# Phrase Party! vs Whimzee

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.

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 November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrase Party! | Whimzee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimzee/id6452048682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [logan sease](https://appshunter.io/developer/306628400) | [Sean Scofield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661438516) |

## 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, 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


### Whimzee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimzee/id6452048682)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*