Comparison

Explode 2 vs The Semicircle game

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

The Semicircle game

A party game designed to test your connection with others. Players give spoken clues to place a theme on a scale, and the guesser tries to pinpoint the target. Play locally with multiple devices or pass a single phone around.

Highlights
  • Telepath and guesser roles
  • Spoken clue-giving
  • Theme-based scoring
  • Local Bluetooth/Wi-Fi play
  • Single phone pass-around mode
  • Offline play
  • 200+ themes
Features
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Are you really on the same wavelength? Semi-circle is the party game that puts your connection to the test. Each round, one of you becomes the telepath and the other has to read their mind — just by talking, face to face. HOW TO PLAY • The telepath sees a secret target on a gauge running from "unpleasant" to "pleasant", plus a random theme (a horror movie, a breakfast, a celebrity…). • They give a spoken clue to place that theme on the scale — without ever revealing the target. • You talk it through together, then the guesser slides the arrow to where they think the target is hiding. • The closer to the bullseye, the more you score: 4, 3, 2, 1 or 0 points. Then you swap roles! TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Multiple devices: one hosts, the others joins. Local Bluetooth / Wi-Fi connection — no server, no account. • One phone: pass it around, the target stays hidden. Perfect when only one of you has the app. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Fast rounds and endless friendly arguments: "pancakes are SO an 80!" • 200+ themes so you never run out. • Great for couples, friends, family, or breaking the ice. • 100% offline — no ads, no account, nothing sent online. • Polished, colorful design with satisfying haptics. Put the phone down, talk to each other, and find out if you're truly on the same wavelength.

Screenshots

Explode 24 screens
The Semicircle game4 screens

Verdict

The call

Explode 2 and The Semicircle game both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Semicircle game's written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's. The Semicircle game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Explode 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 7) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. The Semicircle game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Explode 2 against 4.7 for The Semicircle game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Explode 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Semicircle game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explode 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, The Semicircle game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Explode 2 versus The Semicircle game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplode 2The Semicircle game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSebastien MenozziAntonin De Almeida

Customer experience

Explode 2

All ratings6,841 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.3%

The Semicircle game

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

The Semicircle game

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
None

The Semicircle game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Semicircle game free?
The Semicircle game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Explode 2 or The Semicircle game?
Explode 2 is rated higher. Explode 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while The Semicircle game averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Explode 2 or The Semicircle game have ads?
Neither Explode 2 nor The Semicircle game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explode 2 or The Semicircle game?
Explode 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Semicircle game every 5 days. Most recently, Explode 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Semicircle game on October 24, 2026.

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