Comparison

30 Seconds vs Micro Minute

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

Head to head
About

30 Seconds

This is a fast-paced party game where teams race against the clock to guess words based on clues. It features multiple teams, various themes including a children's option, and is designed for all ages to bring people closer.

Highlights
  • Create multiple teams
  • Different game themes
  • Special children's theme
  • Clearly designed interface
  • Developed for all ages
  • Brings people closer
Features
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Describe 5 words in 30 seconds. Your team shouts. The timer ticks. Everyone laughs. The fastest, funniest word-guessing party game for families and friends. One phone, zero setup, pure game night. HOW IT WORKS Roll the die, grab the phone and describe as many words as you can in 30 seconds, without saying the word. Your team races across the board. First to the finish line wins! WHY EVERYONE PLAYS IT AGAIN • Learn it in one minute, play it for hours: fun from 8 to 88 • Thousands of words in every language, and they never repeat soon • 100% family-friendly: every single word checked by hand • Pass one phone around the table, or play over FaceTime 5 WAYS TO PLAY • Classic: 5 words, 30 seconds, go! • Taboo: describe the word without the forbidden words while the other team buzzes • Hot Potato: the fuse is hidden, pass the phone after every correct word • One Word: one clue only. Think fast! • Sound Off: act it out, no talking 5 GAME THEMES Tiles, Combo, Versus, Stack and Spin: each with its own look, motion and sound effects. THOUSANDS OF WORDS Everyday things, food, animals, places, sports, music and film, famous faces, heroes and characters, science, jobs and local favourites, plus Christmas, Halloween, Easter and summer packs. 11 LANGUAGES English, Dutch, Afrikaans, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Turkish and Indonesian, each written by people who know the country, with local words and team names. EVEN MORE FUN • Daily Challenge: the same 5 words for everyone, every day. Keep your streak! • Apple Watch timer and Live Activity • Other phones become buzzers • Game Center achievements and leaderboards Perfect for family game night, birthday parties, Christmas with the family, road trips, classrooms and team building. Tiles and the General word pack are free forever. Game Night Pro unlocks every theme and word pack. Download now and start your first round in 10 seconds!

About

Micro Minute

Features
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* Micro Minute: Blazing Fast Fun! * Dive into the ultimate party game! In Micro Minute, every second counts. Have your team guess 5 words within 30 seconds. Are you ready for the challenge? Battle for the Win! Quick thinking and teamwork are the keys to victory. With a wide range of words in different categories, no round is the same. The first team to score 30 points wins - will you become the champion? Your Game, Your Rules! Add your own words for a personal twist and enjoy regular updates. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just an evening of fun. • Fast and hilarious: You only have 30 seconds! • Team Challenge: Collaborating to win together is a must! • Creative and educational: Test your knowledge and quick thinking. • Party Everywhere: Play at home, on the go, or anywhere! Start playing right away! Download now and experience the adrenaline of Micro Minute!

Screenshots

30 Seconds4 screens
Micro Minute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro Minute at none against 30 Seconds's 3. Micro Minute also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. 30 Seconds sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Micro Minute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

30 Seconds ships an update every 3 weeks, Micro Minute fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 5 level
30 Seconds versus Micro Minute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter30 SecondsMicro Minute
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZiya BalMaurits Offerhaus

In-app purchases

3 purchases

30 Seconds

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access$0.497 Days
  • Premium Access$1.491 Month
  • Premium Access$8.991 Year
None

Micro Minute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 30 Seconds free?
30 Seconds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Minute free?
Micro Minute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 30 Seconds or Micro Minute have ads?
Neither 30 Seconds nor Micro Minute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 30 Seconds or Micro Minute?
30 Seconds ships an update every 3 weeks, and Micro Minute fortnightly. Most recently, 30 Seconds was updated on October 21, 2026 and Micro Minute on October 25, 2026.

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