Exploding Kittens® 2 vs MONOPOLY GO!

How do Exploding Kittens® 2 and MONOPOLY GO! compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Exploding Kittens® 2	MONOPOLY GO!
Genre	Board	Board
Price	Paid	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	none	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	high
Typical session	short	short
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	3,745	3,802,266
Reviews say	What players like Quick, fun matches that fill lobbies fast Great animations and card design Faithful digital port of beloved board game Common complaints Requires bubble.com account for multiplayer play Card expansions require $10 repurchase from original game No local multiplayer on same device	What players like Fun and addictive gameplay with beloved character themes Regular events and rewards keep content fresh Easy to pick up and play on mobile Common complaints Heavy pay-to-win design requiring money for competitive advantage Excessive ads and aggressive push for in-app purchases Double-charging issues and poor customer support

Exploding Kittens® 2 — A vibrant digital card game where you play cards to avoid drawing an exploding kitten and try to be the last player standing. (rated easy difficulty, none ad pressure) MONOPOLY GO! — Roll dice through themed Monopoly boards featuring iconic characters like The Simpsons while competing against other players in a fast-paced digital adaptation. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.