Comparison

Boomit vs Host Royale

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

Head to head
About

Boomit

This app offers a variety of group party games for friends, featuring pass-the-phone mechanics, 'Most Likely' questions, and timed challenges. With over 4,000 prompts and customizable themes, it's designed for quick, engaging rounds that keep everyone involved.

Highlights
  • Pass-the-phone gameplay
  • 'Most Likely' questions
  • Timed bomb mechanic
  • Multiple game modes
  • 4,000+ prompts and challenges
  • Customizable game settings
  • Designed for 6+ players
Features
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Someone always gets exposed. Someone always loses. The only question is who will be holding the phone when the bomb goes off. Boomit Party combines pass-the-phone gameplay, Most Likely questions, party challenges, and a ticking bomb mechanic to create a different experience every round —for any group, anywhere, any night. No cards. No setup. One phone. Let's go. GAME MODES Pass It On: The phone moves around the group. Read the prompt, answer fast, and keep passing. Whoever holds it when the bomb explodes loses the round. Simple. Tense. Impossible to put down. Be Exposed: Everyone votes anonymously on a question. The person with the most votes gets revealed. Find out what your friends really think — whether you're ready for it or not. Team Rush: Split into teams and race through challenges, categories, and rapid-fire rounds. The bomb is still ticking. Work fast or lose together. MOST LIKELY QUESTIONS Who is most likely to ghost someone and pretend nothing happened? Cry at a commercial? Start a rumor by accident? Most Likely is one of Boomit's most-played formats. The group votes, the result gets revealed, and someone always has something to say about it. WHAT MAKES EVERY ROUND DIFFERENT 4,000+ prompts and challenges — lighthearted, funny, bold, unexpected, and everything in between. Themes for every vibe — icebreakers, casual hangouts, chaotic party nights, travel sessions, and more. Fully customizable — set the timer, player count, and theme so the game fits your group, not the other way around. Built for 6+ players — house parties, college nights, road trips, birthday parties, game nights, and any moment someone asks "what should we do?" THE BOMB CHANGES EVERYTHING Most party games let you think. Boomit doesn't. The ticking bomb keeps every round moving — no long debates, no slow turns, no dead moments. Just pressure, laughs, and someone holding the phone at the wrong time. Whether you're breaking the ice with new people or playing with your closest friends, the bomb makes sure everyone stays in the game from the first round to the last. PERFECT FOR A party game for friends at a house party A no-card game for game night A Most Likely questions app for groups An icebreaker game for new people A travel-friendly group game for road trips and vacations A fun party game for college students, roommates, and friend groups A quick party game for 6 or more players HOW TO PLAY Choose a game mode. Set your timer and player count. Read the prompt out loud. Answer, vote, guess, or pass the phone. Whoever holds it when the bomb goes off loses the round. Every round plays differently. Every night becomes a story. Download Boomit Party and find out who gets exposed first. Privacy Policy: https://www.boomitparty.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.boomitparty.com/legal/terms

About

Host Royale

Connect up to 12 players on their own devices to enjoy a wide variety of party games, including trivia, dares, and voting. This app provides a platform for friends to join and play together seamlessly, offering a fresh experience with weekly content updates.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 12 players
  • Over 100 minigames
  • Trivia and dares
  • Weekly content updates
  • Easy to join via web
  • Digital-exclusive games
Features
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Host Royale is the ultimate party game, allowing 12 people to connect and play from their own phones at DrinkRoyale.com. Enjoy a collection of over 100 minigames, dares, trivia, voting, and more. Host Royale's content is carefully curated and updated weekly to keep every game feeling fresh. Use this launcher app to create unlimited lobbies, and have friends join for free on the web at DrinkRoyale.com using a room code or scan a QR code. Dive into a mix of familiar classics and exciting new games, only possible through a digital platform. The rules are simple and explained on each turn, allowing new players to jump right into the action with ease. This app contains a subscription : - You must subscribe to get access to content - Links to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found below https://honeyroastedgames.net/terms%20of%20service%206_4_24.pdf https://honeyroastedgames.net/privacy%208_20_24.pdf

Screenshots

Boomit4 screens
Host Royale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boomit at free with in-app purchases against Host Royale's subscription. Boomit also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 4) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Host Royale's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Boomit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Host Royale sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Host Royale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boomit has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Boomit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Host Royale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boomit ships an update every 5 weeks, Host Royale daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Boomit versus Host Royale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoomitHost Royale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSmartID Technologies b.v.Honey Roasted Games, LLC

Customer experience

Boomit

All ratings1,644 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.1%

Host Royale

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boomit

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Can't rejoin games

Requested features

2 requests
  • More rounds as we've completed it
  • Different decks to avoid repetition

Host Royale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Boomit

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time10
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Flirty Theme$3.99
  • Crazy Theme$3.99
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  • Sexy Theme$3.99
  • Edgy Theme$3.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Deal - Premium$7.99
  • High Tip$7.99
  • Deal - Premium$8.99
  • Deal - Premium$9.99
1 purchases

Host Royale

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Boomit free?
Boomit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Host Royale free?
Host Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boomit or Host Royale?
Host Royale is rated higher. Boomit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Host Royale averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Boomit or Host Royale have ads?
Neither Boomit nor Host Royale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boomit or Host Royale?
Boomit ships an update every 5 weeks, and Host Royale daily. Most recently, Boomit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Host Royale on October 30, 2026.

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