Comparison

Explode or whack vs Zombie Whack A Mole

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

Zombie Whack A Mole

Experience classic whack-a-mole with a zombie twist. Tap to smash zombies as they appear, challenging your reflexes in solo or versus modes. Enjoy quick, addictive gameplay perfect for stress relief and friendly competition.

Highlights
  • Classic whack-a-mole gameplay
  • Zombie theme
  • Solo and versus modes
  • Special interference moves
  • Simple, addictive gameplay
  • Reflex and concentration training
Features
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Zombies meet classic whack-a-mole action. ZOMBIE WHACK A MOLE is a fast and addictive action game inspired by the classic whack-a-mole, reimagined with zombies. Tap to smash zombies as they pop up and disappear in seconds. Challenge your reflexes in solo mode, survive as long as possible in endless survival, or battle friends in versus mode. Use special interference moves to turn the tide and claim victory. Easy to learn, hard to stop playing. Perfect for quick sessions, friendly competition, and stress relief. 「ZOMBIE WHACK A MOLE」は、誰でも遊べる定番もぐらたたきをゾンビテーマで進化させたアクションゲームです。 タップだけの簡単操作で、次々と現れるゾンビを叩いてストレス発散。 1Pモードでは制限時間内にどれだけ叩けるかに挑戦。 サバイバルモードではライフ制のエンドレスバトルで記録更新を狙え。 対戦モードでは友達とスピード勝負。お邪魔ボタンで逆転も可能。 短時間でも盛り上がる、ついもう一回遊びたくなる中毒性。 反射神経・集中力・対戦の楽しさが詰まったゾンビたたきゲームです。 一人プレイモードでは、次々と現れるゾンビを叩いて高得点を目指す反射神経ゲーム!ゾンビが逃げるまで叩いてスコアを稼ごう! 二人プレイモードでは、友達と一緒にスピード対決!お邪魔ボタンを駆使して相手を混乱させながら、ゾンビ退治の王者を決めよう! 特徴: • シンプル操作で誰でもすぐにプレイ可能! • 一人で遊んでストレス発散、反射神経トレーニングに最適。 • 二人対戦モードで友達と競い合う楽しさ満載! • ゾンビが逃げるまで何度でも叩ける爽快感! • お邪魔ボタンで対戦相手に妨害もできるユニークな要素。 • 可愛いキャラクターとゾンビたちが、エキサイティングな戦いを演出! プレイモード: • シングルプレイ(スコアチャレンジ) • 友達と対戦(二人用モード) 「ZOMBIE WHACK A MOLE~ゾンビもぐらたたき~」は、もぐらたたきの楽しさにゾンビの要素を加えたアクションゲームです。誰でも簡単に遊べるシンプルな操作と、飽きの来ない多彩なゲームモードで、一人でも二人でも楽しめます。 一人プレイモードでは、次々と現れるゾンビを叩いて高得点を目指す反射神経ゲーム!ゾンビが逃げるまで叩いてスコアを稼ごう! 二人プレイモードでは、友達と一緒にスピード対決!お邪魔ボタンを駆使して相手を混乱させながら、ゾンビ退治の王者を決めよう! 特徴: • シンプル操作で誰でもすぐにプレイ可能! • 一人で遊んでストレス発散、反射神経トレーニングに最適。 • 二人対戦モードで友達と競い合う楽しさ満載! • ゾンビが逃げるまで何度でも叩ける爽快感! • お邪魔ボタンで対戦相手に妨害もできるユニークな要素。 • 可愛いキャラクターとゾンビたちが、エキサイティングな戦いを演出! プレイモード: • シングルプレイ(スコアチャレンジ) • 友達と対戦(二人用モード)

Screenshots

Explode or whack3 screens
Zombie Whack A Mole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zombie Whack A Mole at none against Explode or whack's shown. Zombie Whack A Mole also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, Zombie Whack A Mole every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Explode or whack versus Zombie Whack A Mole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode or whackZombie Whack A Mole
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB159 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperYUSUKE SAKAMOTOYukinori Yano

In-app purchases

None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

None

Zombie Whack A Mole

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zombie Whack A Mole free?
Zombie Whack A Mole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explode or whack or Zombie Whack A Mole have ads?
Explode or whack shows ads; Zombie Whack A Mole does not.
Which is updated more often, Explode or whack or Zombie Whack A Mole?
Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, and Zombie Whack A Mole every 3 days. Most recently, Explode or whack was updated on October 30, 2026 and Zombie Whack A Mole on October 30, 2026.

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