Comparison

SaimonGosuke vs Explode or whack

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

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About

SaimonGosuke

Features
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【Features of the game】 Operation is simple! Just tap the enemies that appear! The stress is released by the flashy explosion effects! If you don't defeat the enemy quickly, you will be shot! Tension like a duel in a western movie! Collect goods such as police identification cards, pistols, and police cars for points. A worldview reminiscent of Showa-era detective dramas. The worldview is reminiscent of a Showa-era detective drama! Gorgeous background music and the voices of men with rich personalities. 【Story】 Joto, a big city that never sleeps 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In this city where violent crimes never cease, one criminal makes the bad guys, the "moles," tremble. There is one detective who makes the bad guys tremble in fear. His name is "Saimon Gosuke. People call him "the man who calls explosions.

About

Explode or whack

Engage in a fast-paced game where you tap on moles while strategically avoiding bombs. This casual game offers quick, stress-relieving sessions with combo mechanics and a unique bomb system that challenges your reflexes and decision-making. Uncover an epic story of conflict between humans and moles.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tapping gameplay
  • Avoid bombs to preserve health
  • Combo system for high scores
  • Unique bomb mechanics
  • Boss battles with voice acting
  • Epic story mode
  • Brain workout and dementia prevention
Features
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Introducing Whack-a-Mole, a new game system in which you hit bombs while avoiding them! A variety of high-volume casual games with unique moles and bombs appearing in each stage! ■Time-killing mini games that can be played in 50 seconds per game! Get rid of stress by making consecutive combos! & An exhilarating play that is sure to relieve your mental haze! It feels great to tap and hit the moles at a good pace to create combos! You can play easily and comfortably with simple operations! In the second half, the moles got serious and picked up the pace. You'll get hooked on hitting the moles that appear one after another, and what's more, it's a great brain workout! Also recommended for dementia prevention! The interactive element of earning points and getting titles is also attractive! ■Introduction of unique bomb system Players have a set amount of health, and hitting bombs will reduce their health. Also, the combo that was continuing will be reset, so you will have to figure out how to avoid the bomb and hit the mole. Enjoy tense and thrilling gameplay! ■The boss of each stage comes with gorgeous voices! At the end of the stage, a fierce battle with the boss will take place. They are voiced by voice actors and speak to the player before battle. ■An epic story depicting the endless battle between humans and moles. In order to restore public order in each stage, you, a soldier of the Earth Security Forces, run around the world exterminating moles. However, the moles also have a reason to fight, and during the battle, the people are faced with a shocking truth. Will humans and mole be able to reconcile? Please check it out!

Screenshots

SaimonGosuke4 screens
Explode or whack3 screens

Verdict

The call

SaimonGosuke and Explode or whack are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SaimonGosuke ships an update every 6 months, Explode or whack every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SaimonGosuke versus Explode or whack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaimonGosukeExplode or whack
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB162 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSHOHEI YAMAMOTOYUSUKE SAKAMOTO

In-app purchases

None

SaimonGosuke

No in-app purchases

None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaimonGosuke free?
SaimonGosuke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SaimonGosuke or Explode or whack have ads?
Both SaimonGosuke and Explode or whack show ads.
Which is updated more often, SaimonGosuke or Explode or whack?
SaimonGosuke ships an update every 6 months, and Explode or whack every 5 months. Most recently, SaimonGosuke was updated on June 2, 2026 and Explode or whack on September 13, 2026.

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