Comparison

Alias vs StackOverboard

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

Head to head
About

Alias

A team-based word guessing game where players describe words using synonyms, opposites, or clues to help their teammates guess them before time runs out. Teams advance on a board based on correct guesses, with the first to reach the finish line winning.

Highlights
  • Team-based word guessing
  • Timed rounds
  • Board game progression
  • Synonym and clue-based explanations
  • Scoring and winner determination
  • Automatic new card generation
Features
Currently charting
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ALIAS is a word game that you play in teams. In ALIAS you have to say things in “other words”. The idea is to explain words using synonyms, opposites or clues so that your team mates guess as many words from the card as possible before the sand in the sand timer runs out. The team moves forward on the board the same amount as words guessed. The team to reach the ‘Finish’ first is the winner. Game Rules Alias is a team game. It's needed to guess as many words as you can in defined time frame. Split into 2 groups of equal numbers. The player takes the device in which the pre-activated "Alias" app is started, and tries to explain a group of words from the card. Game rules: • Translations or words with the same roots are not allowed. • If team members guess the root of the words, it can be used to explain in another way • The words are predicted only if the spelling exactly matches to the word written in the card • The words can be explained without maintaining the sequence. • Even if the word is predicted by opponent group, it can be accepted as a correct answer If the word is predicted, player should tap on it (+1 point). If the word was not violated any rule or explain predicted, it should be unselected. If user by mistake clicked on the word which is not predicted, it can be pressed once again and the word will be again unselected. During the game, if there is an appeal, it can be edited with pressing on the score button in the scoring page. If the participants guess all the words on the card, keeping the rules of the game, and there is still residual time, new card will be automatically generated and user can continue explain the new words using the remaining time. If for some reason there is at least one word left (failed to explain) in the card, then the user can press the "back" button and pass the device to the other team's players. The sum of the scores for all rounds will be automatically calculated in scoring page. The winner is the group which first collects the required points (configured in settings). Estimate the time spent with friends and have a good time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StackOverboard

This is a team-based word guessing game that offers a fresh take on the classic Alias format. It features customizable settings, multiple card types, and a variety of categories for engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Two card types: Agile and Choice
  • Multi-language support
  • Diverse categories (Vocabulary, World, Football, Movies)
  • Customizable game settings
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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StackOverboard is the new ultimate Alias Trivia Game! Explore a new and exciting way to play the classic Alias team game. New features for the Best Alias Game! ⊕ 2 types of cards: Agile + Choice! ⊕ Multi-Language Support: English + Armenian! ⊕ Awesome Categories: Vocabulary, World, Football, Movies, Celebrities... ⊕ Customize Settings: Rounds, Seconds, Competition Name, Allow Skip + Only Choice Cards Features! Are you ready for the challenge? ⊕ Download the StackOverboard: Alias Game! ⊕ Choose the language for your game. ⊕ Select & Mix the categories you want to play with. ⊕ Create your teams. ⊕ Custom game settings. Adjust the rounds, seconds, options... ⊕ Enjoy the best alias game experience with our user-friendly interface. Whether you're a wordsmith or a casual player, StackOverboard, the best ultimate Alias Game, guarantees hours of entertainment and friendly competition! Download now and embark on an exhilarating word adventure with Stackoverboard - Alias Trivia Game. Sharpen your communication skills, expand your vocabulary, and have a blast with friends and family. Let the word games begin! Supported languages: English, Armenian

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
StackOverboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackOverboard at none against Alias's 9. StackOverboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Alias's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 2) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Alias sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. StackOverboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StackOverboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alias has 251 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update weekly, StackOverboard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Alias versus StackOverboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliasStackOverboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (251 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings251 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVIT PETROSYANTigran Muradyan

Customer experience

Alias

All ratings251 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StackOverboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Alias

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$1.991 Year
One-time8
  • Football Word Pack$1.99
  • Sports Word Pack$1.99
  • Movies & Actors Word Pack$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Medical Word Pack$1.99
  • Geography Word Pack$1.99
  • Celebrities Word Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • All Packs Bundle$5.99
None

StackOverboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackOverboard free?
StackOverboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alias or StackOverboard?
StackOverboard is rated higher. Alias averages 4.8 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while StackOverboard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Alias or StackOverboard have ads?
Neither Alias nor StackOverboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alias or StackOverboard?
Alias ships an update weekly, and StackOverboard every 5 days. Most recently, Alias was updated on October 15, 2026 and StackOverboard on October 5, 2026.

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