# Drinking Game vs Cheers

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Drinking Game | Cheers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinking-game-drinking-mate/id1196741991/reviews)** | [4.9 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheers-party-games/id1222923708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 90.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Gjeruldsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064174644) | [Peter Skarheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/592417102) |

## What reviewers say

### Drinking Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinking-game-drinking-mate/id1196741991)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinking Mate Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Cheers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheers-party-games/id1222923708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheers Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cheers Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Cheers Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Online friend support
- More free game options
- This or that game mode


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