Comparison

Explode 2 vs Sway™

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

Sway™

Participate in live, interactive game shows hosted by creators directly on your phone. Compete in real-time, advance through rounds, and win real prizes across various categories like pop culture, sports, and music.

Highlights
  • Live interactive game shows
  • Hosted by favorite creators
  • Compete in real-time
  • Win real prizes
  • Variety of show categories
  • Follow favorite creators
  • Get live show notifications
Features
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Live Game Shows on Your Phone! Now you can join real game shows, live, interactive, and hosted by your favorite creators, all on your phone. Sway is where live game shows happen every day. Compete in real time, survive through every round, and share real prizes. From pop culture and sports to music, memes, and more, every show is different, and anything can happen live. Follow your favorite creators, browse upcoming shows, and get notified the moment they go live. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Explode 24 screens
Sway™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Explode 2 at none against Sway™'s shown. Explode 2 also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked). Sway™'s advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 48%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Sway™ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Explode 2 against 4.8 for Sway™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Explode 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sway™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explode 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Sway™ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Explode 2 versus Sway™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode 2Sway™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.6K ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K — better3.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB636 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSebastien MenozziRockyRoad

Customer experience

Explode 2

All ratings6,637 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative40.0%

Sway™

All ratings3,489 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Explode 2

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun
  • 👍 Great party app
  • 💕 Funny and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Kicked out of the game
  • 🔒 Limited free options

Sway™

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 👍 Diverse categories and questions
  • 👍 Great game to play with friends
  • 👍 Awesome game

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Too many bots, not enough real players
  • 🤖 AI picks dumb answers
  • 🤖 Fake bot accounts

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

Sway™

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't open the game
  • Kindergarten-level questions in general knowledge

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more selections, especially for movies, TV, and anime
  • Add a moderated mode for creating custom questions and modes
  • Improve song questions by adding fill-in-the-lyrics options

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
8 purchases

Sway™

Subscriptions2
  • Sway+3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Sway+3 Days trial$15.991 Month
One-time6
  • 100 coins!$0.99
  • Starting Offer!$1.99
  • 300 coins!$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 1200 coins!$9.99
  • 2,500 Coins!$19.99
  • 7000 coins!$49.99

Questions

Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sway™ free?
Sway™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explode 2 or Sway™?
Explode 2 and Sway™ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.6K and 3.5K ratings respectively.
Do Explode 2 or Sway™ have ads?
Sway™ shows ads; Explode 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Explode 2 or Sway™?
Explode 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sway™ weekly. Most recently, Explode 2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sway™ on September 28, 2026.

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