Exploding Kittens® 2
Exploding Kittens 2 adapts the elimination card game with Nope cards and animated play.
For fans of the card rules
Solo AI and online friends offer different play settings.
Keep in mind: Each online friend needs game access; cosmetics/additional content may cost separately.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Play cards then draw to end turns.
- Defuse or avoid exploding cards.
- Customize avatars and emoji reactions.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
77 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Value and purchase options
10 reviewsReviewers praise purchase value.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer considers the purchased game or pack good value.
Original excerpt“ABSOLUTELY WORTH $5”Apple source · Review 14527480894
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer considers the purchased game or pack good value.
Original excerpt“great value”Apple source · Review 14399126801
Useful content and resources
9 reviewsPositive feedback covers card animations (5 reviews); deck variety (2 reviews); modes and expansions (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer enjoys the available deck variety; this is not an independently verified deck count.
Original excerpt“17 decks that I know of they are all amazing”Apple source · Review 14636054011
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer likes the 3D presentation.
Original excerpt“like the 3d effect”Apple source · Review 14516155484
What reviewers dislike
Missing features and requests
14 reviewsConcerns and requests cover custom decks (3 reviews); guest expansion access (2 reviews); mixed friend matchmaking (2 reviews). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer wants local Wi-Fi multiplayer when online connection detection fails; the suspected server cause is unverified.
Original excerpt“add Local WiFi”Apple source · Review 14656485694
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer wants friends and random online players together in a match.
Original excerpt“play with friends and others online at same time”Apple source · Review 14652100040
Sign-in and account access problems
7 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about bubble account.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer appears to object to Bubble sign-in, although their spelling makes the phrase slightly uncertain.
Original excerpt“makes you sing into bubble”Apple source · Review 14598040182
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer objects to needing a separate Bubble account for multiplayer.
Original excerpt“Requires a bubble.com account”Apple source · Review 14252147573
Crashes, freezes and reliability problems
6 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about match reliability.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer reports Barking Kittens actions freezing play and blocking a defuse.
Original excerpt“game freezes and you can’t put the defuse”Apple source · Review 14656485694
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer reports game freezes or crashes interrupting a match.
Original excerpt“stuck when picking card from pile”Apple source · Review 14337074809
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Free access and limits
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover earned cosmetics (2 reviews); paid expansion gates (2 reviews).
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer objects to additional gameplay purchases after paying for the base app.
Original excerpt“significant portion of the experience remains locked”Apple source · Review 14516239664
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer dislikes new content requiring purchases.
Original excerpt“unlock new thing you have to pay”Apple source · Review 14387173149
Price and subscription concerns
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover bundle choices (1 review); expansion pricing (1 review); purchase value (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer finds the combined base and expansion price too high and insufficiently clear; quoted amounts are reviewer context, not current pricing.
Original excerpt“another $10 for additional packs”Apple source · Review 14516239664
In version 1.0.0, the reviewer objects to add-ons costing more than the base app in their experience; not a verified current offer.
Original excerpt“most sleeves and the expansions are 10$”Apple source · Review 14161764632
Privacy and data-handling concerns
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover multiplayer registration data (2 reviews); iP address collection (1 review).
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In version 0.0.31, the reviewer reports being asked for payment information during multiplayer signup and dislikes that; the request purpose is not established.
Original excerpt“credit card information”Apple source · Review 13926404585
In version 0.0.31, the reviewer questions collection of their IP address; no malicious purpose is established.
Original excerpt“why u need my ip”Apple source · Review 13667967504
Workflow and interface friction
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover deck contents visibility (2 reviews); post-match navigation (1 review).
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In version 1.0.0, the reviewer wants card quantities visible for each deck.
Original excerpt“exact number of each cards known”Apple source · Review 14337074809
In version 0.0.31, the reviewer dislikes returning to the main menu after every match; the game-share bug is unspecified.
Original excerpt“after each game it takes you to the main menu”Apple source · Review 13714117448
Good for
- Players enjoying irreverent card games.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone wanting serious strategy simulation.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
- Each online friend needs game access; cosmetics/additional content may cost separately.
Privacy & permissions
Online profiles/reactions are shared with opponents.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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