Comparison

Explode or whack vs Jo

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

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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

Jo

Features
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Simple and Easy Shooting Game! Enjoy endless gameplay whenever you have a free moment! Step into a laid-back world inspired by the Jomon period and defend your village from the invasion of clay figures! • Press the Start button on the title screen to dive straight into the action! • Analyze the movement and attack patterns of various enemies to clear each wave. • Enemies get stronger with every wave you conquer. • Take down as many enemies as possible and aim for a high score! Each wave introduces enemies with unique attack patterns: • Lined up in a row for synchronized attacks. • Random attacks while drifting sideways. • Surrounding the player and firing diagonally. And that’s not all—bosses unleash special attacks and targeted strikes to keep you on your toes! Survive as long as you can and aim for the highest score!

Screenshots

Explode or whack3 screens
Jo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jo at every 11 days against Explode or whack's every 5 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, Jo every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Explode or whack versus Jo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode or whackJo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYUSUKE SAKAMOTOSeima Nakamoto

In-app purchases

None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

None

Jo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jo free?
Jo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explode or whack or Jo have ads?
Both Explode or whack and Jo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Explode or whack or Jo?
Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, and Jo every 11 days. Most recently, Explode or whack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Jo on October 5, 2026.

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