Shiny Bricks vs Charades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shiny Bricks
Stack colored bricks onto pillars according to their order, from bottom to top. Avoid placing the wrong color on top to clear levels. Features intuitive drag-and-drop controls and a variety of challenging level types.
- Drag and drop brick stacking
- Level progression with increasing difficulty
- Special brick types (rainbow, marked, cloning)
- Night levels with time pressure
- Automatic language detection
- Offline progress saving
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The owl deals the bricks. You put them where they belong. Every pillar shows the order it wants. Stack the shiny bricks to match — bottom to top, color by color — and don't let the wrong one land on top. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. SIMPLE, NATURAL CONTROLS • Just drag and drop — the first levels teach you everything as you play • Park a brick on a tussock for later, or throw it in the bin • Lock bricks in quickly for combos, and catch the stars before they fade LOADS OF LEVELS And they keep finding new ways to trick you. Rainbow bricks that fit anywhere. Marked bricks that belong in exactly one spot. Bricks that clone themselves, double up, or hide their intentions. NIGHT LEVELS When the sun goes down, the owl gets sleepy. Clear the board before she nods off. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Shiny Bricks comes in your language, and picks it up automatically. NOTHING TO SIGN UP FOR No account, no ads, no in-app purchases, no lives or energy bars. Your progress stays on your device. Stack the shiny bricks.
Charades
This party game challenges your acting and guessing skills with thousands of words across numerous categories. Players act out or describe words while one player guesses before time runs out. Create your own custom word decks for endless fun.
- Thousands of words and phrases
- 70+ diverse categories
- Create custom decks
- Intuitive tilt controls
- Timed gameplay
- Family-friendly and adult options
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Get the party started with the number one social guessing game! Charades is the ultimate multiplayer guessing game designed to bring people together. Whether you need a quick icebreaker for a night out, a fun activity for a family gathering, or a competitive group game for a party, this is the app for you. Put your acting skills, pantomime talents, and trivia knowledge to the ultimate test! Heads up! This is the classic headbands style game where you place the phone on your forehead and guess the word. With thousands of cards across dozens of categories, including Netflix favorites and Harry Potter magic, the fun is endless. You can even create your own custom decks to make your next event truly unique. Why Charades is the top choice for parties: • Ultimate Party Games: Perfect for large groups, couples, or small teams. • Massive Content Library: Play through thousands of unique cards across a wide variety of decks. • Act it out & Mimic: Improve your communication and creativity through hilarious pantomime and gestures. • Social Trivia & Quiz: Test your knowledge on pop culture, history, and modern trends. • Multiplayer Fun: Play with two people or a hundred. It is the best social game for any crowd. • No Internet Games: Our app works perfectly offline. It is the ideal no internet game for road trips, flights, and camping. • Custom Decks: Create and save your own cards for inside jokes or specific events. How to Play: Fast and Simple Getting started with this headbands style game is fast and easy. It is the perfect offline game for any social setting: 1. Select a Category: Choose a deck that fits your group's vibe. 2. The Forehead Challenge: Heads up! One player lifts the device to their forehead. The countdown begins! 3. Act and Describe: Friends will use gestures, dances, and clues to describe the word on the screen. 4. Tilt to Score: - Tilt down if you guess correctly to earn a point! - Tilt up to pass and skip to the next word. 5. Beat the Clock: Get as many correct guesses as possible before time runs out! Discover our Diverse Categories: Our library is organized so you can find exactly what you need. Our decks cover everything from classic acting to the biggest trends of 2026: • Pop Culture & Media: Blockbuster Movies, TV Shows, Netflix, Anime, K-pop, and Streamers. • Special Interests: Harry Potter, Super Heroes, Soccer Legends, NBA Stars, and Internet Memes. • Gaming & Tech: Video Games, Pokémon, Programming, and Crypto. • Music & Legends: Music Hits, Rock Classics, 2000s Hits, and Latin Music. • Classic Fun: Act it Out, Impressions, Family Time and Animals. • Knowledge & Trivia: Landmarks, Periodic Table, Historical Figures, and Anatomy. • Lifestyle & Brands: Famous Brands, Food, Dog Breeds, and Popular Apps. • Travel & World: Iconic Cities, Countries, US States, and Travel Destinations. • Decades & Eras: From the 1980s and 90s all the way to today. Perfect for: • Parties and Social Gatherings • Family Game Nights • Team Building and Icebreakers • Road Trips and Long Flights Download Charades today and turn any moment into a hilarious party! Terms of Use / Privacy Policy: https://yangmeistudios.com/charades-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiny Bricks at none against Charades's 5. Shiny Bricks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Charades's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 84 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price and iOS requirement 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. Charades sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shiny Bricks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Charades holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charades has 202 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Shiny Bricks's written reviews are positive against 90% of Charades's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Shiny Bricks ships an update every 84 months, Charades monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shiny Bricks | Charades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (202 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 89.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 202 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #203 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Caprico | Yangmei Studios AB |
Customer experience
Shiny Bricks
Charades
Bugs and requests
Shiny Bricks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Charades
Reported bugs
3 issues- Pass button glitches during gameplay
- Inappropriate advertisements displayed to users
- Unexpected charges when selecting free trial
Requested features
5 requests- More free deck categories and options
- All categories available without payment
- Extended time limits for gameplay
- Additional free decks beyond the initial four
- Fewer or better-targeted advertisements
In-app purchases
Shiny Bricks
No in-app purchases
Charades
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Quarterly Subscription$6.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium (Offer)$15.99
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Questions
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