Comparison

Micro Minute vs Charades

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

Head to head
About

Micro Minute

Features
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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!

About

Charades

This party game offers fast-paced word guessing challenges for solo play or team showdowns. Customize game settings like timers and points for endless fun. Enjoy a variety of word categories for family-friendly entertainment.

Highlights
  • Solo and team game modes
  • Customizable timers, points, and lives
  • 10 free word categories
  • Mixable word packs
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Explosive Seconds is the must‑have charades game for every gathering. Choose between a fierce solo race or a heart‑pounding team showdown—each mode offers fast‑paced, word‑guessing fun that keeps everyone on their toes. In Free‑For‑All, you start with 60 seconds and form a random describer–guesser duo each turn. The quicker you guess, the more stars you earn. Rack up stars for speedy guesses (up to 3 per word) and bonus stars for leftover time (1 per 10 seconds). Be the first to hit 100 stars to claim victory! In Team Mode, each team begins with 60 seconds on the clock. One player describes while teammates race to guess. Every correct guess freezes your timer and passes the phone to the next team. If your clock hits zero, your team loses a life. The last team standing wins! With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game—solo or team! Packed with Features: - Ad-free: No ads, no distractions. Just uninterrupted fun with family and friends. - 10 Free categories: Access all 10 word categories for free, including Brands, Sports and Animals. - Fully Customizable: Adjust timers, points, and lives to suit every group and every occasion. - Mix Word Packs: Combine categories like History and Sports for endless variety and fresh gameplay. Why Choose This Charades Game Explosive Seconds? - Family-Friendly Fun: Suitable for all ages and occasions. - No Interruptions: Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience, whether free or premium. - Endless Creativity: Dive into a variety of word packs. With simple rules, short timed rounds, and endless category mixes, Explosive Seconds turns any party into an unforgettable party game. Download now and experience the ultimate charades game, solo or team! Privacy: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.explosiveseconds.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Micro Minute4 screens
Charades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro Minute at none against Charades's 5. Charades's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Charades sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Micro Minute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micro Minute ships an update fortnightly, Charades monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Micro Minute versus Charades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro MinuteCharades
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurits OfferhausSmartID Technologies b.v.

In-app purchases

None

Micro Minute

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Charades

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • 48 Hour Access$2.99
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$17.99

Questions

Is Micro Minute free?
Micro Minute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charades free?
Charades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Micro Minute or Charades have ads?
Neither Micro Minute nor Charades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Micro Minute or Charades?
Micro Minute ships an update fortnightly, and Charades monthly. Most recently, Micro Minute was updated on September 8, 2026 and Charades on September 20, 2026.

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