Comparison

Pull up Mole vs Lightning Whack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Pull up Mole

This game challenges you to save cute moles by pulling them up from the ground, not hitting them. Engage in a main game to rescue moles and a mini-game to defeat enemies by summoning moles. Upgrade items in the shop to enhance gameplay.

Highlights
  • Pull moles up from the ground
  • Shake device to reveal moles
  • Shop for upgrades
  • Mini-game to defeat enemies
  • Upgrade items up to level 30
Features
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DO NOT HIT MOLES. We often hit moles when moles appear in games. However let's pull up moles to save cute moles in this game! ----- Story A long time ago, there was a place called Mole Land. In this land, moles lived in peace. However, enemies came from outside to invade Mole Land. "Escape!" Moles must escape from Mole Land. Let's pull up moles! ----- Instructions ◇ 1.Main game. Pull up moles to save moles in Mole Land. 1.1.How to pull up a mole. ・touch the body of a mole. ・Move up your finger on the screen, and pull the mole up! Note: ・Touch the mole and move your finger repeatedly and fast, if you can't pull up the mole 1.2.How to find a mole from the ground. ・Shake your device if there are no moles on the ground, and a mole will appear. 1.3.Shop Buy the following items with your Mole Coins to upgrade each. ・Sunglasses Moles appear faster. ・Potatoes The number of moles on the ground at a time will increase. ・Earthworm Moles you have never met may appear. Note: ・You can upgrade items even more after you defeat enemies on the mini game. (Each item will go up to level 30.) Also you can buy Mole Coins with an In-App Purchase. ◇ 2.Mini game. Call moles to defeat the enemy. 2.1.How to play ・Push a mole button repeatedly, and moles will appear from the ground. ・Touch a mole and move your finger up on the screen. A mole will fly to the enemy and attack! Note: ・Pull up moles after moles appear to the end. ・Moles appear again after they attacked the enemy.

About

Lightning Whack

Experience electrifying arcade fun with fast-paced mole-whacking action. Test your reflexes with intuitive controls, power-ups, and competitive global leaderboards. Perfect for quick sessions or mastering high scores.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast mole whacking
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Power-up system (SlowMo, Shield, Double Points)
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievement system
  • Classic arcade-style gameplay
Features
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Lightning Whack - The Ultimate Whack-a-Mole Experience! Get ready for the most electrifying arcade game that will test your reflexes and keep you coming back for more! Lightning Whack combines classic whack-a-mole gameplay with modern power-ups, stunning visuals, and competitive features. CORE GAMEPLAY • Lightning-fast mole whacking action • Intuitive tap controls optimized for all devices • Progressive difficulty that challenges even the pros • Satisfying hammer-on-stone sound effects • Smooth 60fps gameplay for responsive action POWER-UP SYSTEM • SlowMo: Slow down time to hit targets with precision • Shield: Protect yourself from missed targets • Double Points: Maximize your high scores • Extra Life: Continue your streak when you miss • Strategic gameplay - use power-ups wisely! COMPETITIVE FEATURES • Global leaderboards to compete worldwide • Local high score tracking • Achievement system to unlock • Share your best scores with friends • Climb the rankings and become the ultimate champion GAME MODES & FEATURES • Classic arcade-style gameplay • Beautiful, modern UI design • Customizable settings for music and sound • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Works great on all screen sizes IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE • Dynamic background music • Satisfying sound effects • Smooth animations and transitions • Polished visual effects • Responsive haptic feedback Whether you're looking for a quick gaming session or aiming to master the leaderboards, Lightning Whack delivers endless entertainment. The easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay makes it perfect for players of all ages. Download Lightning Whack today and discover why millions of players are addicted to this modern take on the classic arcade favorite! Perfect for: • Casual gaming sessions • Competitive players seeking high scores • Reflex training and hand-eye coordination • Family-friendly entertainment • Quick breaks and commute gaming Join the Lightning Whack community and see if you have what it takes to reach the top of the global leaderboards!

Screenshots

Pull up Mole4 screens
Lightning Whack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightning Whack at every 2 weeks against Pull up Mole's every 2 months. Lightning Whack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pull up Mole's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.7 vs 18.5). 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. Pull up Mole sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightning Whack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightning Whack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull up Mole has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pull up Mole ships an update every 2 months, Lightning Whack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pull up Mole versus Lightning Whack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPull up MoleLightning Whack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.7 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNekomimimiStrive Code LLC

Customer experience

Pull up Mole

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%

Lightning Whack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pull up Mole

One-time1
  • 1500 Mole Coins$0.99
5 purchases

Lightning Whack

One-time5
  • Shield Pack (3x)$0.99
  • SlowMo Pack (5x)$0.99
  • Extra Life Pack (2x)$0.99
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  • Double Points Pack (10x)$1.99
  • Mega Pack Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is Pull up Mole free?
Pull up Mole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Whack free?
Lightning Whack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pull up Mole or Lightning Whack?
Lightning Whack is rated higher. Pull up Mole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lightning Whack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pull up Mole or Lightning Whack have ads?
Both Pull up Mole and Lightning Whack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pull up Mole or Lightning Whack?
Pull up Mole ships an update every 2 months, and Lightning Whack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pull up Mole was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lightning Whack on October 15, 2026.

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