Comparison

Gossip. vs Explode 2

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

Head to head
About

Gossip.

Discover the wild and scandalous sides of your friends by voting on who's most likely to do outrageous things. This app offers thousands of challenges and questions to spark conversation and reveal true opinions. Perfect for game nights, it provides a fresh alternative to classic party games.

Highlights
  • Thousands of challenges and questions
  • Multiple game modes
  • Conversation starter
  • Icebreaker
  • Regular new content
  • Play in person or remotely
Features
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Expose the wild, scandalous, and outrageous sides of the people you think you know. Vote on who's most likely to do crazy, unexpected, or totally unhinged things. Watch as your friends reveal what they really think about you. How to play: - Everyone downloads Gossip on their device - One player creates the game and invites friends with a game code - Works together in person or remotely Why you'll love it: - Over 3,000 challenges and questions - 9 game modes that fit every situation - Conversation starter and icebreaker in one game - New content added regularly Ditch classic games like Spin the Bottle, Never Have I Ever, and Truth or Dare for something new. With Gossip, every game night will be fresh and thrilling. Made by Vanilla, creators of the world's most popular party games, loved by over 30 million players worldwide. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: https://www.vanilla.nl/contact/ --- This app contains a subscription. You can subscribe to Premium for unlimited access to all games, regular new content, and no ads. The subscription period is 1 week and includes a 3-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Link to our Terms of Use: https://www.vanilla.nl/terms-of-use/ Link to our Privacy Policy: https://www.vanilla.nl/privacy-policy/

About

Explode 2

Discover what your friends really think about you and each other with this interactive party game. It offers thousands of challenges, truths, and dares for endless fun at any gathering, whether in person or remotely. Prepare for hilarious revelations and exciting surprises.

Highlights
  • Over 5000 challenges, questions, truths, and dares
  • Spin the bottle and personal questions
  • 5 exciting game modes
  • In-person or remote multiplayer
  • Easy party creation and joining
  • Icebreaker and group engagement
Features
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Discover the Truth About How Your Friends See You (And the all the gossips!) with EXPLODE! Expose them but don't get Exposed! - EXPLODE is the number #1 best game to know what your friends think about you. - EXPLODE is the ultimate game to expose hilarious truths and daring challenges among friends. - EXPLODE is Perfect for any get-together, this game promises endless fun and surprises! Highlights: ENDLESS FUN Over 5000 unique challenges, questions, truths and dares, spin the bottle, and personal questions, ensure every game night spins like a wheel of unpredictable entertainment. 5 EXCITING MODES: Choose from many game modes to match any vibe! VERSATILE PLAY: Ideal for in-person or remote multiplayer, making it easy to connect and have fun anywhere. EASY SETUP: Simply join a party or create one! All participants must download the app. How to Play: Download the app from the App Store. One player creates the game and shares the game PIN up to up to 18 players. Friends join the party, spin the wheel, and dive into a mix of truths, dares, never have i ever, and guess who challenges. Just like a lie detector for your group, but way more fun! Why Choose EXPLODE? BETTER Than Traditional Group Games: Move over, spin the bottle, truth or dare, heads up, quizup, and cards against humanity. EXPLODE offers a fresh and exciting twist with its vast array of content that keeps every guess who moment thrilling. PERFECT ICEBREAKER: Whether you're breaking the ice or stirring up a clash, EXPLODE keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Download EXPLODE now and make every gathering a blast! Say goodbye to boring group game nights and hello to endless laughter and fun! *A SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS PREMIUM GAME MODES. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gossip.4 screens
Explode 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Explode 2 at freemium against Gossip.'s subscription. Explode 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 634). Gossip.'s advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Gossip. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Explode 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 6.4K ratings behind it against 634, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Gossip.'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gossip. ships an update monthly, Explode 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Gossip. versus Explode 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGossip.Explode 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (634 ratings)4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6346.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#146#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB44 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVanilla b.v.Sebastien Menozzi

Customer experience

Gossip.

All ratings634 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%

Explode 2

All ratings6,397 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Gossip.

From 634 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Fun and engaging multiplayer experience
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and suitable for all ages
  • 😄 Relatable and funny questions
  • 🎮 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • 🤝 Great for bonding with friends and family

Room to improve

  • 💰 High subscription cost ($8/week)
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • ❓ Poorly phrased questions
  • 🛒 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🌐 Hosting issues and connectivity problems

Explode 2

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun
  • 👍 Great party app
  • 💕 Funny and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Kicked out of the game
  • 🔒 Limited free options

Bugs and requests

Gossip.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work half the time
  • Hosting issues during gameplay
  • Lag and connectivity problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • More questions and regular content updates
  • Improved hosting stability

Explode 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Kicked out of the game for no reason

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free games
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gossip.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
4 purchases

Explode 2

Subscriptions4
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Gossip. free?
Gossip. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gossip. or Explode 2?
Explode 2 is rated higher. Gossip. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while Explode 2 averages 4.8 from 6.4K ratings.
Do Gossip. or Explode 2 have ads?
Neither Gossip. nor Explode 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gossip. or Explode 2?
Gossip. ships an update monthly, and Explode 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gossip. was updated on September 22, 2026 and Explode 2 on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Gossip. or Explode 2?
Gossip. currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Explode 2 at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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