# Hot Button vs Them Bombs

The clearest difference is rating: Them Bombs at 4.7 against Hot Button's 2.5. Them Bombs also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 4) and review sentiment (96% vs 75%). Hot Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Them Bombs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Them Bombs has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Hot Button's written reviews are positive against 96% of Them Bombs's.

Hot Button ships an update every 9 months, Them Bombs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Button | Them Bombs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-button-reaction-test/id880983757/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peter Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/507804538) | [Yellow Dot](https://appshunter.io/developer/732909860) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-button-reaction-test/id880983757)

Challenge friends to a fast-paced reaction game with multiple modes. Improve your reflexes in training or compete in party settings. Winners can be rewarded and losers can face fun consequences.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer reaction testing, 4 different game modes, Training mode for skill improvement, Party game functionality, Winner rewards and loser punishments

**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 Hot Button free?

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

### Is Them Bombs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hot Button or Them Bombs?

Them Bombs is rated higher. Hot Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Them Bombs averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Hot Button or Them Bombs have ads?

Both Hot Button and Them Bombs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hot Button or Them Bombs?

Hot Button ships an update every 9 months, and Them Bombs every 3 months. Most recently, Hot Button was updated on November 6, 2026 and Them Bombs on November 9, 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.*