Comparison

Word Ache for iMessage vs Roasted

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

Head to head
About

Word Ache for iMessage

A word puzzle game integrated directly into iMessage. Compete against friends to solve grids of increasing difficulty and score points by finishing puzzles faster than your opponent. Strategize hint usage to gain an advantage.

Highlights
  • Integrated into iMessage
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Progressive grid difficulty
  • Hint system
  • Score-based wins
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Word Ache is like WordBrain but with one awesome twist... The game is built into iMessage! Play with any of your friends, chat with them, and do your best to win! You want to solve the puzzle faster than your opponent. If you do, you get a point. First person to 7 points wins! What's your strategy? Grids start at 2x2, then go to 3x3 and 4x4 with incremental difficulties in the puzzle. Do you save your hints for more difficult rounds or use them early to get quick points? Good luck!!!

About

Roasted

This party game sparks laughter and reveals hilarious truths among friends. It offers AI-generated questions, customizable packs, and the ability to play remotely with a simple game code. Perfect for breaking the ice and creating unforgettable game nights.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI-powered questions
  • Play with friends anywhere
  • Mix & match question packs
  • Create custom quizzes
  • Emoji reactions
  • Host or join games with codes
Features
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Ready to discover what your friends really think about you? With Exposed 2, the ultimate "Who’s Most Likely" game, you’ll spark laughter, uncover hilarious truths, and keep the party going with endless surprises! Whether it’s game night, a virtual hangout, or breaking the ice, Exposed 2 takes classic party games like Truth or Dare and Spin the Bottle to the next level. Packed with customizable questions and thrilling challenges, you’ll never run out of fun! Features: Unlimited AI-Powered Questions: Say goodbye to repetitive questions! Our advanced AI creates unique, hilarious prompts every round, making each game fresh and unpredictable. Play with Friends Anywhere: Host a game with a simple game code and invite friends to join, whether they’re across the room or across the globe. Mix & Match Question Packs: Customize your experience by mixing question packs for every mood—whether it’s cheeky, laid-back, or spicy. Create Custom Quizzes: Make the game your own by adding personalized questions to challenge your friends even more! Emoji Reactions: Add more fun to the game with emoji reactions to your friends' answers. How to Play: Start a Game: Create or join using a unique game code. Answer Fun Questions: Get ready for “Who’s Most Likely” questions that will surprise and entertain everyone. Reveal the Votes: See what your friends really think, and enjoy the laughs as votes are revealed! Why You’ll Love Roasted: Perfect for any occasion—From wild parties to cozy gatherings, Roasted fits every vibe. Break the ice and get to know your friends better. Simple, intuitive controls—anyone can jump in and start playing! With more questions and modes than classics like Truth or Dare, Exploding Kittens, and Picolo, Roasted guarantees unforgettable game nights with every play. Download now and bring the fun to any party! -------------------------------------------------------------- This app contains a subscription: You can subscribe to a premium account with unlimited access to all our game pack questions, with content updated weekly. The subscription period is 1 week with 3 days free trial or 1 month with 3 days free trial . Link to Terms of use: https://www.yellowpanda.io/termsofuse Link to privacy policy: https://www.yellowpanda.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Word Ache for iMessage4 screens
Roasted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roasted at 100% against Word Ache for iMessage's 0%. Roasted also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Word Ache for iMessage's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Word Ache for iMessage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roasted sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roasted holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Word Ache for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roasted's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Ache for iMessage ships an update every 2 weeks, Roasted every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Word Ache for iMessage versus Roasted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Ache for iMessageRoasted
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppgrammers LLCiMessage Games - Yellow Panda

Customer experience

Word Ache for iMessage

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Roasted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Ache for iMessage

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro!$0.99
9 purchases

Roasted

Subscriptions8
  • Unlimited Access$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$14.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$9.99

Questions

Is Word Ache for iMessage free?
Word Ache for iMessage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roasted free?
Roasted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Ache for iMessage or Roasted?
Roasted is rated higher. Word Ache for iMessage averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Roasted averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Word Ache for iMessage or Roasted have ads?
Neither Word Ache for iMessage nor Roasted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Ache for iMessage or Roasted?
Word Ache for iMessage ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roasted every 4 days. Most recently, Word Ache for iMessage was updated on November 2, 2026 and Roasted on November 4, 2026.

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