Comparison

7 Second Challenge vs Alias

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

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About

7 Second Challenge

Engage in a fast-paced party game where you and your friends attempt to complete hilarious challenges within a strict seven-second time limit. Perfect for gatherings, this app offers hundreds of original challenges and allows users to create their own.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of fun challenges
  • Create custom challenges
  • Supports up to 12 players
  • Player score tracking
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Compete against your friends to complete hilarious challenges in just seven seconds! Perfect for parties, date nights, sleepovers, family gatherings and breaking the ice, 7 Second Challenge is a fast-paced group game that is easy to learn and guaranteed to get everyone laughing. Take turns completing randomly selected challenges before the timer runs out. Once the seven seconds are up, the other players decide whether the challenge was completed successfully. Earn points, climb the scoreboard and prove that you can think fast under pressure! Features: - 300+ fun and original challenges - Create and play your own custom challenges - Play with up to 16 players on one device - Keep track of everyone’s scores - Choose the number of rounds Tired of playing Would You Rather, Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever and the same old party games? Gather your friends and put your speed, creativity and quick thinking to the test with 7 Second Challenge. The rules are simple: 1) Add your players. 2) Take turns completing a random challenge. 3) Finish it before the seven-second timer ends. 4) Let the group decide whether you earned the point. 5) Finish with the highest score to win! Inspired by the original 7 Second Challenge concept created by AmazingPhil. What are you waiting for? Gather your friends, start the timer and see who can handle the pressure! This app contains an auto-renewing subscription for $2.99 per week. You can try out the subscription first, with a 3 day free trial. Once subscribed, you can cancel your subscription at any point. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-terms-of-service/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Alias

This party game challenges teams to describe as many words as possible within a time limit. Earn points when your teammates guess correctly, and the first team to reach the target score wins. Enjoy unlimited access to all content with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Timed word explanation rounds
  • Scoring system
  • Unlimited content access
  • Free trial available
Features
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Bring everyone together with Alias — the fast, funny word game made for parties, family nights, road trips, and spontaneous get-togethers. HOW TO PLAY Split into teams. One player explains as many words as possible before the timer runs out — without saying the word, using a translation, spelling it, or revealing the answer with gestures. Every correct guess moves your team closer to victory. WHY GROUPS LOVE ALIAS • Simple rules that anyone can learn in seconds • Fast rounds packed with clever clues and unexpected answers • A wide range of categories for different moods and groups • Extra challenges that make each round feel different • Word decks available without an internet connection MAKE IT YOUR GAME Choose the categories, create your teams, set the round duration and target score, and adjust the rules to match your group. Whether you want a quick warm-up or a full tournament, Alias is ready. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Enjoy Alias in English, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Finnish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese. GO PREMIUM Alias Premium unlocks every Premium category and removes ads, so nothing gets between your group and the next great clue. Alias Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Free trials, when offered, are available to eligible new subscribers; offers may vary by storefront. Terms of Use: https://www.cherrypiestudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cherrypiestudio.com/privacy

Screenshots

7 Second Challenge4 screens
Alias4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Second Challenge at 4.7 against Alias's 3.7. 7 Second Challenge also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (64% vs 44%). Alias's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 7 Second Challenge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Alias sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7 Second Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 44% of Alias's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, Alias every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
7 Second Challenge versus Alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7 Second ChallengeAlias
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDH3 GamesCherryPie Studio

Customer experience

7 Second Challenge

All ratings3,109 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral19.4%
Negative16.7%

Alias

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.2%

Bugs and requests

7 Second Challenge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchase button not working properly
  • Unable to see written responses

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to use custom challenges only
  • More diverse and unique challenges

Alias

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

7 Second Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro Mode$2.99
10 purchases

Alias

Subscriptions9
  • Premium monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Alias Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Alias Premium Monthly$5.001 Month
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  • Alias Premium Weekly$5.007 Days
  • Alias Premium Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Premium monthly subscription$7.991 Month
  • Premium annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium annual subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Alias Premium Annual$50.001 Year
One-time1
  • Alias Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is 7 Second Challenge free?
7 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 7 Second Challenge or Alias?
7 Second Challenge is rated higher. 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Alias averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do 7 Second Challenge or Alias have ads?
Both 7 Second Challenge and Alias show ads.
Which is updated more often, 7 Second Challenge or Alias?
7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and Alias every 10 days. Most recently, 7 Second Challenge was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alias on September 23, 2026.

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