# BombSquad Remote vs Bomber Friends!

The clearest difference is rating: Bomber Friends! at 4.4 against BombSquad Remote's 3.2. Bomber Friends! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 585). BombSquad Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bomber Friends! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. BombSquad Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bomber Friends! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bomber Friends! has 3.6K ratings behind it against 585, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of BombSquad Remote's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bomber Friends!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BombSquad Remote ships an update every 5 months, Bomber Friends! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BombSquad Remote | Bomber Friends! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombsquad-remote/id416471850/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-friends/id941617814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 585 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eric Froemling](https://appshunter.io/developer/398894174) | [Hyperkani](https://appshunter.io/developer/417288239) |

## What reviewers say

### BombSquad Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombsquad-remote/id416471850)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless controller for an explosive arcade party game. Connect multiple devices to control the action and enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless controller for BombSquad, Use iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, Joystick or tilt mode, Up to 8 devices connect simultaneously, Arcade-style party game controller

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Great for friends and family
- 🎮 Smooth controller experience
- 🔥 Awesome game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Lack of mobile version
- 📱 Incompatible with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing
- Connection problems between devices
- Controller issues and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add mobile version for iOS
- Improve matchmaking and loading times
- Introduce more game modes and levels
- Allow customization of controls


### Bomber Friends!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-friends/id941617814)

Engage in explosive multiplayer battles or embark on a single-player adventure. Place bombs strategically, collect power-ups, and outmaneuver opponents to be the last one standing. Customize your character and compete in various game modes for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Single-player campaign mode, Collect power-ups, Character customization, Clan system, Seasonal events and rewards, Daily tasks and challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full health | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems and items value pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems and items value pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 times reload lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems and items value pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Items value pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10x reload lives with bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems and items value pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic Bomberman
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and responsive controls
- 👍 Customization options for characters and bombs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔥 Overwhelming number of ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Unfair matchmaking and difficulty progression
- 🤬 Rampant cheating and hacking issues
- 👎 Repetitive and unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Connectivity issues leading to lost progress
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics between modes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and maps
- Improve matchmaking and skill-based matchups
- Implement a robust anti-cheat system
- Introduce a friends list and social features
- Provide more customization options and rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BombSquad Remote free?

BombSquad Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bomber Friends! free?

Bomber Friends! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BombSquad Remote or Bomber Friends!?

Bomber Friends! is rated higher. BombSquad Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Bomber Friends! averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do BombSquad Remote or Bomber Friends! have ads?

Bomber Friends! shows ads; BombSquad Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, BombSquad Remote or Bomber Friends!?

BombSquad Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Bomber Friends! every 2 weeks. Most recently, BombSquad Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bomber Friends! on September 24, 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.*