Drinking Game ("The Button") vs Shut Up & Explain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drinking Game ("The Button")
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The drinking game "The Button" is the funniest way to get drunk with your friends. The game can start any party and is super simple: Press the big red button and let it decide your destiny. If you dare press it, you can be ordered to do anything from taking a sip of your drink to spelling the word "drinking" backwards. INCLUDES: - Hundreds of funny tasks - Hilarious special rounds ("I have never...", BOOM!, Buffalo, and many more) - The ability to create your own custom commands – Just for your party! - Lots of funny packages to make each party different AND MUCH MORE! The app is great for every party where people aren't afraid to take a chance and gamble a little. It takes courage to press The Button. - Buttons up!
Shut Up & Explain
A risqué party game where players act out outrageous phrases for their friends to guess. It's a bold twist on charades, perfect for bachelorette parties and lively game nights.
- Act out outrageous phrases
- Guess phrases without laughing
- Hilarious twist on classic charades
- Ideal for parties and game nights
- Risqué and bold gameplay
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Spice up your game night with Dirty Charades — the hilarious and risqué twist on the classic party game! Act out naughty, outrageous phrases while your friends guess what you're trying to say… without bursting into laughter. Perfect for bachelorette parties, game nights, or anytime you're feeling bold.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Drinking Game ("The Button") at none against Shut Up & Explain's shown. Shut Up & Explain's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Drinking Game ("The Button") sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shut Up & Explain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drinking Game ("The Button") ships an update monthly, Shut Up & Explain weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drinking Game ("The Button") | Shut Up & Explain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thorwest Development ApS | MAKE TECH NOT MISSILES LLC |
In-app purchases
Drinking Game ("The Button")
- Pro Version$1.99
Shut Up & Explain
- Pay Or Re-download$0.99
- Pay to continue$0.99
- Pay to Continue2 variants$1.99
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- Pay To Continue$1.99
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