# Monsters Blast vs Explode 2

The clearest difference is rating: Explode 2 at 4.8 against Monsters Blast's 4.1. Explode 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Monsters Blast's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Monsters Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explode 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Monsters Blast's written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monsters Blast ships an update every 7 months, Explode 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monsters Blast | Explode 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-blast-cute-busters/id863011376/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explode-2-get-exposed/id6504657055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 104 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pham Phi](https://appshunter.io/developer/833244542) | [Sebastien Menozzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438863851) |

## What reviewers say

### Monsters Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-blast-cute-busters/id863011376)

A cute monster-matching puzzle game with unique gameplay mechanics. Match three or more monsters by moving rows and columns to reach target scores within limited moves across multiple levels and stages.

**Highlights:** Match three or more cute monsters, Move rows and columns to match, Eight major levels, 36 stages per level, Varied monster types and gameplay per level, Target score in limited moves

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explode 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explode-2-get-exposed/id6504657055)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Trivia, #41 Top Free · Trivia, #59 Top Grossing · Word, #92 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Game Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Kicked out of the game for no reason

**Requested features**

- More free games
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monsters Blast free?

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

### Is Explode 2 free?

Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monsters Blast or Explode 2?

Explode 2 is rated higher. Monsters Blast averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Explode 2 averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Monsters Blast or Explode 2 have ads?

Monsters Blast shows ads; Explode 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monsters Blast or Explode 2?

Monsters Blast ships an update every 7 months, and Explode 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monsters Blast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Explode 2 on November 4, 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.*