# What if..? vs Barbar Alias

The clearest difference is ads: Barbar Alias at none against What if..?'s shown. Barbar Alias also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). What if..?'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What if..? sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Barbar Alias sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

What if..? ships an update monthly, Barbar Alias every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What if..? | Barbar Alias |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-if/id1529267219/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **262** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Bukovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254020502) | [Argam Mehrabyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805472990) |

## What reviewers say

### What if..?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-if/id1529267219)

Engage in a game of hypothetical scenarios with hundreds of thought-provoking questions. Answer yes or no to crazy, funny, confusing, and philosophical prompts, then compare your choices with other users. Share intriguing questions with friends and make up your mind!

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hypothetical questions, Yes/No answer format, Compare answers with other users, Share questions with friends, Crazy, funny, and philosophical themes

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online mode | $1.99 | per month |
| General | $1.99 | one-time |
| Philosophical | $1.99 | one-time |
| Funny | $1.99 | one-time |
| For Adults | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting game
- 👍 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Engaging questions
- 👍 No ads or bugs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated questions
- 🐛 Some questions are confusing or don't make sense
- 💰 Paid content required for full experience

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More diverse and original questions
- Ability to create custom questions
- Difficulty levels or categories


### Barbar Alias

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbar-alias/id6805472988)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barbar Alias Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Barbar Alias Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What if..? free?

What if..? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barbar Alias free?

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

### Do What if..? or Barbar Alias have ads?

What if..? shows ads; Barbar Alias does not.

### Which is updated more often, What if..? or Barbar Alias?

What if..? ships an update monthly, and Barbar Alias every 2 days. Most recently, What if..? was updated on October 29, 2026 and Barbar Alias on October 29, 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.*
