Comparison

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX vs Pocket Poker

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

Pocket Poker

Experience classic video poker on your mobile device with two popular game modes. Enjoy fast-paced, clutter-free gameplay designed for quick sessions and offline play. Unlock cosmetic enhancements to personalize your experience.

Highlights
  • Jacks or Better game mode
  • Deuces Wild game mode
  • Offline play
  • Classic and Four Color deck options
  • Full payout tables
  • Haptic feedback and sound effects
Features
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Pocket Poker – Royal Flush brings the classic feel of a handheld video poker machine to your phone or tablet, with clean, fast gameplay and no clutter. Choose your game: • Jacks or Better – the classic that started it all. Hold a pair of Jacks or better to win. • Deuces Wild – every 2 is wild, with bigger hands and bigger payouts. Play your way: • Classic deck design, free to start • Four Color deck for easier at-a-glance reading — unlock it once, keep it forever • Full payout tables for both game modes, always one tap away Built for quick sessions: • Deal, hold, and draw with a single tap • Snappy haptic feedback and satisfying sound on every flip, win, and loss • Landscape layout designed for one-handed or two-handed play • Play fully offline — no account, no login, no internet required Pocket Poker is for entertainment only. There is no real-money gambling, and you cannot win real money or prizes. Points reset automatically so you can always keep playing. Questions or feedback? Reach out any time at contact@cibsdevelopment.com.

Screenshots

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX4 screens
Pocket Poker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Poker at 5.0 against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 3.1. Pocket Poker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's advantage is ratings volume (219 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pocket Poker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Poker 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, Pocket Poker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX versus Pocket Poker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploding Kittens NETFLIXPocket Poker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (219 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings219 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size516 MB43 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Cibs Development LLC

Customer experience

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

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

Pocket Poker

All ratings1 ratings
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

Pocket Poker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
1 purchases

Pocket Poker

One-time1
  • Four Color Deck$0.99

Questions

Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Poker free?
Pocket Poker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Pocket Poker?
Pocket Poker is rated higher. Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Pocket Poker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Pocket Poker have ads?
Neither Exploding Kittens NETFLIX nor Pocket Poker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX or Pocket Poker?
Exploding Kittens NETFLIX ships an update every 6 months, and Pocket Poker weekly. Most recently, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Poker on October 11, 2026.

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