Comparison

Smart vs Charades

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

Head to head
About

Smart

A party game for groups where players explain words, guess topics, and compete in speed, attention, and wit. Perfect for gatherings with friends and family, offering simple rules and engaging themes for a fun, memorable experience.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Multiple word and task themes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • In-game round timer
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Completely free access
Features
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Smart — это игра для компании, в которой нужно объяснять слова, угадывать темы и соревноваться с друзьями в скорости, внимании и сообразительности. Приложение подходит для вечеринок, семейных встреч, игр с друзьями и любых случаев, когда хочется весело провести время вместе. Простые правила помогают быстро начать игру, а разные темы и уровни сложности делают каждую партию интересной. В Smart вас ждут: - игра для двух и более команд - разные темы для слов и заданий - выбор уровня сложности - удобный таймер раунда - понятный и современный интерфейс - полностью бесплатный доступ без рекламы и встроенных покупок Собирайте друзей, выбирайте темы и начинайте игру — Smart поможет устроить живую, веселую и запоминающуюся настольную игру прямо на вашем iPhone.

About

Charades

This party game offers multiple ways to play charades and guess words, perfect for groups. It features a large word library across various categories and allows for custom word decks. Play offline with friends and family for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (act out, guess, team battle)
  • Offline play, no internet required
  • 5,196 words across 26 categories
  • Create custom word decks
  • Track game statistics
  • Quick Play option
Features
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Crocodile — Party Game for Friends & Family Crocodile is a party game for friends, family, and any group. No internet, no sign-up — just open the app and start playing. Act out words, guess with the phone on your forehead, or compete in teams. 5,196 words across 26 categories, from easy to absolutely ridiculous. Perfect for parties, family nights, road trips, vacations, and get-togethers. Why You’ll Love It - 3 game modes in one app — no need to download three different games - Play offline — no Wi-Fi or mobile data required - Quick Play — start a round with just one tap - Create your own decks — add your own words, inside jokes, and challenges - Statistics — track games played, words guessed, best round, and best streak Game Modes - Crocodile Act out the word using gestures — no talking and no sounds. A party classic for groups of any size. - Guess the Word Hold the phone to your forehead while your friends give you clues. Tilt the phone to mark a word as guessed or skip it. - Team Battle Team vs. team — compete to see who can score the most points! 26 Categories for Every Mood Laugh Out Loud, Total Absurdity, Animal Kingdom, Silent Cinema, Party Time, So Relatable, Sports & Action, and many more. Choose one category, combine several, or select Mix to play with all 5,196 words. Make Every Round Your Own - Choose the round duration - Difficulty: Easy / Hard / All - Pick your favorite categories - Create custom decks with your own words - Perfect For - Parties and game nights - Family games for kids and adults - Road trips, vacations, dorms, and get-togethers Anyone who enjoys charades, guessing games, Alias, Activity, and party games - No Hassle - No internet required - No registration - Available in English and Russian Download Crocodile, gather your friends, and tap PLAY. The party starts here. PREMIUM Unlock the full game with Premium: - All 5,196 words - All 26 categories - Mix all categories - Unlimited custom decks - All future Premium categories Two Premium options are available: - Monthly subscription - Lifetime access — one-time purchase The monthly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart4 screens
Charades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Charades at every 2 weeks against Smart's every 6 months. Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Smart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Charades sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart ships an update every 6 months, Charades every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart versus Charades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCharades
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB158 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrey GorokhovIANA DROBOTUKHINA

Customer experience

Smart

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

Charades

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Charades

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charades free?
Charades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart or Charades?
Smart and Charades are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Smart or Charades have ads?
Neither Smart nor Charades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart or Charades?
Smart ships an update every 6 months, and Charades every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart was updated on November 3, 2026 and Charades on November 6, 2026.

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