# Phrase Party! vs Reverse Charades

The clearest difference is rating: Phrase Party! at 4.7 against Reverse Charades's 4.2. Phrase Party! also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 194). Reverse Charades's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). 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 Reverse Charades sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phrase Party! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phrase Party! has 2.6K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Phrase Party!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Reverse Charades's.

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, Reverse Charades every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrase Party! | Reverse Charades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews)** | [4.2 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [logan sease](https://appshunter.io/developer/306628400) | [RETROPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478274899) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrase Party!

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

Guess phrases before time runs out in this fun party game. Choose from over 100 categories or create your own. Play solo or with friends remotely.

**Highlights:** Vast phrase library with 100+ categories, Play solo or with friends remotely, Video recap of games, Party Heads mode for interactive guessing, Custom phrase creation and sharing, Hint Sprint mode for video calls

**Features:** Vision Pro 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


### Reverse Charades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557)

This app offers a fast-paced team guessing game where one person acts out words for their team to guess within a time limit. It's a hilarious twist on charades, perfect for parties and group gatherings.

**Highlights:** Team-based word guessing, Timed rounds, In-app purchases for card packs, Supports 2-4 teams, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports Fans Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome 80's Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Girls Night In Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining party game
- 👥 Great for family gatherings and groups
- 🎭 Encourages creativity and physical activity
- 💰 Affordable expansion packs
- ⚙️ Customizable game settings (timing, turns, skips)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cards repeat excessively within games
- 🐛 Same words appear for all teams
- 💔 Lost in-app purchases after updates
- 😤 Removed customization controls in version 3.0
- 🚫 No way to contact developer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cards repeat in same order each round
- Same words shown to all teams simultaneously
- In-app purchases not restoring after updates
- Unable to change number of teams
- App crashes after excessive skipping

**Requested features**

- More word cards to reduce repetition
- Ability to remove unwanted cards
- Tilt controls instead of next/pass buttons
- Restore in-app purchase functionality
- Undo button for passes or fouls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phrase Party! free?

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

### Is Reverse Charades free?

Reverse Charades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phrase Party! or Reverse Charades?

Phrase Party! is rated higher. Phrase Party! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Reverse Charades averages 4.2 from 194 ratings.

### Do Phrase Party! or Reverse Charades have ads?

Neither Phrase Party! nor Reverse Charades shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phrase Party! or Reverse Charades?

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, and Reverse Charades every 2 months. Most recently, Phrase Party! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reverse Charades on October 19, 2026.

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