# Guess 'em vs Mom and Pop Store

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mom and Pop Store at none against Guess 'em's 1. Mom and Pop Store also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Guess 'em's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guess 'em sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mom and Pop Store asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mom and Pop Store holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guess 'em has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Guess 'em ships an update every 31 months, Mom and Pop Store every 53 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guess 'em | Mom and Pop Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-em/id364744918/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom-and-pop-store/id813603473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 31 months** | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nthState](https://appshunter.io/developer/850659136) | [Oliver Benn](https://appshunter.io/developer/813603476) |

## What reviewers say

### Guess 'em

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-em/id364744918)

Engage in a fun guessing game with a friend, where you ask yes/no questions to deduce the character your opponent has chosen.  Eliminate possibilities by tapping on faces to remove them from the board and be the first to correctly guess your friend's character.

**Highlights:** Two-player guessing game, Ask yes/no questions, Deduce opponent's character, Eliminate faces, Character selection, Reveal guess

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Characters Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👥 Fun social game for playing with friends in person
- 💰 Free to download with basic content included
- 🎨 Nice graphics and character designs
- 🧠 Develops logic and questioning skills in children
- 📚 Useful for speech-language therapy applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires two devices in same physical location to play
- 📱 No single-player or computer opponent mode
- ❌ Confusing and rude instruction text
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 💸 Most character packs require payment

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on iPhone 4 and older devices
- Game state lost when switching between apps
- Swiping to navigate characters accidentally flips cards
- App won't open or returns to home screen
- Crashes when downloading content packs

**Requested features**

- Computer/AI opponent mode for single-player gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality to play with distant friends
- Ability to create custom character sheets
- Additional game pack themes (animals, food, vehicles, clothing)
- Option to play against iPad with one device


### Mom and Pop Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom-and-pop-store/id813603473)

A fast-paced game where you help an impatient frog collect items for his shopping cart. Be quick and accurate to avoid mistakes as the frog waits. Enjoy a game with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Impulse shopping gameplay, Time-sensitive challenges, Accuracy-focused mechanics, No advertisements, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guess 'em free?

Guess 'em is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mom and Pop Store free?

Mom and Pop Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guess 'em or Mom and Pop Store?

Mom and Pop Store is rated higher. Guess 'em averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Mom and Pop Store averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guess 'em or Mom and Pop Store have ads?

Neither Guess 'em nor Mom and Pop Store shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guess 'em or Mom and Pop Store?

Guess 'em ships an update every 31 months, and Mom and Pop Store every 53 months. Most recently, Guess 'em was updated on October 9, 2026 and Mom and Pop Store on October 29, 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.*