Comparison

Explode or whack vs Beanmino

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

Beanmino

Features
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Place it. Stretch it. Clear it. A brand-new block puzzle — Beanmino. HOW TO PLAY Fill a complete row and it clears — just like you'd expect. But Beanmino has a twist: some pieces have numbers on them. Place a numbered piece, and it stretches by that many cells! Clear lines one by one as you go, or let them pile up for a big clear? Two steps — place and stretch — that's all it takes. Simple to pick up, with surprisingly deep strategy. FEATURES · Touch, drag, and flick — fully intuitive controls · Numbered pieces that stretch and shift your strategy · Adventure Mode: 100 stages at launch (Easy to Hard) · Endless Mode: push to your limit and chase the high score! · Play offline, anytime. PERFECT FOR · Anyone who wants a quick brain workout on the go · Block puzzle fans looking for something with a twist · Players who want simple controls that never get old Plant the bean, grow the sprout, fill the board with flowers!

Screenshots

Explode or whack3 screens
Beanmino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explode or whack at none against Beanmino's 1. Explode or whack also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Beanmino's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Beanmino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explode or whack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, Beanmino every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Explode or whack versus Beanmino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode or whackBeanmino
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYUSUKE SAKAMOTOTAKASAGO SEWOI

In-app purchases

None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beanmino

One-time1
  • remove ads (30 days)$0.49

Questions

Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beanmino free?
Beanmino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Explode or whack or Beanmino have ads?
Both Explode or whack and Beanmino show ads.
Which is updated more often, Explode or whack or Beanmino?
Explode or whack ships an update every 5 months, and Beanmino every 5 weeks. Most recently, Explode or whack was updated on October 1, 2026 and Beanmino on October 1, 2026.

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