Half a Minute vs Micro Minute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Half a Minute
A fast-paced word guessing game for groups of four or more players. Teams race against the clock to describe words, with the highest score winning. Offers an ad-free experience through a yearly subscription.
- Multiplayer word guessing
- Timed rounds
- Team-based play
- Adjustable difficulty
- Ad-free subscription option
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Half a Minute is a fun game that you can play with an infinite amount of players (at least 4). Each member of every team describes 4, 5 or 6 words (depending on the difficulty) within half a minute. The team that has the most knowledge and best tactics wins the game. guaranteed for a fun and hilarious evening! -------------------------------------- You can subscribe to play ad-free. A subscription is not required, advertisements will be shown instead. During each round, the user will see an ad. The user can decide to remove these ads by upgrading and purchasing a recurring subscription. After your purchase the app won't show any ads for one year. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions are managed by the user. Auto Renew can be disabled via Account Settings. By installing our app you will agree to our terms of use, which can be found here: http://www.halfaminute.net/terms.html
Micro Minute
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* Micro Minute: Blazing Fast Fun! * Dive into the ultimate party game! In Micro Minute, every second counts. Have your team guess 5 words within 30 seconds. Are you ready for the challenge? Battle for the Win! Quick thinking and teamwork are the keys to victory. With a wide range of words in different categories, no round is the same. The first team to score 30 points wins - will you become the champion? Your Game, Your Rules! Add your own words for a personal twist and enjoy regular updates. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just an evening of fun. • Fast and hilarious: You only have 30 seconds! • Team Challenge: Collaborating to win together is a must! • Creative and educational: Test your knowledge and quick thinking. • Party Everywhere: Play at home, on the go, or anywhere! Start playing right away! Download now and experience the adrenaline of Micro Minute!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro Minute at none against Half a Minute's 2. Micro Minute also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Half a Minute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Micro Minute asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Half a Minute | Micro Minute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lerikon B.V. | Maurits Offerhaus |
In-app purchases
Half a Minute
- Remove ads$2.991 Year
- Remove advertisements$2.99
Micro Minute
No in-app purchases








