# The Battle Cats vs Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Battle Cats at 84% against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 21%. The Battle Cats also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Battle Cats sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Battle Cats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Battle Cats has 49K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of The Battle Cats's written reviews are positive against 21% of Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's.

The Battle Cats ships an update every 3 weeks, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Battle Cats | Exploding Kittens NETFLIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-battle-cats/id850057092/reviews)** | [3.1 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### The Battle Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-battle-cats/id850057092)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Simulation, #47 Top Grossing · Strategy, #83 Top Free · Strategy, #208 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Command a quirky feline army in this simple yet strategic tower defense game. Tap to deploy cats, fire a powerful cannon, and evolve your units to conquer stages and defeat enemy bases across various worlds. Collect unique cats and treasures to build the ultimate cat force.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-based combat, Cat Cannon for defense, Cat leveling and evolution, Collect rare and exotic cats, Hundreds of stages, Treasure collection

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenger Sale | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Cat Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catseye & Rare Ticket Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cat Food Rank-Up Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90 Cat Food | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Cat Food | $5.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legend Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Start-up Platinum Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| 330 Cat Food | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Card Rewards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thank-You Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 690 Cat Food | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100M DL Celeb. Ticket Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Cat Food | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless gameplay
- 🐱 Cute and unique cat designs
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Engaging strategy and gameplay
- 🎉 Frequent updates and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of in-game stats and information
- 🕰️ Slow progression and energy limitations
- 🎲 Frustrating RNG and gacha system
- 🤕 Extremely difficult late-game stages

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when launching the app
- Issues with ad-watching and rewards not being granted

**Requested features**

- Online PvP mode
- Ability to trade or share cats with friends
- Increased drop rates for Uber and Legend Rare cats
- Improved treasure system with higher drop rates


### Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795)

A multiplayer card game where players draw cards to avoid exploding kittens. Use strategic cards to defuse fatal felines or eliminate opponents. Features original art and is available exclusively for Netflix members.

**Highlights:** Draw cards to avoid exploding kittens, Defuse fatal felines with special cards, Multiplayer gameplay, Strategic card play, Original art by The Oatmeal, Exclusive to Netflix members

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Accurate to the original card game
- 💡 New cards and features
- 🎉 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Automatic card plays
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior of certain cards
- 🕰️ Lack of turn timer for players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when Armageddon card is played
- Nope card not working as intended
- Exploding kitten card not being placed back correctly
- Wins not being tracked in single-player mode

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive players
- Save progress and unlock higher difficulty levels
- More customization options
- Ability to chat with other players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Battle Cats free?

The Battle Cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Battle Cats or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX?

The Battle Cats is rated higher. The Battle Cats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.1 from 218 ratings.

### Do The Battle Cats or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX have ads?

The Battle Cats shows ads; Exploding Kittens NETFLIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Battle Cats or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX?

The Battle Cats ships an update every 3 weeks, and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX every 6 months. Most recently, The Battle Cats was updated on October 18, 2026 and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX on October 18, 2026.

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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.*