# Multiplayer Board Games vs Message Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Message Games at 100% against Multiplayer Board Games's 49%. Message Games also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Multiplayer Board Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2K vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multiplayer Board Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Message Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Message Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplayer Board Games has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Multiplayer Board Games's written reviews are positive against 100% of Message Games's.

Multiplayer Board Games ships an update every 6 days, Message Games every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multiplayer Board Games | Message Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) | [Bradley Knispel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790284015) |

## What reviewers say

### Multiplayer Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867)

Enjoy a variety of classic board games online with friends. Experience the fun of a board game cafe from anywhere, anytime. A growing library of popular titles ensures endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Play live games with friends, Board game cafe experience, Library of classic games, Chess, Word Tiles, Hangman, Draw

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun games to play
- 👥 Great for playing with friends and family
- 💰 Completely free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Aggressive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome UI changes
- 🔒 Inability to delete/end games
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Losing user accounts and progress
- Inability to sign back in after being logged out
- Slow loading and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more game options
- Allow playing with random opponents
- Implement voice chat functionality
- Improve dice/game randomization


### Message Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013)

Transform your iMessage chats into interactive game sessions. Challenge friends to a variety of multiplayer games playable directly within your conversations. Enjoy free games or customize experiences with premium options.

**Highlights:** Play games inside iMessage, Collection of multiplayer games, Customize games with themes, Unlock premium modes and features, Ad-free experience with subscription

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Message Games Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Flip Cup Tiki Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS - Medieval Battle | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Real Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guns N' Bullets Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Match Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shot Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chess Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multiplayer Board Games free?

Multiplayer Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Message Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multiplayer Board Games or Message Games?

Message Games is rated higher. Multiplayer Board Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Message Games averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Multiplayer Board Games or Message Games have ads?

Message Games shows ads; Multiplayer Board Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Multiplayer Board Games or Message Games?

Multiplayer Board Games ships an update every 6 days, and Message Games every 8 days. Most recently, Multiplayer Board Games was updated on October 15, 2026 and Message Games on October 15, 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.*