# ExplosionMotor vs theCHIVE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExplosionMotor at 100% against theCHIVE's 21%. ExplosionMotor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). theCHIVE's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

theCHIVE is free to download; ExplosionMotor costs $0.99 up front. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ExplosionMotor asks for nothing beyond the download.

theCHIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ExplosionMotor's written reviews are positive against 21% of theCHIVE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ExplosionMotor ships an update every 39 months, theCHIVE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExplosionMotor | theCHIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explosionmotor/id399871641/reviews) | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **168K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NMS Narcisse Mavoha Solutions Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/963941606) | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) |

## What reviewers say

### ExplosionMotor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explosionmotor/id399871641)

Learn the principles of internal combustion engines with this tutorial application. It provides an English-language guide to understanding how these motors function.

**Highlights:** Internal combustion engine principles, Tutorial application, English language, Educational content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExplosionMotor free?

ExplosionMotor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ExplosionMotor or theCHIVE?

theCHIVE is rated higher. ExplosionMotor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while theCHIVE averages 4.6 from 168K ratings.

### Do ExplosionMotor or theCHIVE have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; ExplosionMotor does not.

### Which is updated more often, ExplosionMotor or theCHIVE?

ExplosionMotor ships an update every 39 months, and theCHIVE every 4 weeks. Most recently, ExplosionMotor was updated on October 4, 2026 and theCHIVE on October 18, 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.*