# Reverse Charades — Based on the fun board game!

> Team-based word guessing game with a timed acting element. (iPhone/iPad app by RETROPlay LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RETROPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478274899)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 194 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews.md

## What is Reverse Charades?

Reverse Charades is the original hilarious twist on a classic stand-by (where one person acts out words for the team to guess-boring)! With the Reverse Charades app, the entire team uses 60 second rounds to act out as many words as one person can guess. It's fast-paced, fiercely fun team competition that's an absolute riot with families, work teams, school groups, party-goers or among a few close friends. But be warned...you're in for big and dangerous doses of fun!

Game Features:
- Try a starter pack for free. Unlock a full pack of cards through in-app purchase. 
- Purchase the "Premium Upgrade" for all current card packs, and get unlimited access to all future card packs.
- For 2-4 teams.
- Works on iPhone and iPad.
- Based on the popular board game

## Key features

- Team-based word guessing
- Timed rounds
- In-app purchases for card packs
- Supports 2-4 teams
- Works on iPhone and iPad

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Original Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sports Fans Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome 80's Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Junior Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Girls Night In Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Reverse Charades?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining party game
- 👥 Great for family gatherings and groups
- 🎭 Encourages creativity and physical activity
- 💰 Affordable expansion packs
- ⚙️ Customizable game settings (timing, turns, skips)
- 🧠 Easy to use interface
- 🎮 Addictive and replayable gameplay
- 📱 Well-designed app functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cards repeat excessively within games
- 🐛 Same words appear for all teams
- 💔 Lost in-app purchases after updates
- 😤 Removed customization controls in version 3.0
- 🚫 No way to contact developer support
- ⚠️ App crashes frequently
- 📉 Limited free card selection
- 🎯 Some word packs contain unplayable items
- 📺 TV display only shows score, not clues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cards repeat in same order each round
- Same words shown to all teams simultaneously
- In-app purchases not restoring after updates
- Unable to change number of teams
- App crashes after excessive skipping
- iOS compatibility issues with newer versions
- Dead support email links
- Game crashes during gameplay
- TV HDMI output only displays score

**Most requested features**

- More word cards to reduce repetition
- Ability to remove unwanted cards
- Tilt controls instead of next/pass buttons
- Restore in-app purchase functionality
- Undo button for passes or fouls
- Regular updates with new card packs
- Better iOS compatibility
- Accessible developer support contact

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cards repeating

*2021-07-11, version 3.0*

I was supposed to get 220 cards but after approximately 120 they started repeating and there are no new ones.

### 1/5 — Version 3.0 Much worse

*2020-01-19*

Thanks a lot. With version 3.0 you took this from a relatively fun app that my family enjoyed to a game that is more frustration than it is worth. Why get rid of the controls for length of turn, number of turns, skips, etc.? Makes no sense. Some of the new word packs are horrible - nobody could act these out in the 60 seconds allotted. Come on, this is not rocket science after all. Try to look beyond making a quick buck.

### 5/5 — Back to great.

*2019-12-25*

Has been updated to fix problems and is back to a great party game!

**Developer response:** This has been fixed in our 3.0 release.

### 1/5 — Buggy! Doesn’t keep track of scores on 2 teams. Also, repeats words constantly.

*2019-06-29, version 2.0.3*

This app used to be amazing. Since the updates, it’s totally broken.

### 1/5 — Repeats words constantly

*2018-08-09*

I love the card game version of this game. When I found this app I did not hesitate to purchase it and the extra card packs. 
Unfortunately, the software that picks the random new words is very lacking. We played a 10 round game and EVERY turn had 4-5 words constantly being repeated, whether you passed or got it right. The words kept coming up in the first set of 10 or so words. Made this game unplayable and a complete waste of money. I even “tested” the game afterwards and had the issue continue to happen.
Don’t purchase until/if they ever fix this horrid flaw.

**Developer response:** This has been fixed in our 3.0 release.

### 5/5 — Fixed. Great Game

*2017-12-30*

After they latest update, everything is fixed and this is one of the most played party games at any of our functions. Super fun and easy to whip out.

### 4/5 — Used to be great, then not, now great again

*2017-12-29, version 2.0.2*

Terrible experience. It repeats the same words when in 2, 3 or 4 player mode. This means that unless each team leaves the room when you’re playing then there is no point. Such a shame I loved this app.

UPDATE: Now works how it used to. Great again!

### 2/5 — sir

*2017-12-27, version 2.0.1*

This game was so much fun, since the upgrade it is not worth playing.  Bring back the old app!

### 1/5 — Purchases are gone

*2017-12-23, version 2.0.1*

I purchased the full game a while ago but after the latest iOS and app update they are all gone. I can’t get my purchase restored.

### 1/5 — Completely broken

*2017-12-22*

We hadn't played in a while, but when we tried recently, found the app has been completely crippled since then. Very frustrating. Biggest problem is it keeps showing the same words, both between teams, and between rounds. It had in-app purchases, but those are gone, so purchases are now lost.  Don't waste your money on this game.

**Developer response:** This has been fixed in our 3.0 release.

## Frequently asked questions about Reverse Charades

### What is Reverse Charades?

Reverse Charades is a game where one person acts out words for their team to guess within a 60-second round. It's a fast-paced and fun twist on traditional charades, designed for group play.

### How do I get more words to play with?

You can try a starter pack for free. Additional card packs can be unlocked through in-app purchases. The 'Premium Upgrade' offers access to all current and future card packs.

### How many people can play?

The game is designed for 2 to 4 teams. This allows for flexible group sizes, making it suitable for various gatherings.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app works on both iPhone and iPad devices. You can enjoy the game on your preferred Apple mobile device.

### What makes this different from regular charades?

In regular charades, one person guesses words acted out by a team. In this version, one person acts out words for their entire team to guess, creating a faster and more chaotic, fun experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-12-02

All new design, and even more word packs to enjoy!

### 2.0.3 — 2018-01-03

Fixed Splash Screen Issue.

### 2.0.2 — 2017-12-29

Fixes the bugs and performance issues.

### 2.0.1 — 2017-11-08

Added Splash Screen.

### 2.0.0 — 2017-10-31

Upgraded the app to work with iOS 11.  
For the time being, there will be no in-app purchases, all cards are active at this time.

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