Comparison

Alias vs StackOverboard

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

Head to head
About

Alias

A mobile word guessing party game for groups of four or more. Players give clues to help teammates guess words within a time limit across various categories. Supports multiple languages and offers an entertaining experience for gatherings.

Highlights
  • Word guessing gameplay
  • Timed rounds
  • Multiple categories
  • Multiplayer support (4+ players)
  • Supports 8 languages
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Alias is the ultimate word guessing game that you can now enjoy on your mobile device. With its easy-to-follow rules and intuitive gameplay, Alias is perfect for any gathering of friends or family. To play Alias, you'll need at least 4 players. In each round, one player gives clues to help their teammates guess the word on the screen. The other players must guess the word within a given time limit, and the team with the most points at the end of the game is the winner. Alias offers a wide range of categories to choose from, including sports, movies, music, and more. We are supporting 8 languages! Download Alias now and start playing this entertaining and exciting word guessing game with your friends and family!

About

StackOverboard

This is a team-based word guessing game that offers a fresh take on the classic Alias format. It features customizable settings, multiple card types, and a variety of categories for engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Two card types: Agile and Choice
  • Multi-language support
  • Diverse categories (Vocabulary, World, Football, Movies)
  • Customizable game settings
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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StackOverboard is the new ultimate Alias Trivia Game! Explore a new and exciting way to play the classic Alias team game. New features for the Best Alias Game! ⊕ 2 types of cards: Agile + Choice! ⊕ Multi-Language Support: English + Armenian! ⊕ Awesome Categories: Vocabulary, World, Football, Movies, Celebrities... ⊕ Customize Settings: Rounds, Seconds, Competition Name, Allow Skip + Only Choice Cards Features! Are you ready for the challenge? ⊕ Download the StackOverboard: Alias Game! ⊕ Choose the language for your game. ⊕ Select & Mix the categories you want to play with. ⊕ Create your teams. ⊕ Custom game settings. Adjust the rounds, seconds, options... ⊕ Enjoy the best alias game experience with our user-friendly interface. Whether you're a wordsmith or a casual player, StackOverboard, the best ultimate Alias Game, guarantees hours of entertainment and friendly competition! Download now and embark on an exhilarating word adventure with Stackoverboard - Alias Trivia Game. Sharpen your communication skills, expand your vocabulary, and have a blast with friends and family. Let the word games begin! Supported languages: English, Armenian

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
StackOverboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackOverboard at none against Alias's 1. StackOverboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Alias sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StackOverboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alias against 5.0 for StackOverboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update fortnightly, StackOverboard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Alias versus StackOverboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliasStackOverboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAleks BorisovTigran Muradyan

Customer experience

Alias

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StackOverboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alias

One-time1
  • Unlock all topics$2.99
None

StackOverboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackOverboard free?
StackOverboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alias or StackOverboard?
Alias and StackOverboard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Alias or StackOverboard have ads?
Alias shows ads; StackOverboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Alias or StackOverboard?
Alias ships an update fortnightly, and StackOverboard every 5 days. Most recently, Alias was updated on June 7, 2026 and StackOverboard on June 5, 2026.

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