# Reverse Charades vs 7 Second Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Second Challenge at 4.7 against Reverse Charades's 4.2. 7 Second Challenge also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 194). Reverse Charades's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Charades sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and 7 Second Challenge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

7 Second Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Reverse Charades's written reviews are positive against 62% of 7 Second Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reverse Charades ships an update every 2 months, 7 Second Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Charades | 7 Second Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETROPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478274899) | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Charades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557)

This app offers a fast-paced team guessing game where one person acts out words for their team to guess within a time limit. It's a hilarious twist on charades, perfect for parties and group gatherings.

**Highlights:** Team-based word guessing, Timed rounds, In-app purchases for card packs, Supports 2-4 teams, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports Fans Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome 80's Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Girls Night In Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining party game
- 👥 Great for family gatherings and groups
- 🎭 Encourages creativity and physical activity
- 💰 Affordable expansion packs
- ⚙️ Customizable game settings (timing, turns, skips)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cards repeat excessively within games
- 🐛 Same words appear for all teams
- 💔 Lost in-app purchases after updates
- 😤 Removed customization controls in version 3.0
- 🚫 No way to contact developer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cards repeat in same order each round
- Same words shown to all teams simultaneously
- In-app purchases not restoring after updates
- Unable to change number of teams
- App crashes after excessive skipping

**Requested features**

- More word cards to reduce repetition
- Ability to remove unwanted cards
- Tilt controls instead of next/pass buttons
- Restore in-app purchase functionality
- Undo button for passes or fouls


### 7 Second Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897)

Engage in a fast-paced party game where you and your friends attempt to complete hilarious challenges within a strict seven-second time limit. Perfect for gatherings, this app offers hundreds of original challenges and allows users to create their own.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun challenges, Create custom challenges, Supports up to 12 players, Player score tracking, Regular content updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mode | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🤝 Helps create bonds between friends
- 🎉 Hilarious and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repeating questions even with Pro version
- 📺 Too many ads even after purchasing Pro
- 🤔 Confusion around custom challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not working properly
- Unable to see written responses

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom challenges only
- More diverse and unique challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Charades free?

Reverse Charades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 7 Second Challenge free?

7 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Charades or 7 Second Challenge?

7 Second Challenge is rated higher. Reverse Charades averages 4.2 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Reverse Charades or 7 Second Challenge have ads?

7 Second Challenge shows ads; Reverse Charades does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Charades or 7 Second Challenge?

Reverse Charades ships an update every 2 months, and 7 Second Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Reverse Charades was updated on October 15, 2026 and 7 Second Challenge on October 16, 2026.

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