Comparison

Phrase Party! vs CrossWeave

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

CrossWeave

Features
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Don't just solve crosswords—build them. CrossWeave is a fresh take on the classic crossword puzzle. In this two-phase word game, you'll solve clues to fill in words, then use those words to construct your very own crossword grid. Phase 1: Fill the Words Read each clue and use letters from the pool to complete the answer. Once every word is filled, you're ready to build your puzzle. Phase 2: Build the puzzle! Drag each word into place as you weave your words together crossword-puzzle style. In Expert Mode, you even need to find proper word orientation! Words must intersect correctly—place them wisely to complete your puzzle! A unique twist on crosswords that challenges both your vocabulary and spatial thinking. Infinite play mode. Puzzles are generated on the fly for nearly endless combinations. Fully offline, no internet required, no ads, no in-game purchases! Download CrossWeave and discover the crossword puzzle game where you're not just solving—you're creating.

Screenshots

Phrase Party!4 screens
CrossWeave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrossWeave at every 2 days against Phrase Party!'s every 5 days. Phrase Party!'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CrossWeave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, CrossWeave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phrase Party! versus CrossWeave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhrase Party!CrossWeave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerlogan seaseEric Weaver

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

CrossWeave

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
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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
2 purchases

CrossWeave

One-time2
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Unlimited Puzzle Generation$2.99

Questions

Is Phrase Party! free?
Phrase Party! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossWeave free?
CrossWeave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phrase Party! or CrossWeave have ads?
Neither Phrase Party! nor CrossWeave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phrase Party! or CrossWeave?
Phrase Party! ships an update every 5 days, and CrossWeave every 2 days. Most recently, Phrase Party! was updated on October 27, 2026 and CrossWeave on October 20, 2026.

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