# Phrase Party! vs CrossWeave

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrase Party! | CrossWeave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [logan sease](https://appshunter.io/developer/306628400) | [Eric Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861386762) |

## 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


### CrossWeave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossweave/id6757137413)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Puzzle Generation | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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