# Phrase Party! vs Act Out!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phrase Party! at every 5 days against Act Out!'s every 3 months. Phrase Party! also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 3) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). Act Out!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phrase Party! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Act Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Act Out! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phrase Party! has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, Act Out! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrase Party! | Act Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-out/id1539919388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [logan sease](https://appshunter.io/developer/306628400) | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrase Party!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This is a phrase guessing party game with over 160 categories and multiple game modes. It offers AI-powered phrase generation and custom pack sharing. Enjoy a free version with 12 categories or unlock everything with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 160+ phrase categories, Multiple game modes (Classic, Party Heads, Hint Sprint, Solo), Custom phrase packs, AI-powered phrase generation, Video recap of gameplay, Weekly new phrase category

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phrase Party Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Phrase Party Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |
| Phrase Party Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adult Phrase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flashback Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Geeks Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Laugh Attack Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phrase Party Infinity | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game to play with friends
- 🎉 Great party game
- 🕹️ Enjoyable solo or with a group
- 🎨 Customizable content
- 🎥 Recordings of game sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🔍 Repetitive phrases/categories
- 🔊 Volume/audio issues
- 🔍 Clues can be unclear or too revealing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after saving video
- Inability to upgrade/purchase content
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Facebook integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free content and categories
- Ability to remove/hide inappropriate categories
- Improved organization of custom lists
- Longer timer/countdown options
- Ability to track scores/stats


### Act Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-out/id1539919388)

This party game transforms the classic charades experience with evolving rules each round. Players act out subjects for their team to guess, with challenges increasing from verbal clues to single gestures. Features include power-ups, automatic round progression, and team photos.

**Highlights:** Evolving round rules, Power-ups, Automatic round switching, Team photos, 500 card topics, MVP stats

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fairy Tales! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cartoons! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Singers! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Movies! | $0.99 | one-time |
| History! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Children's Television! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today's Celebrities! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unpleasant Things! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas! | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phrase Party! free?

Phrase Party! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Act Out! free?

Act Out! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phrase Party! or Act Out!?

Act Out! is rated higher. Phrase Party! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Act Out! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Phrase Party! or Act Out! have ads?

Neither Phrase Party! nor Act Out! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phrase Party! or Act Out!?

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, and Act Out! every 3 months. Most recently, Phrase Party! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Act Out! on November 3, 2026.

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