Comparison

List 'Em vs Scattergories

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

List 'Em

A fast-paced group guessing game that tests general knowledge and vocabulary under pressure. Players name items related to a randomly selected category within a time limit. Offers multiple game modes and an option to upgrade for more categories.

Highlights
  • Group guessing trivia
  • Multiple game modes
  • Randomly generated lists
  • Play for 2-4 players/teams
  • Kids mode available
  • Unlock more categories with premium
Features
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List 'Em is the fast paced name game quiz for 2 to 4 players or teams. List 'Em will test your general knowledge, vocabulary and ability to perform under pressure. It’s the fun group guessing game that is perfect for travel, parties and games night. Get the ultimate party game for groups! HOW TO PLAY - A category is randomly selected and a list of 10 items is generated. On your turn, name as many examples related to the category as you can within the time limit. Only answers on the list will count! - The listed answers are randomly generated from all the possible answers within a category. The answers will change every game to keep you guessing. ENJOY NUMEROUS GAME MODES Play various game modes including Predictor, Double Up and Party. Now with the option to pick or switch lists. Kids mode is also available which will select easier categories with simplified lists. It’s fun for all ages. THE FUN LIST QUIZ Enjoy a wide array of categories that will truly test the general knowledge of the players. You’ll be surprised of the versatility. Go Premium to unlock 375 categories. List 'Em will will test even the broadest knowledge and will keep you entertained for hours! SIMPLE, YET FUN Intuitive UI & unique fast-paced gameplay makes this an enjoyable quiz game. Play fast, test your knowledge and enjoy beautiful graphics. CAN YOU SHOW GREAT KNOWLEDGE UNDER PRESSURE? Other players are looking and awaiting your fast reaction. You probably know the answer to many questions, but can you answer fast and under pressure? It will be tricky, but that is what makes List Em’ addictive and enjoyable. We promise you will have fun with this group quiz game! Features: - 5 Game Modes; - Option to pick or switch lists; - Randomly Generated Lists; - Gameplay for 2 to 4 players or teams; - Upgrade to premium for an extensive range of categories. List 'Em brings the essence of a board game to your iPhone or iPad with gameplay for all ages. Download the most entertaining group trivia selection quiz game for free! Get List Em’ now!

About

Scattergories

This is a modern, fast-paced word game that reinvents the classic 'Petit Bac' experience. It offers over 120 categories, random letter generation, and both online multiplayer and solo AI modes for quick, fun gameplay.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Solo play against AI
  • Over 120 categories and themes
  • Random letter generator
  • Daily challenges
  • AI answer validation
Features
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JABAM - Le Petit Bac online, multiplayer and free. Are you looking for a modern, fast and funny Petit Bac game? Do you want an idea for "animal in N", "fruit in I", "object in O", "sport in L", "country in D" or an original Petit Bac category? JABAM is made for you. JABAM reinvents the Petit Bac game with more than 120 categories and themes, randomly drawn letters, an online multiplayer mode, a single player mode against AI and daily challenges. STOP AT THE SMALL CLASSIC BAC No more lost sheets, repeated categories and endless debates. With JABAM, you can play Petit Bac online, create a game, invite your friends, choose your themes and find the word that no one has found. THE PRINCIPLE A letter. A limited time. Categories to fill in. Animal, Fruit, City, First Name, Brand, Sport, Country, Food, Object, Color, Profession... but also funnier and original themes: manga characters, French expressions, world dishes, luxury brands, video games, celebrities, movies, series and much more. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Small Multiplayer Online Bac Create a game, share the code and face your friends in real time. • Solo against AI Train, test your ideas and progress without waiting for other players. 120+ CATEGORIES AND THEMES Need a funny Little Bac category? Of an original Petit Bac theme? An idea for a quick game? JABAM offers more than 120 categories and themes to vary each part: Animal, Fruit, Food, City, Country, Profession, Object, Sport, Color, Brand, First name, Character, Manga, Movie, Series, Music, Dish, Expression, Luxury, Video games and much more. RANDOM LETTER AND LETTER GENERATOR No need to look for a Petit Bac wheel or a Petit Bac letter generator. JABAM draws the letter automatically for each round. You can play with a random letter, take on the challenge of the day or launch a personalized game with your friends. AI HELPS YOU VALIDATE THE ANSWERS No more endless protests. JABAM's artificial intelligence helps to check the answers, spelling and consistency with the category. The goal remains simple: to find a valid, smart and original word. A GAME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY JABAM is perfect for playing with friends, family, in the evening, in class, during breaks or remotely. The games are short, fast and easy to throw. In a few seconds, you can create a game of Petit Bac online and invite your loved ones. WHY CHOOSE JABAM? • Online Petit Bac game • Real-time multiplayer mode • Solo mode against AI • Challenge of the day • Random letter • More than 120 categories and themes • Customizable categories • Quick games of 2 to 5 minutes • Ideal for finding word ideas • Free and easy to use JABAM - The online Petit Bac that we no longer let go. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EUCL): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://jabam.fr/legal/privacy

Screenshots

List 'Em4 screens
Scattergories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: List 'Em at 2.9 against Scattergories's 1.0. List 'Em also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Scattergories's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. List 'Em sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scattergories sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

List 'Em holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List 'Em has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List 'Em ships an update every 4 months, Scattergories weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
List 'Em versus Scattergories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList 'EmScattergories
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlen FerrisBah Loic Emmanuel

Customer experience

List 'Em

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

Scattergories

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

List 'Em

One-time3
  • List Pack 1$0.99
  • Expansion Pack$0.99
  • List 'Em Premium$1.99
4 purchases

Scattergories

Subscriptions3
  • JABAM+$2.991 Month
  • JABAM+ Max$8.991 Month
  • JABAM+ Annuel$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Party pass$1.99

Questions

Is List 'Em free?
List 'Em is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scattergories free?
Scattergories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, List 'Em or Scattergories?
List 'Em is rated higher. List 'Em averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Scattergories averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do List 'Em or Scattergories have ads?
Scattergories shows ads; List 'Em does not.
Which is updated more often, List 'Em or Scattergories?
List 'Em ships an update every 4 months, and Scattergories weekly. Most recently, List 'Em was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scattergories on October 31, 2026.

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