Comparison

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX vs KardShark

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

KardShark

Master the Hi-Lo card counting system for blackjack through engaging, bite-sized levels. Practice with increasing speed and various game modes, all within a cozy, cat-themed interface. This app is designed for entertainment and education, offering offline play and helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Learn Hi-Lo counting system
  • Speed drills with increasing difficulty
  • Full hand simulation and play
  • 9 progressive levels
  • Daily challenges and achievements
  • Offline play
  • Cozy cat-café aesthetic
Features
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KardShark is a fun, cozy way to actually learn how to count cards in blackjack — not just read about it. You'll master the Hi-Lo counting system one bite-sized level at a time, and the speed ramps up as you improve: • Learn the tags — tap whether each card is +1, 0, or −1 • Keep a running count as cards appear • Speed drills — cards flash faster and faster; report the final count • Take the observer's seat — a full hand is dealt and played out; count every card • Sit down and play — bet to the count, play the hand with perfect basic strategy, and keep counting to the end PRACTICE THAT STICKS • 9 levels with a clear difficulty and speed progression • Stars, XP, and unlockable levels • Achievements and a trophy shelf • A Daily Challenge with streaks — a new five-round gauntlet every day • Coach mode shows the count tag on each card while you learn, then turn it off • A built-in cheat sheet: the Hi-Lo tags, the true-count bet ramp, and a full basic-strategy chart COZY, POLISHED, OFFLINE • A warm lo-fi cat-café aesthetic with a reactive dealer cat • Optional chill background music and sound • Full keyboard support and a clean, accessible UI • Works offline — no account, no sign-up, nothing to track KardShark is for entertainment and education. It teaches a legal advantage-play skill; it is not a gambling app and involves no real-money wagering.

Screenshots

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX4 screens
KardShark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KardShark at 100% against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 21%. KardShark 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 $1.99) and ratings volume (219 vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download; KardShark costs $1.99 up front. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. KardShark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KardShark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exploding Kittens NETFLIX has 219 ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of KardShark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, KardShark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX versus KardShark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploding Kittens NETFLIXKardShark
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.1 (219 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size516 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Imran Hassanali

Customer experience

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

All ratings218 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral16.1%
Negative41.3%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral19.9%
Negative58.8%

KardShark

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

KardShark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

KardShark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KardShark free?
KardShark costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or KardShark?
KardShark is rated higher. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while KardShark averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or KardShark have ads?
Neither Exploding Kittens NETFLIX nor KardShark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or KardShark?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, and KardShark every 4 days. Most recently, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX was updated on October 26, 2026 and KardShark on October 6, 2026.

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