# Patential vs Them Bombs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patential at none against Them Bombs's 2. Them Bombs's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Them Bombs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Patential asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patential | Them Bombs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [richard warburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/834422074) | [Yellow Dot](https://appshunter.io/developer/732909860) |

## What reviewers say

### Patential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patential/id834422071)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Them Bombs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721)

A cooperative game where one player must defuse a ticking bomb using only verbal instructions from their teammates who have access to the defusal manual. Test your communication and teamwork under intense time pressure.

**Highlights:** Cooperative gameplay for 2-4 players, Verbal communication-based challenges, Timed bomb defusal scenarios, Leaderboards for global team performance, In-app purchases for additional features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun co-op gameplay
- 👍 Varied and cooperative
- 👍 Challenging but engaging
- 👍 Strengthens communication skills
- 👍 Great for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version required for more content
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🤯 Can be very stressful/intense

**Reported bugs**

- Morse code module not working properly
- Full version not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Free access to all modules
- More difficulty levels
- Leaderboard/scoring system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patential free?

Patential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Them Bombs free?

Them Bombs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*