Comparison

Explode 2 vs Texathon

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

Head to head
About

Explode 2

Discover what your friends really think about you and each other with this interactive party game. It offers thousands of challenges, truths, and dares for endless fun at any gathering, whether in person or remotely. Prepare for hilarious revelations and exciting surprises.

Highlights
  • Over 5000 challenges, questions, truths, and dares
  • Spin the bottle and personal questions
  • 5 exciting game modes
  • In-person or remote multiplayer
  • Easy party creation and joining
  • Icebreaker and group engagement
Features
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Discover the Truth About How Your Friends See You (And the all the gossips!) with EXPLODE! Expose them but don't get Exposed! - EXPLODE is the number #1 best game to know what your friends think about you. - EXPLODE is the ultimate game to expose hilarious truths and daring challenges among friends. - EXPLODE is Perfect for any get-together, this game promises endless fun and surprises! Highlights: ENDLESS FUN Over 5000 unique challenges, questions, truths and dares, spin the bottle, and personal questions, ensure every game night spins like a wheel of unpredictable entertainment. 5 EXCITING MODES: Choose from many game modes to match any vibe! VERSATILE PLAY: Ideal for in-person or remote multiplayer, making it easy to connect and have fun anywhere. EASY SETUP: Simply join a party or create one! All participants must download the app. How to Play: Download the app from the App Store. One player creates the game and shares the game PIN up to up to 18 players. Friends join the party, spin the wheel, and dive into a mix of truths, dares, never have i ever, and guess who challenges. Just like a lie detector for your group, but way more fun! Why Choose EXPLODE? BETTER Than Traditional Group Games: Move over, spin the bottle, truth or dare, heads up, quizup, and cards against humanity. EXPLODE offers a fresh and exciting twist with its vast array of content that keeps every guess who moment thrilling. PERFECT ICEBREAKER: Whether you're breaking the ice or stirring up a clash, EXPLODE keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Download EXPLODE now and make every gathering a blast! Say goodbye to boring group game nights and hello to endless laughter and fun! *A SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS PREMIUM GAME MODES. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Texathon

Engage in a thrilling word race to test your typing accuracy and reflexes. Compete against the clock or other players in various exciting gameplay modes, progressing through increasing difficulty levels to hone your speed and precision.

Highlights
  • Speed typing challenge
  • Accuracy and reflex testing
  • Practice mode
  • Competitive mode
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Progressive difficulty levels
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Texathon is the ultimate speed-typing challenge! Test your typing accuracy and reflexes in this thrilling word race. Whether you're a casual player looking to improve your typing skills or a competitive gamer ready to take on the leaderboard, Texathon offers exciting gameplay modes to keep you engaged. How to Play: Words appear on the screen—type them as fast as you can! Race against the clock in Practice Mode or challenge others in Competitive Mode. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and unlock new challenges. Every round gets harder—stay focused and type with precision! Game Features: Fast-paced, addicting typing action Multiple game modes: Random Play, Practice, Competitive Compete against friends or test your solo skills Track your speed and accuracy Fun for all ages—perfect for improving typing skills! Ready to prove you’re the fastest? Download Texathon now and start typing your way to victory!

Screenshots

Explode 24 screens
Texathon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Texathon at 100% against Explode 2's 48%. Explode 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Texathon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Explode 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Explode 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Texathon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explode 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Texathon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Explode 2 versus Texathon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode 2Texathon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB171 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSebastien MenozziDavid E Charlton

Customer experience

Explode 2

All ratings6,637 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.3%

Texathon

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Explode 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Kicked out of the game for no reason

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free games
  • Dark mode option

Texathon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Explode 2

Subscriptions4
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Texathon

One-time5
  • 150 Coin Pack$1.99
  • 250 Coin Pack$2.99
  • 350 Coin Pack$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 450 Coin Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Texathon free?
Texathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explode 2 or Texathon?
Explode 2 is rated higher. Explode 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Texathon averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Explode 2 or Texathon have ads?
Texathon shows ads; Explode 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Explode 2 or Texathon?
Explode 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Texathon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Explode 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Texathon on October 15, 2026.

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