# Exploding Kittens® 2 vs Comet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Comet at none against Exploding Kittens® 2's 20. Comet also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Exploding Kittens® 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Exploding Kittens® 2 costs $4.99 and Comet $4.99 up front. Exploding Kittens® 2 sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Comet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exploding Kittens® 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Comet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exploding Kittens® 2 | Comet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-2/id6478287619/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Komol Panyasophonlert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041823464) |

## What reviewers say

### Exploding Kittens® 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-2/id6478287619)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Card, #15 Top Paid · Board, #155 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience the chaotic fun of a popular card game with friends. This digital version features customizable avatars, animated cards, and new ways to play, including the highly requested "Nope" card. Engage in quick rounds of strategy and luck to be the last player standing.

**Highlights:** Customizable avatars, Emoji reactions, Multiple game modes, Animated cards, Online multiplayer, AI opponent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa Claws Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Card back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Emoji Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| MysticMayhem Cauldron Creature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Glenn Coco | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea Rat Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Location | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slice of Heaven Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yucky Buddy Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Location | $1.99 | one-time |
| Santa Claws Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sun and Spice Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Expansions Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Charming animations and visuals
- 🤩 Engaging and fun experience
- 🎨 Customizable skins and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow animations and gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Nope card not functioning properly
- Leaderboard not updating correctly
- Inability to leave a game after losing
- Forced account creation for online play

**Requested features**

- Add a turn timer to prevent stalling
- Allow custom deck creation and configuration
- Improve online multiplayer stability and matchmaking
- Bring back the original game's sound effects and personality


### Comet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-thai-anagram/id6670408930)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exploding Kittens® 2 free?

Exploding Kittens® 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Comet free?

Comet costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Exploding Kittens® 2 or Comet have ads?

Neither Exploding Kittens® 2 nor Comet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exploding Kittens® 2 or Comet?

Exploding Kittens® 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Comet every 6 weeks. Most recently, Exploding Kittens® 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Comet on September 9, 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.*