# The Hat vs SpeakSpin

The Hat and SpeakSpin both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SpeakSpin's written reviews are positive against 57% of The Hat's. The Hat's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Hat sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and SpeakSpin sells 5 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 — 4.9 for The Hat against 5.0 for SpeakSpin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of The Hat's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpeakSpin's.

The Hat ships an update every 2 months, SpeakSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Hat | SpeakSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hat-board-game/id1508761825/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakspin/id6756751680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Shoshiashvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/990337061) | [Adam Ludemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862615371) |

## What reviewers say

### The Hat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hat-board-game/id1508761825)

This party game challenges players to explain words to their teammates within a time limit. With numerous word categories and team models, it's designed for groups of three or more to enjoy anywhere, promising fun and positive emotions.

**Highlights:** Word explanation and guessing gameplay, Over 10,000 words, 26 word categories, 20 team models, Playable anywhere, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Words pack: Sex and City | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words pack: Thrones' games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Г. Поттер | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| WoW | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Набор слов: Ведьмак | $0.99 | one-time |
| Набор слов: Кальмар | $0.99 | one-time |
| Набор слов: Уэнсдэй | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words pack: Middle-earth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words pack: Galaxy Wars | $0.99 | one-time |


### SpeakSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakspin/id6756751680)

This party game challenges players to speak words and phrases played in reverse. Compete with friends to see who can accurately repeat the reversed audio, with scoring based on your attempt. It's designed for quick setup and chaotic fun at gatherings.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer party gameplay, Global high scores, Share challenges via text, Sandbox mode, Adjustable recording lengths, Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founders Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Hat free?

The Hat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpeakSpin free?

SpeakSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Hat or SpeakSpin?

SpeakSpin is rated higher. The Hat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SpeakSpin averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Hat or SpeakSpin have ads?

Neither The Hat nor SpeakSpin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Hat or SpeakSpin?

The Hat ships an update every 2 months, and SpeakSpin monthly. Most recently, The Hat was updated on October 27, 2026 and SpeakSpin 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.*