# Exploding Kittens NETFLIX vs Balatro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Balatro at 81% against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 21%. Balatro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download; Balatro costs $9.99 up front. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Balatro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balatro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balatro has 105K ratings behind it against 218, 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 81% of Balatro's.

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, Balatro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exploding Kittens NETFLIX | Balatro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795/reviews) | **[5.0 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 516 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Playstack Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133080356) |

## 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


### Balatro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Card, #4 Top Paid · Strategy, #12 Top Paid · Games, #15 Top Paid, #115 Top Grossing · Card, #148 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

This game blends poker and solitaire mechanics with unique rule-bending twists. Build powerful poker hands, discover game-changing Joker cards, and create exciting combos to defeat challenging Boss Blinds. Explore different decks and game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Poker and Solitaire hybrid gameplay, Rule-bending mechanics, Collect over 150 unique Joker cards, Create powerful combos, Campaign and challenge modes, Pixel art visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Unique and compelling mechanics
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and music
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and save issues
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocks and achievements not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Joker and card interactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Portrait mode option
- Customizable UI and accessibility settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?

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

### Is Balatro free?

Balatro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Balatro?

Balatro is rated higher. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Balatro averages 5.0 from 105K ratings.

### Do Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Balatro have ads?

Neither Exploding Kittens NETFLIX nor Balatro shows ads.

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

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, and Balatro every 5 days. Most recently, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX was updated on October 14, 2026 and Balatro on October 14, 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.*