Comparison

Charades!™ vs Charades! Play Anywhere

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

Head to head
About

Charades!™

This multi-activity game challenges players to guess words by acting, singing, dancing, or sketching. Play with friends using themed decks and various creative challenges before the timer runs out.

Highlights
  • Act, sing, dance, or sketch to guess words
  • Play with one or many friends
  • Over 100 themed card decks
  • Tilt phone to draw new cards
  • Wacky challenges for all players
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Charades! is the outrageously fun and exciting multi-activity game for you and your friends! And thanks to you, it's also the #1 Word & Card game in the USA! With different challenges from dancing, singing, acting or sketching -- guess the word on the card that’s on your head from your friends’ clues before the timer runs out! Features: - Play with one friend, or one hundred at the same time. - Draw a new card by tilting your phone up or down - Wacky activities from dancing, impersonating to trivia will challenge even the most well-rounded players With over 100 themed decks to choose from, many packed with over 400+ exciting gameplay cards, the fun will never stop! So whether you're an artist, a singer, an actor, or a science nerd--there's something for everyone. Decks include: - TV Shows & Movies - Dance Moves - Science - I Love the 70s, 80s, & 90s - Movie Characters - And lots more! Challenging players in trivia and creativity, your next party, reunion or family game night will never be the same.

About

Charades! Play Anywhere

This app offers a digital charades experience for gatherings, allowing players to act, sing, draw, or describe clues to guess words before the timer runs out. It features unlimited players, over 25 categories, and kid-friendly options for endless, ad-free fun.

Highlights
  • Unlimited players
  • 25+ categories
  • Kid & family friendly options
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Act, sing, draw, or describe clues
  • Timed guessing rounds
Features
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The days of writing on tiny ripped up paper and choosing from someone's smelly ball cap are behind us. Our new & improved version of Charades allows you to dive right into the laughter and good times! Perfect for any type of gathering - there are categories for any occasion! Use your imagination & get creative to sing, dance, act, draw, describe, or even hand jive clues to the person guessing. Whatever medium you choose, remember to do it quickly before the timer runs out! Awesome App Features: - Unlimited amount of players - 25+ Categories to choose from - Kid & Family friendly categories - Unlimited game play, without ads How To Play: 1. Choose a category 2. Select player one - have them place the phone on their forehead horizontally 3. Ready, Set, Go! 4. All players call out clues to help player one guess the item on their forehead before the timer runs out - If player one guesses correctly, tilt the phone down/forward. - If player one isn’t sure, tilt the phone up to cue next item. 5. Once the timer is up, see the score you got!  - Pass phone to the next player. Whether you're hosting a PARTY GAME, enjoying a social night, or planning a family activity, this app is perfect for all ages. Use it as a card game to bring everyone together, or test your skills in word guessing rounds. Whether for entertainment or education, this app has something for everyone. Perfect for multiplayer fun, it offers endless laughs with TRIVIA challenges and exciting gameplay. As a party game, it turns any gathering into a memorable experience. Bond with your FAMILY, enjoy SOCIAL connections, or use it as a fun CARD GAME at your next event. Challenge yourself with word guessing, add trivia elements for extra fun, or explore its EDUCATION features. Designed for MULTIPLAYER excitement, this app delivers pure ENTERTAINMENT every time. Bring together family and friends for the ultimate party game that combines social fun with learning and laughter. Whether for trivia, education, or classic entertainment, this app guarantees hours of fun. Test your WORD GUESSING skills, enjoy multiplayer rounds, and make every event unforgettable. Download now and play the most exciting card game for all occasions! To access all features, content, and functionality of the Charades - you can subscribe to an annual auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/terms

Screenshots

Charades!™4 screens
Charades! Play Anywhere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Charades!™ at free with in-app purchases against Charades! Play Anywhere's subscription. Charades!™ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Charades! Play Anywhere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 3 one-off in-app purchases and Charades! Play Anywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Charades! Play Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Charades!™'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Charades! Play Anywhere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charades!™ ships an update every 2 months, Charades! Play Anywhere monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Charades!™ versus Charades! Play Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharades!™Charades! Play Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8.4K ratings)4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.4K — better6.8K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#117#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFatChicken StudiosAppcano LLC

Customer experience

Charades!™

All ratings8,393 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative20.4%

Charades! Play Anywhere

All ratings6,602 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Charades!™

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun family game
  • 👍 Diverse categories
  • 👍 Ability to create custom decks
  • 👍 Works without internet
  • 👍 Great for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive content in some categories
  • 💰 Coins required to unlock certain categories
  • 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🤔 Confusing controls (tilt/pass/correct)
  • 🔢 Limited language options

Charades! Play Anywhere

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Great for family and friends
  • 👍 Convenient for waiting in lines
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🤔 Some categories too difficult for younger players

Bugs and requests

Charades!™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect/inappropriate content in some categories
  • Glitches with pass/correct functionality
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Ads that cannot be closed or disabled

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more up-to-date categories (e.g., TV shows, music, games)
  • Improve custom deck creation and editing
  • Implement a search/filter function for categories
  • Add multiplayer/online play options
  • Provide language selection settings

Charades! Play Anywhere

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flipping controls reversed (up for pass, down for correct)
  • Slight movements causing incorrect pass/correct responses
  • Inability to delete or uninstall app

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free categories and content
  • Improved responsiveness and accuracy of controls
  • Additional game modes and customization options

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Charades!™

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 500 Coins$3.99
  • 500 Coins & Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Charades! Play Anywhere

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Cards3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Charades!™ free?
Charades!™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charades! Play Anywhere free?
Charades! Play Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Charades!™ or Charades! Play Anywhere?
Charades! Play Anywhere is rated higher. Charades!™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Charades! Play Anywhere averages 4.5 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Charades!™ or Charades! Play Anywhere have ads?
Charades!™ shows ads; Charades! Play Anywhere does not.
Which is updated more often, Charades!™ or Charades! Play Anywhere?
Charades!™ ships an update every 2 months, and Charades! Play Anywhere monthly. Most recently, Charades!™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Charades! Play Anywhere on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Charades!™ or Charades! Play Anywhere?
Charades!™ currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Charades! Play Anywhere at #116. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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