Comparison

Whack a Pirate! vs Explode or whack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Whack a Pirate!

Features
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Super simple and addictive game! The rules of the game is very simple. You just whack a pirate and treasure box coming out of the barrel at random. If you hit the clock, the remaining time is increased. But, you should be careful not to whack the bomb. It will reduce your remaining time dramatically. Features -> Beautiful graphics corresponding to the latest device -> Smooth operation -> Fun BGM and sound effects -> Game replay -> Share your playing video over Facebook, twitter, YouTuve or email -> Game Center

About

Explode or whack

Engage in a fast-paced game where you tap on moles while strategically avoiding bombs. This casual game offers quick, stress-relieving sessions with combo mechanics and a unique bomb system that challenges your reflexes and decision-making. Uncover an epic story of conflict between humans and moles.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tapping gameplay
  • Avoid bombs to preserve health
  • Combo system for high scores
  • Unique bomb mechanics
  • Boss battles with voice acting
  • Epic story mode
  • Brain workout and dementia prevention
Features
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Introducing Whack-a-Mole, a new game system in which you hit bombs while avoiding them! A variety of high-volume casual games with unique moles and bombs appearing in each stage! â– Time-killing mini games that can be played in 50 seconds per game! Get rid of stress by making consecutive combos! & An exhilarating play that is sure to relieve your mental haze! It feels great to tap and hit the moles at a good pace to create combos! You can play easily and comfortably with simple operations! In the second half, the moles got serious and picked up the pace. You'll get hooked on hitting the moles that appear one after another, and what's more, it's a great brain workout! Also recommended for dementia prevention! The interactive element of earning points and getting titles is also attractive! â– Introduction of unique bomb system Players have a set amount of health, and hitting bombs will reduce their health. Also, the combo that was continuing will be reset, so you will have to figure out how to avoid the bomb and hit the mole. Enjoy tense and thrilling gameplay! â– The boss of each stage comes with gorgeous voices! At the end of the stage, a fierce battle with the boss will take place. They are voiced by voice actors and speak to the player before battle. â– An epic story depicting the endless battle between humans and moles. In order to restore public order in each stage, you, a soldier of the Earth Security Forces, run around the world exterminating moles. However, the moles also have a reason to fight, and during the battle, the people are faced with a shocking truth. Will humans and mole be able to reconcile? Please check it out!

Screenshots

Whack a Pirate!4 screens
Explode or whack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explode or whack at none against Whack a Pirate!'s 1. Whack a Pirate!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Whack a Pirate! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explode or whack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Whack a Pirate! versus Explode or whack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhack a Pirate!Explode or whack
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB162 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQuantis,Inc.YUSUKE SAKAMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Whack a Pirate!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Explode or whack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whack a Pirate! free?
Whack a Pirate! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explode or whack free?
Explode or whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whack a Pirate! or Explode or whack have ads?
Explode or whack shows ads; Whack a Pirate! does not.

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