# Half a Minute — Guess five words in 30 seconds

> Multiplayer word guessing game played in timed rounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Lerikon B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-a-minute/id590720682 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lerikon B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/590720685)
- Category: Games, Family, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2013-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-a-minute/id590720682/reviews.md

## What is Half a Minute?

Half a Minute is a fun game that you can play with an infinite amount of players (at least 4). Each member of every team describes 4, 5 or 6 words (depending on the difficulty) within half a minute. The team that has the most knowledge and best tactics wins the game. guaranteed for a fun and hilarious evening!

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You can subscribe to play ad-free. A subscription is not required, advertisements will be shown instead.

During each round, the user will see an ad. The user can decide to remove these ads by upgrading and purchasing a recurring subscription.

After your purchase the app won't show any ads for one year.

Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Subscriptions are managed by the user. Auto Renew can be disabled via Account Settings.

By installing our app you will agree to our terms of use, which can be found here: http://www.halfaminute.net/terms.html

## Key features

- Multiplayer word guessing
- Timed rounds
- Team-based play
- Adjustable difficulty
- Ad-free subscription option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-a-minute/id590720682/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless game

*2022-04-15, version 5.0.6*

This app is shii its useless it’s a waste of data

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-08-15, version 5.0.4*

None of the words will load even after paying. Very disappointing

### 1/5 — Unwanted App on my phone without Permission!

*2020-06-08, version 4.0.9*

I want this app off my phone. I did not subscribe to get it and ii doesn’t have a cancel subscription option on my apple I.d . Please sort this ! Urgently!!!!!!

### 1/5 — What are these words?

*2020-03-31, version 4.0.9*

Half of these words aren’t English, I’m sure of it.

### 1/5 — What?

*2020-01-10, version 4.0.9*

What are these words???

### 1/5 — No English?

*2020-01-05, version 4.0.9*

How can this version have no English? Surely it’s not so difficult? Would be great if it wasn’t for that...

### 1/5 — Very poor

*2018-12-27, version 4.0.9*

Nhaa 0 stars hey

### 1/5 — Huh??

*2018-10-14, version 4.0.9*

Words are way too obscure for a family game

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-07-23, version 4.0.9*

Love this game, creates good times with friends

### 1/5 — Not good

*2018-06-05, version 4.0.9*

The words are not in english,

## Frequently asked questions about Half a Minute

### What is Half a Minute?

Half a Minute is a multiplayer word guessing game where teams describe words within a 30-second time limit. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

### How many players can play Half a Minute?

The game is designed for at least four players and can accommodate an infinite amount of players, making it suitable for large groups.

### Does Half a Minute have ads?

Yes, the game contains advertisements that are shown during each round. Users can choose to remove these ads.

### How can I play Half a Minute ad-free?

You can play ad-free by purchasing a yearly subscription for $2.99. This subscription will remove all advertisements from the app for one year.

### Can I cancel my Half a Minute subscription?

Yes, your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription through your device's Account Settings.

### What devices is Half a Minute available on?

Half a Minute is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Half a Minute?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Half a Minute updated?

The latest version of Half a Minute is 6.1.4, and it was last updated on March 11, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.5 — 2026-08-06

Bug fix

### 6.1.4 — 2026-03-11

Fixed a language bug (thanks Owen)

### 6.1.3 — 2026-01-22

Improvements and bug fixes

### 6.1.1 — 2026-01-08

What's New: 

• Fixed scoring issue where points weren't calculated correctly when using custom word lists 
• Improved rematch functionality - eliminated teams now properly reset when starting a new game 
• Fixed issue where finished games could be resumed after returning to home screen 
• Automatic cleanup of deleted word lists from game settings 
• Enhanced game stability with improved data management 
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes

### 6.1.0 — 2024-10-09

Fixes iOS18 issues.

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