# Spot the Differences vs That GIF Game

The clearest difference is rating: That GIF Game at 4.9 against Spot the Differences's 4.0. That GIF Game also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 18 months). Spot the Differences's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (494 vs 31). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot the Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and That GIF Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

That GIF Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot the Differences has 494 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Spot the Differences's written reviews are positive against 90% of That GIF Game's.

Spot the Differences ships an update every 18 months, That GIF Game every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Differences | That GIF Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences/id427784489/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-gif-game/id1561771581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **494** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M2H B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326101049) | [That GIF Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561771583) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences/id427784489)

Engage your observation skills by finding subtle variations between pairs of stunning images. This game offers hours of entertainment with diverse categories and a competitive ranking system for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Compare pairs of beautiful images, Find subtle differences, 8 diverse image categories, Over 180 unique images, Statistics and ranking system, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating game
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ⏱️ Helps pass time
- 🧠 Keeps mind sharp
- 👍 Great for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🕹️ Lack of pause/save functionality
- 🔍 Differences can be difficult to spot

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent picture categories
- Ads covering up differences

**Requested features**

- Add more picture categories
- Implement a hint system
- Introduce a pause/save game feature


### That GIF Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-gif-game/id1561771581)

This party game blends a physical card deck with a smartphone app for hilarious group fun. Players use the app to anonymously submit GIFs that best match prompts from the cards, competing for points awarded by the reader.

**Highlights:** Up to 12 players, Access to Giphy's largest GIF library, Anonymous GIF submissions, Live scoreboard, Physical card deck integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funny #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Politics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funny #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funny #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funny #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funny #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Differences free?

Spot the Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is That GIF Game free?

That GIF Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spot the Differences or That GIF Game?

That GIF Game is rated higher. Spot the Differences averages 4.0 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while That GIF Game averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Spot the Differences or That GIF Game have ads?

That GIF Game shows ads; Spot the Differences does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the Differences or That GIF Game?

Spot the Differences ships an update every 18 months, and That GIF Game every 7 months. Most recently, Spot the Differences was updated on November 1, 2026 and That GIF Game on November 3, 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.*