Comparison

Drinking Game vs Cheers

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

Head to head
About

Drinking Game

This app offers a fun and engaging way to play drinking games with groups of two or more. Players take turns naming items within a category, with penalties for not meeting the challenge. It aims to keep everyone involved and entertained throughout the game.

Highlights
  • Playable with 2+ players
  • Category naming challenges
  • Engaging for all players
  • Simple turn-based gameplay
  • Pass option with penalty
Features
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Finally a drinking game that includes everyone in the room! Drinking Mate is playable with 2 or more players. After years of playing the same drinking games were half the players lose interest after five minutes, we decided to make a drinking game that includes everyone in a funny and sometimes educational way. How do you play? Each turn you get an amount of times something has to be named. You will need to name everything from 6 Presidents of the United States to 8 TV Series. You start by letting everyone know what's supposed to be named that round. Name one yourself and then it's the player to your right's turn to name one and so on until the amount is reached. If the time runs out before the amount is reached everyone must take a sip. Anyone can say pass, but those who do must take a sip of their drink. After the round is done you pass the phone to the player on your right which will be starting in the next round.

About

Cheers

This app offers a collection of popular and unique party games to enhance gatherings. It simplifies gameplay by managing rules and scoring, allowing users to focus on fun and laughter. Enjoy classics and innovative variations for unforgettable events.

Highlights
  • Curated party games
  • Simplified rule management
  • Integrated scoring
  • Classic game modes
  • Innovative game variations
  • Player name input
Features
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Introducing Cheers, the ultimate party game designed to infuse every gathering with good vibes and non-stop laughter! Whether you’re a fan of classic party games or seeking something new, Cheers is here to transform your next event. We've handpicked the most popular party games and added our own unique twist for endless entertainment. From intimate gatherings to epic bashes, Cheers ensures every moment is unforgettable. Simply input player names, select your favorite game modes, and let Cheers take care of the rest — no more struggling with rules or keeping score manually. Dive right into the fun with beloved classics like Never Have I Ever, Who's Most Likely, Would You Rather, and Truth or Dare, all seamlessly integrated into one app. But that's not all — Cheers takes it a step further by introducing innovative game variations that will surprise and delight you. Get ready for unexpected twists, crazy challenges, and friendly competitions like never before. Cheers is designed to ignite your night, creating an electrifying atmosphere that keeps everyone engaged and entertained. It's the perfect catalyst for forging new friendships, generating uncontrollable laughter, and serving as a guaranteed source of boundless amusement. It’s the Picolo PartyPal you didn’t know you needed — until now. Ready for thrilling fun? Get into games like: • Never Have I Ever: Uncover hilarious secrets and share wild experiences with your friends. • Higher or Lower: Test your intuition as you predict if the next card is higher or lower. • Horserace: Place your bets and cheer on your favorite virtual horse in a race to the finish line. • Who's Most Likely: Discover who among your friends is most likely to do outrageous things. • Give or Take: Dive into a captivating game of chance and discover who among your friends will succumb to their wild side. • Back to Back: Prepare to put the knowledge of your friends to the ultimate test in this challenging and revealing game. • Throwing Game: Expose your friends honest opinions while showcasing your throwing skills. • Dice Game: Experience the heart-pounding thrill of chasing after those elusive sixes. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock. • Roll The Dice: Take turns rolling the dice and embark on a thrilling journey of challenges and rewards. • Spin the Bottle: Ignite the atmosphere as you spin the virtual bottle to determine thrilling dares or surprises. And there’s more to come! Stay tuned for even more exhilarating party games. Why wait? Download Cheers now and make your next gathering the talk of the town! Cheers

Screenshots

Drinking Game2 screens
Cheers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cheers at 16K against Drinking Game's 2.8K. Drinking Game's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Drinking Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cheers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Drinking Game against 4.9 for Cheers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheers has 16K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Drinking Game's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cheers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Cheers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drinking Game versus Cheers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinking GameCheers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2.8K ratings) — better4.9 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better90.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWilliam GjeruldsenPeter Skarheim

Customer experience

Drinking Game

All ratings2,779 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%

Cheers

All ratings15,849 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Drinking Game

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Absolutely great app
  • 👍 Enjoyed this so much better than the norm

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Paid for pro, no additional questions
  • 🐛 Purchased the full version but it doesn't work

Cheers

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Awesome questions
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Brilliant app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Double charge
  • 🚫 Not inclusive
  • 🚫 Racist content
  • 💰 Paywall for most features

Bugs and requests

Drinking Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Cheers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Online friend support
  • More free game options
  • This or that game mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drinking Game

One-time1
  • Drinking Mate Pro$3.99
4 purchases

Cheers

Subscriptions3
  • Cheers Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Cheers Premium$14.991 Month
  • Cheers Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is Drinking Game free?
Drinking Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cheers free?
Cheers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drinking Game or Cheers?
Drinking Game is rated higher. Drinking Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Cheers averages 4.9 from 16K ratings.
Do Drinking Game or Cheers have ads?
Neither Drinking Game nor Cheers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drinking Game or Cheers?
Drinking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cheers weekly. Most recently, Drinking Game was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cheers on October 16, 2026.

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