Comparison

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX vs Bloons Card Storm

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

Head to head
About

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

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
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Bring the catnip. Draw as many cards as you can, and do your best to dodge — or defuse — fatal felines. Or else, boom goes the dynamite! In this multiplayer, kitty-powered game of chance, players draw cards — until someone draws an exploding kitten and blows up. Then that player is out unless they have a defuse card. Defuse cards allow players to neutralize furry foes with laser pointers, belly rubs, catnip sandwiches or other diversions. All of the other cards in the deck can be used strategically to move, mitigate or avoid. Featuring original art by The Oatmeal.

About

Bloons Card Storm

Engage in a strategic collectible card game with iconic characters. Build powerful decks, master hero abilities, and battle opponents in PvP or solo adventures. Craft unique cards and balance offense and defense to claim victory.

Highlights
  • Collectible card game mechanics
  • Hero abilities and unique characters
  • Deck building and card crafting
  • PvP and single-player modes
  • Cross-platform play
  • Balance offense and defense
Features
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The Storm gathers, and only true Heroes can stem the Bloon tide. Gather up your cards, choose your favorite Hero, and enter the Arena to claim victory! From the makers of Bloons TD 6 comes a revolutionary collectible card game featuring the fan-favorite Monkeys and Bloons, rendered and animated in gorgeous 3D. Develop deep strategies, build your collection by crafting awesome cards, and carefully construct decks to help you win PvP and single player games. Featuring 4 unique Heroes with 3 Hero Abilities each, 130+ cards at launch, and 5 different Arenas to battle on, the tactical combinations are endless! BALANCE OFFENSE AND DEFENSE Monkeys can't attack other Monkeys, so you'll need to stock up on both Bloon AND Monkey cards in order to win. Send Bloons swarming at your opponent, fend off opposing Bloon rushes with your Monkeys, and find that perfect balance essential for victory! USE HERO ABILITIES WISELY Playing Bloons will power up Hero Abilities that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. Whether it is Quincy with his bow or Gwen with her flamethrower, each Hero has a unique set of potent Hero Abilities. Choose them wisely! TEST YOURSELF IN SOLO ADVENTURES Looking for something more relaxing than fur-flying PvP action? Our solo Adventures are crafted single-player experiences that will test your deck building and game management skills to the limit. Try out the Prologue Adventures or support the game by buying the full DLC Adventures. FULLY CROSS-PLATFORM Take your collection of Bloons and Monkeys with you wherever you go, as Bloons Card Storm is fully cross-platform - just register your account and your progress stays with you. BUILD THE BEST DECKS Build crazy combo behemoths, fun theme decks, or use the latest meta decklists - the choice is yours! PLAY AGAINST YOUR FRIENDS Private match support at launch so you can challenge your friends to a game anywhere, anytime! Matchmaking is also fully cross-platform so what are you waiting for? Download now and join the Card Storm!

Screenshots

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX4 screens
Bloons Card Storm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bloons Card Storm at 4.6 against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 3.0. Bloons Card Storm also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Bloons Card Storm sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloons Card Storm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons Card Storm has 2.8K 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 59% of Bloons Card Storm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, Bloons Card Storm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX versus Bloons Card Storm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploding Kittens NETFLIXBloons Card Storm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (208 ratings)4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.3% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2082.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB480 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Ninja Kiwi Limited

Customer experience

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

All ratings208 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral16.8%
Negative42.3%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative58.8%

Bloons Card Storm

All ratings2,815 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

From 208 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bloons Card Storm

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great gameplay and strategy
  • 🥝 Unique Bloons-themed card game
  • 💎 Decent monetization, no predatory loot boxes
  • 🎨 Visually appealing art style

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow progression and resource acquisition
  • 🕹️ Clunky mobile interface, small UI elements
  • 🔍 Lack of content, limited single-player modes
  • 🤯 Matchmaking and connectivity issues

Bugs and requests

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Bloons Card Storm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and disconnects
  • Progression loss when opponents quit
  • Unresponsive UI and control issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ranked/competitive modes
  • More single-player content
  • Improved deck building and customization
  • Better rewards for completed matches

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
30 purchases

Bloons Card Storm

One-time30
  • 2000 Universal Tokens$0.99
  • 150 Monkey Money$1.99
  • Gwen Fire Platform$2.99
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  • Gwen Alternate Voicelines$2.99
  • Zee Jay Alternate Voicelines$2.99
  • Amelia Alternate Voicelines$2.99
  • Amelia Rabbit Pet$4.99
  • 10500 Universal Tokens$4.99
  • Obyn Hero Bundle$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Striker Adventure$7.99
  • Founder's Pack$7.99
  • Amelia Adventure$7.99
  • Holiday Bundle$8.99
  • 5 Camo Storm Card Packs$9.99
  • Ezili Hero Bundle$9.99
  • Mountain Obyn Hero Bundle$9.99
  • 5 Lead Storm Card Packs$9.99
  • Zee Jay Hero Bundle$9.99
  • Adora Hero Bundle$9.99
  • 800 Monkey Money$9.99
  • Amelia Hero Bundle$9.99
  • Amelia Mega Bundle$14.99
  • 44000 Universal Tokens$19.99
  • 20 Camo Storm Card Packs$29.99
  • 2500 Monkey Money$29.99
  • Camo Storm Mega Bundle$59.99
  • 224000 Universal Tokens$99.99
  • 8500 Monkey Money$99.99

Questions

Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloons Card Storm free?
Bloons Card Storm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Bloons Card Storm?
Bloons Card Storm is rated higher. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Bloons Card Storm averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Bloons Card Storm have ads?
Bloons Card Storm shows ads; Exploding Kittens NETFLIX does not.
Which is updated more often, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Bloons Card Storm?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, and Bloons Card Storm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bloons Card Storm on September 26, 2026.

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