# Exploding Kittens NETFLIX vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop Hero at 75% against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 21%. Loop Hero also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Hero has 3.9K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, Loop Hero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exploding Kittens NETFLIX | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 484 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795)

A multiplayer card game where players draw cards to avoid exploding kittens. Use strategic cards to defuse fatal felines or eliminate opponents. Features original art and is available exclusively for Netflix members.

**Highlights:** Draw cards to avoid exploding kittens, Defuse fatal felines with special cards, Multiplayer gameplay, Strategic card play, Original art by The Oatmeal, Exclusive to Netflix members

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Accurate to the original card game
- 💡 New cards and features
- 🎉 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Automatic card plays
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior of certain cards
- 🕰️ Lack of turn timer for players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when Armageddon card is played
- Nope card not working as intended
- Exploding kitten card not being placed back correctly
- Wins not being tracked in single-player mode

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive players
- Save progress and unlock higher difficulty levels
- More customization options
- Ability to chat with other players


### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure where you strategically place cards to create enemy encounters, buildings, and terrain. Equip your hero with powerful loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and cards to break an endless cycle of despair and save a forgotten world.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Strategic card placement for trials, Loot collection for hero progression, Camp expansion and reconstruction, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art dark fantasy story

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither Exploding Kittens NETFLIX nor Loop Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Loop Hero?

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, and Loop Hero every 10 days. Most recently, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX was updated on October 11, 2026 and Loop Hero on October 9, 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.*