# Telling Lies vs Overwords

The clearest difference is rating: Overwords at 4.7 against Telling Lies's 3.9. Overwords also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Telling Lies's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 9). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Telling Lies costs $6.99 and Overwords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Overwords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telling Lies has 106 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Telling Lies's written reviews are positive against 83% of Overwords's.

Telling Lies ships an update every 3 days, Overwords daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telling Lies | Overwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telling-lies/id1261458837/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #183 |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Telling Lies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telling-lies/id1261458837)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Explore a database of secretly recorded video conversations to uncover the truth behind four interconnected lives. This investigative thriller game uses non-linear storytelling where you piece together a shocking incident by searching for keywords and watching clips.

**Highlights:** Non-linear storytelling, Secretly recorded video conversations, Searchable video database, Investigative thriller gameplay, Player-driven narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Excellent acting and cast performances
- 📖 Engaging and intriguing narrative
- 🎨 High-quality production and cinematography
- 💡 Innovative interactive storytelling format
- 🔍 Rewarding mystery-solving gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏪ Tedious and slow video rewinding mechanic
- 🔇 One-sided conversations create confusion
- 😴 Long silent pauses and staring scenes
- 🎯 Unclear objectives and lack of guidance
- 📍 Videos start mid-conversation requiring rewind

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- No sound on iPhone speakers (Bluetooth audio works)
- Bluetooth audio compatibility issues
- Subtitle/text sync problems during video playback
- Slow and laggy video scrubbing controls

**Requested features**

- Side-by-side video playback for conversation pairs
- Quick jump to video beginning button
- 30-second skip/fast-forward functionality
- Note-taking system for tracking clues
- Progress indicator showing story completion


### Overwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A minimalist word-puzzle game where you stack words to expand the board. Overlapping letters fuse into new words, requiring careful planning for a calm, distraction-free experience. Enjoy pure gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Distraction-free gameplay, Word stacking mechanics, Board expansion, Relaxing audio, 30 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telling Lies free?

Telling Lies costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overwords free?

Overwords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Telling Lies or Overwords?

Overwords is rated higher. Telling Lies averages 3.9 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Overwords averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Telling Lies or Overwords have ads?

Neither Telling Lies nor Overwords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Telling Lies or Overwords?

Telling Lies ships an update every 3 days, and Overwords daily. Most recently, Telling Lies was updated on October 29, 2026 and Overwords on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Telling Lies or Overwords?

Telling Lies currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Overwords at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*