# Gossip. vs Explode 2

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Gossip. | Explode 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip/id6470362455/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explode-2-get-exposed/id6504657055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 634 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#16** |
| Size | 55 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vanilla b.v.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517474510) | [Sebastien Menozzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438863851) |

## What reviewers say

### Gossip.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip/id6470362455)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More questions and regular content updates
- Improved hosting stability


### Explode 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explode-2-get-exposed/id6504657055)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Trivia, #52 Top Grossing · Word, #77 Top Free · Trivia, #133 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Game Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Kicked out of the game for no reason

**Requested features**

- More free games
- Dark mode option


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