# Maratón vs Them Bombs

The clearest difference is ads: Maratón at none against Them Bombs's shown. Maratón also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Them Bombs's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 69%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 311). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maratón sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Them Bombs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Maratón against 4.7 for Them Bombs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Them Bombs has 2.7K ratings behind it against 311, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Maratón's written reviews are positive against 96% of Them Bombs's.

Maratón ships an update every 2 weeks, Them Bombs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maratón | Them Bombs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 311 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Creaciones Culturales Maselu, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389057312) | [Yellow Dot](https://appshunter.io/developer/732909860) |

## What reviewers say

### Maratón

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309)

A trivia game where you can test your general knowledge alone or compete with friends online. Progress through different distances by answering questions correctly, managing your energy, and avoiding the "black pawn of Ignorance."

**Highlights:** General knowledge trivia, Solo and multiplayer modes, Progressive game distances, Energy management system, Online multiplayer with friends, Thematic question packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paquete de preguntas Clásico 2 | Free | one-time |
| Juega sin anuncios | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Doña Lucha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón LGBTIQ+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Cinemex | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Biblia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Literatura | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol Americano | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón automovilismo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Fútbol | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Júnior | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 💡 Up-to-date questions
- ✨ Great for family time
- 📱 Portable and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires email registration
- 👎 Lost local multiplayer
- 👎 New version is worse
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Unsensical questions

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot register
- App crashes on startup
- Doesn't work on Windows Phone
- Questions cancel automatically on Windows Phone
- Game doesn't appear on iPad screen

**Requested features**

- Return to previous version
- Allow local multiplayer again
- Improve compatibility with Windows Phone
- Optimize for iPad
- Include questions about humanities, philosophy, and civics


### Them Bombs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721)

A cooperative game where one player must defuse a ticking bomb using only verbal instructions from their teammates who have access to the defusal manual. Test your communication and teamwork under intense time pressure.

**Highlights:** Cooperative gameplay for 2-4 players, Verbal communication-based challenges, Timed bomb defusal scenarios, Leaderboards for global team performance, In-app purchases for additional features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun co-op gameplay
- 👍 Varied and cooperative
- 👍 Challenging but engaging
- 👍 Strengthens communication skills
- 👍 Great for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version required for more content
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🤯 Can be very stressful/intense

**Reported bugs**

- Morse code module not working properly
- Full version not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Free access to all modules
- More difficulty levels
- Leaderboard/scoring system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maratón free?

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

### Is Them Bombs free?

Them Bombs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maratón or Them Bombs?

Maratón is rated higher. Maratón averages 4.8 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Them Bombs averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Maratón or Them Bombs have ads?

Them Bombs shows ads; Maratón does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maratón or Them Bombs?

Maratón ships an update every 2 weeks, and Them Bombs every 3 months. Most recently, Maratón was updated on October 23, 2026 and Them Bombs on October 30, 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.*