Comparison

Alias vs Consonance

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

Head to head
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

About

Consonance

Unscramble jumbled letters to find hidden words while avoiding decoy letters. Engage in daily challenges to maintain your win streak or practice endlessly to hone your skills and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Unscramble letters to find words
  • Avoid decoy letters
  • Daily challenges
  • Practice mode
  • Unlock achievements
  • Hints and help
Features
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Strengthen your unscrambling skills and find words while avoiding cunning decoy letters! Conquer daily challenges of wordplay and keep your win streak alive, or sharpen your wordsmith skills by playing practice mode and unlocking achievements. Challenge your mind and delight your senses. Unscramble the jumbled letters to reveal hidden words, and experience the satisfaction of bringing order out of chaos. - Daily Challenges: Test your skills with new and exciting puzzles every day. Can you achieve perfect harmony and keep your streak alive? - Practice Mode: Hone your abilities with unlimited puzzles. Perfect for a quick brain workout anytime, anywhere. -Hints and Help: Stuck on a tricky word? Use hints to get back on track and keep the harmony flowing. - Achievements: Earn and unlock achievements as you progress, keeping you motivated and engaged. Join a community of word enthusiasts and find your balance with Consonance. Whether you're a casual player looking for a relaxing pastime or a word game aficionado seeking your next challenge, Consonance offers endless fun and fulfillment. Download now and start unscrambling your way to harmony!

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
Consonance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Consonance at 100% against Alias's 43%. Consonance also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Alias sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Consonance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Consonance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Alias's written reviews are positive against 100% of Consonance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update every 10 days, Consonance every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alias versus Consonance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliasConsonance
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCherryPie StudioPhilip Cowles

Customer experience

Alias

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%

Consonance

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

Consonance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Consonance free?
Consonance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alias or Consonance?
Consonance is rated higher. Alias averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Consonance averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Alias or Consonance have ads?
Both Alias and Consonance show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alias or Consonance?
Alias ships an update every 10 days, and Consonance every 3 days. Most recently, Alias was updated on October 23, 2026 and Consonance on October 7, 2026.

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