# 7 Second Challenge vs Guessing Game for SharePlay

The clearest difference is ads: Guessing Game for SharePlay at none against 7 Second Challenge's shown. Guessing Game for SharePlay also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). 7 Second Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 27%) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 427). On price, rating, 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 Guessing Game for SharePlay sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 7 Second Challenge against 4.6 for Guessing Game for SharePlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 427, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 27% of Guessing Game for SharePlay's.

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, Guessing Game for SharePlay every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Second Challenge | Guessing Game for SharePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897/reviews)** | [4.6 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessing-game-for-shareplay/id1573083328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 427 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) | [Cromulent Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/769433054) |

## 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


### Guessing Game for SharePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessing-game-for-shareplay/id1573083328)

Engage in fun, casual party games with friends and family directly through FaceTime. Compete in two distinct modes: guessing phrases as they reveal letter by letter, or deciphering drawings before time expires. Enjoy seamless gameplay with no accounts or complex setup required.

**Highlights:** SharePlay integration, Guess the Phrase mode, Guess the Drawing mode, Voice-based answering, No account or setup needed, One-time in-app purchases for content packs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| TV Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game for anyone
- 💡 Difficulty can be changed
- 👍 Well thought out implementation
- 👍 SharePlay fun
- 👍 Meme game is enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Always lose color
- 🐛 Not enough time to guess
- 🐛 App always quits
- 🐛 Broken and doesn't work well
- 🐛 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- App always quits
- Game is broken
- Game not responding to input
- Inconsistent scoring in drawing game
- Losing color

**Requested features**

- Fix pricing discrepancy for additional packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Second Challenge free?

7 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guessing Game for SharePlay free?

Guessing Game for SharePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 7 Second Challenge or Guessing Game for SharePlay?

7 Second Challenge is rated higher. 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Guessing Game for SharePlay averages 4.6 from 427 ratings.

### Do 7 Second Challenge or Guessing Game for SharePlay have ads?

7 Second Challenge shows ads; Guessing Game for SharePlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Second Challenge or Guessing Game for SharePlay?

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and Guessing Game for SharePlay every 5 weeks. Most recently, 7 Second Challenge was updated on October 16, 2026 and Guessing Game for SharePlay on October 14, 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.*