FiveWords vs Charades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FiveWords
A fast-paced party game where teams race against the clock to guess words. With thousands of words and support for up to four teams, it offers endless replayability for group fun.
- Guess words against the clock
- Play with up to 4 teams
- Over 3500 unique words
- Suggest new words
- Fast-paced party gameplay
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FiveWords is a fun party game. Your teammates need to guess the words on the card under 30 seconds. The first team with the points needed to win, has won! Features: - More than 3500 words, creating unique cards every round - Possible to play up to 4 teams - Ability to suggest new words! Suggestions, problems, need some help or questions? Feel free to send a mail to info@fivewords.nl
Charades
This party game offers fast-paced word guessing challenges for solo play or team showdowns. Customize game settings like timers and points for endless fun. Enjoy a variety of word categories for family-friendly entertainment.
- Solo and team game modes
- Customizable timers, points, and lives
- 10 free word categories
- Mixable word packs
- Ad-free experience
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Explosive Seconds is the must‑have charades game for every gathering. Choose between a fierce solo race or a heart‑pounding team showdown—each mode offers fast‑paced, word‑guessing fun that keeps everyone on their toes. In Free‑For‑All, you start with 60 seconds and form a random describer–guesser duo each turn. The quicker you guess, the more stars you earn. Rack up stars for speedy guesses (up to 3 per word) and bonus stars for leftover time (1 per 10 seconds). Be the first to hit 100 stars to claim victory! In Team Mode, each team begins with 60 seconds on the clock. One player describes while teammates race to guess. Every correct guess freezes your timer and passes the phone to the next team. If your clock hits zero, your team loses a life. The last team standing wins! With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game—solo or team! Packed with Features: - Ad-free: No ads, no distractions. Just uninterrupted fun with family and friends. - 10 Free categories: Access all 10 word categories for free, including Brands, Sports and Animals. - Fully Customizable: Adjust timers, points, and lives to suit every group and every occasion. - Mix Word Packs: Combine categories like History and Sports for endless variety and fresh gameplay. Why Choose This Charades Game Explosive Seconds? - Family-Friendly Fun: Suitable for all ages and occasions. - No Interruptions: Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience, whether free or premium. - Endless Creativity: Dive into a variety of word packs. With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game, solo or team! Privacy: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FiveWords at 5.0 against Charades's 4.0. Charades's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. FiveWords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Charades sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FiveWords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charades has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiveWords | Charades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tom Miedema | SmartID Technologies b.v. |
Customer experience
FiveWords
Charades
In-app purchases
FiveWords
- Remove ads$1.99
Charades
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- 48 Hour Access$2.99
- Lifetime Access$9.99
- Lifetime Access$17.99
