Comparison

Half a Minute vs PimPamParty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer word guessing
  • Timed rounds
  • Team-based play
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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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

About

PimPamParty

This game challenges players to answer creative questions by starting their response with a randomly spun letter. It's designed for gatherings, offering endless fun and friendly competition.

Highlights
  • Creative question prompts
  • Spin the wheel for random letters
  • Fast-paced answering
  • Endless fun and competition
  • Suitable for gatherings
Features
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Get ready to turn any gathering into an unforgettable adventure with PimPamParty! How to Play: 1. Read the Card: Dive into hilarious and thought-provoking questions like “Something that isn’t illegal but should be” or “A bizarre skill to put on your resume.” 2. Spin the Wheel: Press ‘Spin’ and let fate decide the starting letter for your answer. 3. Answer Fast: Be the first to shout out an answer starting with the spun letter and claim victory! 4. Spin Again or Get a New Card: Keep the excitement going by spinning again or tapping for a new question. 5. Have Fun & Win: Enjoy endless laughs and friendly competition as you battle for the top spot! Turn any moment into a celebration with PimPamParty.  Spin, shout, and let the good times roll! Download now and get the party started!

Screenshots

Half a Minute4 screens
PimPamParty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PimPamParty at 5.0 against Half a Minute's 2.9. PimPamParty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Half a Minute's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Half a Minute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and PimPamParty sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PimPamParty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half a Minute has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Half a Minute ships an update fortnightly, PimPamParty every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Half a Minute versus PimPamParty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalf a MinutePimPamParty
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLerikon B.V.Robin Beekman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Half a Minute

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$2.99
5 purchases

PimPamParty

One-time5
  • Romantic Question Pack$1.99
  • Wild & Wacky Question Pack$1.99
  • Kids Question Pack$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Retro Question Pack$1.99
  • Gen Z Question Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Half a Minute free?
Half a Minute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PimPamParty free?
PimPamParty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Half a Minute or PimPamParty?
PimPamParty is rated higher. Half a Minute averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PimPamParty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Half a Minute or PimPamParty have ads?
Half a Minute shows ads; PimPamParty does not.
Which is updated more often, Half a Minute or PimPamParty?
Half a Minute ships an update fortnightly, and PimPamParty every 4 days. Most recently, Half a Minute was updated on November 1, 2026 and PimPamParty on November 4, 2026.

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