# Reverse Charades vs Catch It! Phrase Party Games

The clearest difference is monetization model: Reverse Charades at free with in-app purchases against Catch It! Phrase Party Games's subscription. Reverse Charades also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Catch It! Phrase Party Games's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 192). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Charades sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Catch It! Phrase Party Games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch It! Phrase Party Games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch It! Phrase Party Games has 1.9K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Reverse Charades's written reviews are positive against 64% of Catch It! Phrase Party Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Charades | Catch It! Phrase Party Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-it-phrase-party-games/id973605105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#97** |
| Size | 8 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RETROPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478274899) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## 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


### Catch It! Phrase Party Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-it-phrase-party-games/id973605105)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Trivia, #199 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This is a party game where players describe phrases, people, and movie titles to their teammates. The goal is to guess as many as possible before the buzzer sounds. It offers a variety of fun categories for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Phrase guessing gameplay, Team-based play, Buzzer timer mechanic, Wide range of categories, Animated interface, Group game night fun

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| The Seventies | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Eighties | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Nineties | $0.99 | one-time |
| People in History | $0.99 | one-time |
| The World Cup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adults Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Real Bad Word | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎉 Fun for parties and gatherings
- 🤩 Engaging and entertaining
- 🤗 Brings people together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Yearly subscription fee is too high
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated words in categories
- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Issues with canceling free trial
- Timer not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add team mode
- More variety in categories
- Implement timer sound effects
- Improve user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Charades free?

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

### Is Catch It! Phrase Party Games free?

Catch It! Phrase Party Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Charades or Catch It! Phrase Party Games?

Catch It! Phrase Party Games is rated higher. Reverse Charades averages 4.1 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Catch It! Phrase Party Games averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Reverse Charades or Catch It! Phrase Party Games have ads?

Neither Reverse Charades nor Catch It! Phrase Party Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Charades or Catch It! Phrase Party Games?

Reverse Charades ships an update every 2 months, and Catch It! Phrase Party Games every 2 months. Most recently, Reverse Charades was updated on November 10, 2026 and Catch It! Phrase Party Games on November 11, 2026.

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