Phrase Party! vs Whimzee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Play with 2+ players
- Hilarious penalties and challenges
- Entertaining group challenges
- No points, just fun
- Expanding challenge collection
- Free to play
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Phrase Party! | Whimzee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | logan sease | Sean Scofield |
Customer experience
Phrase Party!
Whimzee
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
Phrase Party!
- Phrase Party Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- Phrase Party Unlimited$2.991 Month
- Phrase Party Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Adult Phrase Pack$0.99
- Full Version Upgrade$1.99
- Flashback Packs$1.99
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- Holiday Phrase Pack$1.99
- Geeks Phrase Pack$1.99
- Laugh Attack Phrase Pack$1.99
- Phrase Party Infinity$25.99
Whimzee
No in-app purchases









