# Lightning Round! — The "shout it out" game show

> Voice-activated trivia game with extensive categories and custom study modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio 7 Creative.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-round/id6479531297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio 7 Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760209771)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-round/id6479531297/reviews.md

## What is Lightning Round!?

With over 7500 questions in 60 categories (and counting), Lightning Round! is the go-to app for trivia duels. Unlike most trivia games where you tap multiple choice buttons, in Lightning Round! you have to come up with the right answer and say it out loud. 

The whole family can play, with categories ranging from animals to world history, Harry Potter to Taylor Swift. 

Lightning Round! also features a Study mode, which allows you to create your own trivia. Think of it as vocal flashcards. It’s a great way to study for a test or memorize anything you want to learn.

Compete in categories such as:

U.S. Capitals
Animals By Photo
College/Pro Sports Logos
Memorable TV Sets
Countries of the World
Idioms
Movie Titles
80s Music
U.S. Landmarks
The Office
Harry Potter
Auto Makers and Models
Fast Food
World History
U.S. History
Space
F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Video Games
Taylor Swift
International Foods
Album Covers
Superheroes
Movie Quotes
Plants
Times Tables
Classic Books
Prominent Authors
The Periodic Table

… and many more!

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Subscription/Purchase Information:
The app comes with 25 free credits to play the game as desired. When the credits run out, a Game Pass is offered at $3.99/month or credits can be purchased individually. In Study mode, users can create 3 custom categories and 30 custom questions for free. With a $2.99/month Learning Pass users can create unlimited categories and questions.

An all-access pass is offered at $5.99/month which grants the user all benefits of both the Game Pass and the Learning Pass.

Privacy Policy
https://playlightninground.com/privacy.html

Terms of Use
https://playlightninground.com/eula.html

## Key features

- Voice-activated trivia gameplay
- Over 7500 questions
- 60+ diverse categories
- Customizable Study mode
- Vocal flashcard creation
- Family-friendly content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Game Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Learning Pass | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Pass | $49.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-round/id6479531297/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Subscription or Rip Off

*2026-03-03*

Really fun game that lulls you in with free credits before slapping a subscription service at you and locking you out the game entirely. 

I would have absolutely no problem paying once to own the game but £50 is extortionate for a trivia game, Jackbox packs are £30 and include multiple games.

Super upsetting rip off for what could be a great game

### 1/5 — Game may be fun but I have a huge problem

*2025-12-31*

This game is so addicting just like my fav game show the floor. But seriously I am not purchasing anything for energy credits. I will not subscribe to anything it’s Annoying

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-12-04*

Have so much fun playing this game with the family. A true hidden gem. Would love if more categories were added as we continue to play this every night!

### 5/5 — .

*2025-08-18*

My best friends dad made this so I obviously have to rate it generously (please give me lifetime pass lol)

### 5/5 — Just like “The Floor”!

*2025-03-29*

We love this game! I hope updates with new categories come out because this was soooo much fun!

### 5/5 — Wow

*2025-03-29, version 1.0.4*

Super duper fun!!!!!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-03-18*

Super fun and addictive

### 5/5 — A lot of fun

*2025-02-24*

After watching the floor game show was looking for a game that was similar. This is great!  Nice work!!!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-02-14*

Well made! The app is fun and pretty accurate and has many categories to choose from. Definitely deserves more downloads

### 5/5 — Works great now

*2025-01-30*

We used this app for a large party until the question screen went blank.  Developer has stated that this is now fixed and based on limited testing I would agree.  Great app for a party game.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the note. Please try updating to version 1.0.4 as this addresses the empty loading issue that several users were seeing.

## Frequently asked questions about Lightning Round!

### What is Lightning Round!?

Lightning Round! is a trivia game where players must speak their answers aloud instead of tapping multiple-choice options. It features over 7500 questions across 60 categories, suitable for the whole family. It also includes a Study mode for creating custom vocal flashcards.

### How do I play Lightning Round!?

To play, you'll need to come up with the correct answer to a trivia question and say it out loud. The app is designed for interactive play, offering a unique challenge compared to traditional tap-based trivia games.

### What are the costs associated with Lightning Round!?

The app offers 25 free credits to start. Additional credits can be purchased individually, or a monthly Game Pass is available for $3.99. The Study mode allows for 3 free custom categories and 30 questions, with a $2.99/month Learning Pass for unlimited creation. An all-access pass is $5.99/month.

### What kind of categories are available in Lightning Round!?

Categories are extensive and varied, including topics like U.S. Capitals, Animals, Movie Titles, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, World History, Video Games, and even Times Tables and The Periodic Table, among many others.

### Can I use Lightning Round! for studying?

Yes, the app features a Study mode that functions like vocal flashcards. You can create your own custom trivia questions and categories to help memorize information for tests or personal learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-01-20

New category - Freeze Frame the 90s! Guess the movie from a freeze frame.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-07-02

We've re-written the trivia database code to make the app faster and more reliable. We've also added a new category - "The Grocery Store". Try it out!

### 1.0.4 — 2025-01-24

Fixed a bug where the question area was blank for some users, because what good is a trivia game if you can't see the questions???

### 1.0.3 — 2025-01-03

Fixed a bug that was causing a crash for some users on iOS 18 when selecting categories.

### 1.0.2 — 2024-12-29

Improved speech recognition for several categories and some updates for iOS 18.

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## More apps by Studio 7 Creative

- [Play the States](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-the-states/id6746367882)

All apps by Studio 7 Creative: https://appshunter.io/developer/1760209771

## Related topics

[the floor game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-floor-game)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*