# Alias vs Spy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alias at none against Spy's 1. Alias also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked). Spy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alias asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alias against 4.7 for Spy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 404 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Alias's written reviews are positive against 90% of Spy's.

Alias ships an update every 2 months, Spy every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alias | Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-party-game/id1163843973/reviews) | **[4.7 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-spyfall-imposter-game/id1566706783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 185 | **404** |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Lakhmanets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163843972) | [Pavel Shnyakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884351445) |

## What reviewers say

### Alias

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-party-game/id1163843973)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced team word guessing game where players explain words to their teammates before time runs out. Choose from various word packs and difficulty levels for a fun party experience.

**Highlights:** Team-based word explanation, Word guessing challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Themed word packs, Timed rounds, Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family and friends
- 💡 Expands vocabulary and horizons
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 📱 Convenient app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Can cause arguments
- 🐛 Occasional bugs/glitches
- 🇷🇺 Russian language issues
- ❓ Unclear scoring/results
- ⚠️ Repetitive words sometimes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect scoring/results
- Language selection not working (choosing Ukrainian gets English)
- Game not full screen on some devices
- Words are incorrect translations from Russian to Ukrainian
- Russian ads appearing

**Requested features**

- Add French language
- Add Polish language
- Add Georgian language
- More word categories (medicine, business, sex)
- Ability to choose multiple categories


### Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-spyfall-imposter-game/id1566706783)

This app offers a fun and engaging social deduction game for groups of three or more. Players use intuition, bluffing, and questioning to identify a hidden spy or for the spy to uncover the secret location. It supports both local and online play with customizable game settings.

**Highlights:** Social deduction gameplay, Spy and civilian roles, Local and online multiplayer, Customizable game settings, Create custom game content, Timer for rounds and moves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alias free?

Alias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spy free?

Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alias or Spy?

Spy is rated higher. Alias averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Spy averages 4.7 from 404 ratings.

### Do Alias or Spy have ads?

Alias shows ads; Spy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alias or Spy?

Alias ships an update every 2 months, and Spy every 3 days. Most recently, Alias was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spy on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*