Alias vs Detectives
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alias
This word guessing game challenges players to describe words to their teammates without using forbidden terms, all against a ticking clock. It offers a vast library of words, customizable rules, and fun additional tasks for a dynamic party experience.
- Over 15,000 words
- Describe words without forbidden terms
- Timed rounds
- Additional quirky tasks
- Customizable game rules
- Team-based gameplay
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Dive into the world of Alias, the ultimate board game that challenges your word prowess and promises hours of fun with friends and family. Gather around, pick a word, and get guessing! • Engage with Alias: Over 15,000 handpicked words spanning diverse categories await. Whether you're a novice or a word wizard, Alias has a challenge for you. • Explain & Win: The essence of Alias is simple yet exhilarating. Describe a word to your team without uttering the forbidden terms. But remember, the clock is ticking! • A Twist in the Tale: Craving more excitement? Spice things up with quirky additional tasks. Ever tried explaining a word while doing squats? Now's your chance! • Your Game, Your Rules: Customize your gameplay. Adjust the round duration, decide the victory word count, and more. Make each game uniquely yours. • Team Vibes: It's all about camaraderie and competition. Alias isn't just another board game, it's a bonding experience, a test of wit, and an unadulterated joyride. Perfect for word enthusiasts and anyone looking to have a memorable time with loved ones. Why wait? Dive into the enthralling world of Alias and let the games begin!
Detectives
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Detectives is a social game where some players are secret murderers trying to blend in. The rest are detectives who each get a clue that help them figure out who the murderers are. The group has 5 minutes to decide who the majority believe to be the murderers. - Supports 3 to 15 players. - A single device is passed around in the beginning, but the game is played in real life. - No Wi-Fi is required. - Supports English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish translations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detectives at none against Alias's 1. Detectives also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Alias sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Detectives asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alias ships an update every 6 weeks, Detectives every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Alias | Detectives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olena Gotsulyak | William Heidemann |
In-app purchases
Alias
- Premium version$3.99
Detectives
No in-app purchases









