Comparison

talkAround vs Conversation starters

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

Head to head
About

talkAround

Features
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Go beyond small talk with conversation starters for couples, friends and family. talkAround helps you find a good question for a date night, a catch-up or a conversation with someone new. FIND A QUESTION FOR THE MOMENT Explore hundreds of questions, from light-hearted icebreakers and funny stories to meaningful conversations about memories, values and relationships. Choose a topic to match your company and mood. MAKE IT YOUR CONVERSATION Create custom sessions, explore a topic together or try Surprise me when you want a fresh starting point. Take turns answering and let one question lead to another. A LITTLE CONNECTION EVERY DAY Discover a daily question and set a reminder to make time for a conversation. KEEP THE QUESTIONS YOU LOVE Save your favorites so you can return to them whenever the moment feels right. MORE WITH LIFETIME PRO One purchase unlocks three premium topics ? Dig Deeper, Deep End and Date Night ? and removes ads for life. Start with a question. See where the conversation takes you. Privacy Policy: https://talkaround.indentstudio.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Conversation starters

Spark engaging conversations with a variety of question decks for any social situation. This app offers icebreaker prompts and digital card games that can be played offline, perfect for parties, hangouts, and meeting new people.

Highlights
  • Conversation card decks for various occasions
  • Icebreaker prompts for social events
  • Offline play functionality
  • Digital card games
  • Vibe-specific conversation decks
  • Regularly updated decks
Features
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Conversation Starters x Mingler Icebreaker Prompts & Offline Card Games Looking to keep the vibes flowing during hangouts? Mingler's your ultimate app for sparking fun, deep, and even unexpected conversations—anytime, anywhere. ▶ Conversation Card Decks for Every Occasion: From meeting new friends to kicking back with your crew, choose from a variety of decks that match your mood and vibe. ▶ Perfect for New Friendships & OG Friend Groups: Whether you’re linking up with new people or hanging with old friends, Mingler’s prompts guarantee non-stop convos. ▶ Offline Play: No WiFi? No stress. Play Mingler anytime, even without internet.Whether you're tryna meet new people, break the ice at a party, or just keep the convo going, Mingler’s got you. With decks that cover all the topics, Mingler is more than an app—it’s your key to fun, real convos. Why Download Mingler? Conversation Icebreakers: No more awkward silences at parties, meet-ups, or game nights. Mingler has prompts to keep every convo alive. Digital Card Games: Simple to play, with prompts designed to make every conversation fun and memorable. Works Offline: Perfect for when you’re road tripping, camping, or just vibing somewhere without signal. Boost Your Social Game: Convos that go beyond the surface and turn every hangout into something unforgettable. Features: Vibe-Specific Decks: Mingler comes loaded with decks for all kinds of convos—fun, deep, wild, or thought-provoking. There’s a deck for every hangout vibe. Constantly Updated Decks: Stay ahead with new decks that keep the convos fresh and fun. Play Without WiFi: Yep, you heard that right—enjoy Mingler even when you’re off the grid. Easy Navigation: Just a few taps and you're in the convo. Simple, quick, and fun. Perfect For: House parties, kickbacks, hangouts Game nights with friends Meeting new people Camping trips and road trips Anytime you want to vibe without awkward pauses Mingler's perfect for fast-paced, fun convos. It's quick to get into, no complicated rules, and keeps your squad talking and laughing. Boost Your Social Game Now: Download Mingler and let your conversations flow. Whether you're meeting new people, hanging with old friends, or just chilling offline, Mingler makes every hangout epic. Get ready for convos that could lead anywhere!

Screenshots

talkAround4 screens
Conversation starters4 screens

Verdict

The call

talkAround and Conversation starters are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. talkAround sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Conversation starters sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkAround ships an update every 10 days, Conversation starters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
talkAround versus Conversation starters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkAroundConversation starters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB45 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIndent StudioPablo Paciello

In-app purchases

3 purchases

talkAround

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • talkAround Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Conversation starters

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Subscription weekly$4.997 Days
  • PRO Subscription 1yr$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mingler PRO$19.99

Questions

Is talkAround free?
talkAround is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conversation starters free?
Conversation starters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do talkAround or Conversation starters have ads?
Neither talkAround nor Conversation starters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, talkAround or Conversation starters?
talkAround ships an update every 10 days, and Conversation starters every 2 weeks. Most recently, talkAround was updated on November 12, 2026 and Conversation starters on November 4, 2026.

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