 5. One player answers, the room reacts, then tap ready for the next turn PLAY YOUR WAY • Friends night, housemates, long-distance group chats, or new players via Instant Match • Light and dark mode • Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, and Chinese A NOTE ON ANONYMITY You're anonymous to other players — they see the question, not the writer. Dare may process internal account identifiers for safety, abuse prevention, and legal requests, as explained in our Privacy Policy. Keep questions playful and kind: short, specific, respectful questions get the best reactions. Dare is for players 17 and up. Be good to each other. Questions or feedback? Reach us in the app, or on Discord and Telegram. Privacy Policy: https://appdare.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://appdare.com/terms/

About

Explode 2

Discover what your friends really think about you and each other with this interactive party game. It offers thousands of challenges, truths, and dares for endless fun at any gathering, whether in person or remotely. Prepare for hilarious revelations and exciting surprises.

Highlights
  • Over 5000 challenges, questions, truths, and dares
  • Spin the bottle and personal questions
  • 5 exciting game modes
  • In-person or remote multiplayer
  • Easy party creation and joining
  • Icebreaker and group engagement
Features
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Discover the Truth About How Your Friends See You (And the all the gossips!) with EXPLODE! Expose them but don't get Exposed! - EXPLODE is the number #1 best game to know what your friends think about you. - EXPLODE is the ultimate game to expose hilarious truths and daring challenges among friends. - EXPLODE is Perfect for any get-together, this game promises endless fun and surprises! Highlights: ENDLESS FUN Over 5000 unique challenges, questions, truths and dares, spin the bottle, and personal questions, ensure every game night spins like a wheel of unpredictable entertainment. 5 EXCITING MODES: Choose from many game modes to match any vibe! VERSATILE PLAY: Ideal for in-person or remote multiplayer, making it easy to connect and have fun anywhere. EASY SETUP: Simply join a party or create one! All participants must download the app. How to Play: Download the app from the App Store. One player creates the game and shares the game PIN up to up to 18 players. Friends join the party, spin the wheel, and dive into a mix of truths, dares, never have i ever, and guess who challenges. Just like a lie detector for your group, but way more fun! Why Choose EXPLODE? BETTER Than Traditional Group Games: Move over, spin the bottle, truth or dare, heads up, quizup, and cards against humanity. EXPLODE offers a fresh and exciting twist with its vast array of content that keeps every guess who moment thrilling. PERFECT ICEBREAKER: Whether you're breaking the ice or stirring up a clash, EXPLODE keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Download EXPLODE now and make every gathering a blast! Say goodbye to boring group game nights and hello to endless laughter and fun! *A SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS PREMIUM GAME MODES. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dare4 screens
Explode 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Dare and Explode 2 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dare's written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's. Explode 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Dare sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dare's written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dare ships an update fortnightly, Explode 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dare versus Explode 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDareExplode 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNadim KamalSebastien Menozzi

Customer experience

Dare

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Explode 2

All ratings6,841 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

Dare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Explode 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Kicked out of the game for no reason

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free games
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dare

One-time2
  • Package with 10 Dare coins$0.99
  • Package with 50 Dare coins$3.99
4 purchases

Explode 2

Subscriptions4
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dare free?
Dare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dare or Explode 2?
Dare is rated higher. Dare averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Explode 2 averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.
Do Dare or Explode 2 have ads?
Neither Dare nor Explode 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dare or Explode 2?
Dare ships an update fortnightly, and Explode 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dare was updated on October 27, 2026 and Explode 2 on October 27, 2026.

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