WordBoxer vs Charades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordBoxer
Engage in a competitive word game where discovering better words than your opponent is key to victory. Choose your strategy, defend or attack, and feel the thrill of landing a knockout word. Climb the ranks in your Boxing Club and challenge friends.
- Play against friends or computer
- Compare results in Boxing Club
- Supports multiple languages
- Challenge Facebook friends
- Three distinct game classes
- In-game chat
- Simultaneous games
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"WordBoxer: Boggle + Boxing = Brilliance!" - theiphoneappreview.com Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - Muhammad Ali WordBoxer: The Knock Out Word Game! Discover better words than your opponents. What will be your strategy? Defend or attack? Feel the adrenaline rush when you discover that knockout word. Fight yourself to a top ranking in your Boxing Club! Features: - Play against friends, a random opponent or practice against the computer. - Compare your results and achievements with those of your friends in the Boxing Club. - Play in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, French, German, Catalan, Swedish and Danish. - Challenge your Facebook friends from within WordBoxer. - Play in three different classes: Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight. - Chat with your opponent during the game. - Play multiple simultaneous games. - Get a notification when it's your turn to play. - Check the definition of a played word in a single tap.
Charades
This party game offers fast-paced word guessing challenges for solo play or team showdowns. Customize game settings like timers and points for endless fun. Enjoy a variety of word categories for family-friendly entertainment.
- Solo and team game modes
- Customizable timers, points, and lives
- 10 free word categories
- Mixable word packs
- Ad-free experience
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Explosive Seconds is the must‑have charades game for every gathering. Choose between a fierce solo race or a heart‑pounding team showdown—each mode offers fast‑paced, word‑guessing fun that keeps everyone on their toes. In Free‑For‑All, you start with 60 seconds and form a random describer–guesser duo each turn. The quicker you guess, the more stars you earn. Rack up stars for speedy guesses (up to 3 per word) and bonus stars for leftover time (1 per 10 seconds). Be the first to hit 100 stars to claim victory! In Team Mode, each team begins with 60 seconds on the clock. One player describes while teammates race to guess. Every correct guess freezes your timer and passes the phone to the next team. If your clock hits zero, your team loses a life. The last team standing wins! With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game—solo or team! Packed with Features: - Ad-free: No ads, no distractions. Just uninterrupted fun with family and friends. - 10 Free categories: Access all 10 word categories for free, including Brands, Sports and Animals. - Fully Customizable: Adjust timers, points, and lives to suit every group and every occasion. - Mix Word Packs: Combine categories like History and Sports for endless variety and fresh gameplay. Why Choose This Charades Game Explosive Seconds? - Family-Friendly Fun: Suitable for all ages and occasions. - No Interruptions: Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience, whether free or premium. - Endless Creativity: Dive into a variety of word packs. With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game, solo or team! Privacy: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WordBoxer at 5.0 against Charades's 4.0. WordBoxer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WordBoxer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Charades sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WordBoxer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively.
WordBoxer ships an update every 5 weeks, Charades monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordBoxer | Charades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Factory B.V. | SmartID Technologies b.v. |
Customer experience
WordBoxer
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In-app purchases
WordBoxer
- WordBoxer Premium$1.99
Charades
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- 48 Hour Access$2.99
- Lifetime Access$9.99
- Lifetime Access$17.99
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