# 7 Second Challenge vs Alias

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Second Challenge at 4.7 against Alias's 3.0. 7 Second Challenge also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 4) and review sentiment (61% vs 43%). 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.

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.

7 Second Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 43% of Alias's.

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, Alias every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Second Challenge | Alias |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-party-group-game/id1434309264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) | [CherryPie Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236435980) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Second Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mode | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🤝 Helps create bonds between friends
- 🎉 Hilarious and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repeating questions even with Pro version
- 📺 Too many ads even after purchasing Pro
- 🤔 Confusion around custom challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not working properly
- Unable to see written responses

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom challenges only
- More diverse and unique challenges


### Alias

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-party-group-game/id1434309264)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Alias Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Alias Premium Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Alias Premium Weekly | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| Alias Premium Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Premium monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Alias Premium Annual | $50.00 | per year |
| Alias Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 3.0 from 4 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 October 29, 2026 and Alias on October 29, 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.*