Comparison

Phrase Party! vs Whimzee

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

Head to head
About

Phrase Party!

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
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The phrase guessing party game your group will actually fight over. Phrase Party is the fastest way to get a room laughing -- classic buzzer-style gameplay with 160+ categories, hand-picked phrases, and zero ads cluttering the fun. New in 2026: A new phrase category drops Every. Single. Week! ALL ACCESS PASS -- FREE FOR 3 DAYS Every new download gets a 3-day All Access Pass -- unlock all 160+ categories instantly, no strings attached. Play everything, then decide. 160+ CATEGORIES Movies, Pop Culture, Kids Only, Comics, Bitcoin, Holidays, and way more. Mix and match or go full chaos and pick "Everything". MULTIPLE GAME MODES - Classic: race the buzzer with your team. - Party Heads: phone on your forehead, friends give hints, tilt to pass or guess -- total chaos, guaranteed. - Hint Sprint: built for Zoom, FaceTime, or any video call. - Solo: use hints to keep your streak alive. VIDEO RECAP Watch a highlight reel of your game after you play. Cringe. Share. Repeat. MAKE IT YOURS Add your own phrases and share custom packs with friends. Tweak settings to fit your crowd. AI-POWERED, but HUMAN FOCUSED Don't like our phrases? Use the built-in AI to generate entirely new categories on demand. Endless content, personalized to your crowd. Built in phrases are human curated for human fun. NO ADS. NO REPEATS. NO SPELLING ERRORS. The free version includes 12 unrestricted categories with the full app experience and zero ads. 17+ YEARS OF UPDATES New phrases and improvements every single month since day one. No other app in this category comes close. --- Phrase Party gameplay is inspired by Catch Phrase by Hasbro Inc. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro. For our end license agreement see: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Whimzee

This is a party game designed for groups of two or more players. It features a variety of hilarious penalties and group challenges, focusing on laughter and enjoyment rather than points. The game is free to download and play, with regular updates to expand the challenge collection.

Highlights
  • Play with 2+ players
  • Hilarious penalties and challenges
  • Entertaining group challenges
  • No points, just fun
  • Expanding challenge collection
  • Free to play
Features
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Introducing Whimzee - The Ultimate Party Game for iPhone! Get the party started by assembling your crew and putting your game faces on, and let the fun begin! Features: Unforgettable Gatherings: Play with 2+ players (no max limit) for a night of laughter and excitement. Penalty Packed: Experience a wide range of hilarious penalties and challenges, from doing 5 jumping jacks, taking a sip of water, to hopping like a bunny for 10 seconds! Group Fun: Participate in entertaining group challenges that will have everyone laughing and cheering. No Points, Just Fun: Embrace the spirit of the game by taking on penalties without the need for scoring. It's all about laughter and enjoyment! Expanding Challenges: Enjoy a vast collection of tasks with regular updates to keep the fun fresh and entertaining. Free to Play: Download and start the party for free! Get Whimzee now and create memories that'll last a lifetime!

Screenshots

Phrase Party!4 screens
Whimzee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whimzee at none against Phrase Party!'s 10. Whimzee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Phrase Party!'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Phrase Party! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whimzee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whimzee 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, Whimzee every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phrase Party! versus Whimzee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhrase Party!Whimzee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developerlogan seaseSean Scofield

Customer experience

Phrase Party!

All ratings2,610 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

Whimzee

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Phrase Party!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Whimzee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Phrase Party!

Subscriptions3
  • Phrase Party Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Phrase Party Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Phrase Party Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Adult Phrase Pack$0.99
  • Full Version Upgrade$1.99
  • Flashback Packs$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Holiday Phrase Pack$1.99
  • Geeks Phrase Pack$1.99
  • Laugh Attack Phrase Pack$1.99
  • Phrase Party Infinity$25.99
None

Whimzee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phrase Party! free?
Phrase Party! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whimzee free?
Whimzee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phrase Party! or Whimzee?
Whimzee is rated higher. Phrase Party! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Whimzee averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Phrase Party! or Whimzee have ads?
Neither Phrase Party! nor Whimzee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phrase Party! or Whimzee?
Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, and Whimzee every 3 days. Most recently, Phrase Party! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Whimzee on October 30, 2026.

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