Comparison

Explode or whack vs Daruma Doesn't Fall

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

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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!

About

Daruma Doesn't Fall

Features
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On the contrary, it is a simple action game where you do not let the Daruma fall. Enemies tries to make Daruma fall with all sorts of tricks. Roll, jump, and exchange skillfully to collect Koban and aim for a high score. A Daruma Character will appear depending on the rank you achieved. Please come and meet the secret Daruma Character. This game was developed without any game sound in order to help you with your "little free time" in everyday life. I would be happy if you could feel free to play while watching your favorite videos, listening to music, or talking without disturbing such important time.

Screenshots

Explode or whack3 screens
Daruma Doesn't Fall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Explode or whack at every 5 months against Daruma Doesn't Fall's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, Daruma Doesn't Fall every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Explode or whack versus Daruma Doesn't Fall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode or whackDaruma Doesn't Fall
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYUSUKE SAKAMOTOKenichiro Okamoto

In-app purchases

None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

None

Daruma Doesn't Fall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daruma Doesn't Fall free?
Daruma Doesn't Fall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explode or whack or Daruma Doesn't Fall have ads?
Both Explode or whack and Daruma Doesn't Fall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Explode or whack or Daruma Doesn't Fall?
Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, and Daruma Doesn't Fall every 20 months. Most recently, Explode or whack was updated on September 13, 2026 and Daruma Doesn't Fall on September 15, 2026.

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