# Pull up Mole vs Lightning Whack

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull up Mole | Lightning Whack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-up-mole/id619681512/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-whack-tap-battle/id6747098490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.7** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nekomimimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/382809814) | [Strive Code LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962196587) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull up Mole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-up-mole/id619681512)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Mole Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


### Lightning Whack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-whack-tap-battle/id6747098490)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shield Pack (3x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| SlowMo Pack (5x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life Pack (2x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Points Pack (10x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*