# Charades!™ vs Charades! Play Anywhere

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charades!™ | Charades! Play Anywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades/id653967729/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades-play-anywhere/id966580280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#116** |
| Size | 46 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FatChicken Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/653967732) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Charades!™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades/id653967729)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Word, #189 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades-play-anywhere/id966580280)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Word, #182 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Cards | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More free categories and content
- Improved responsiveness and accuracy of controls
- Additional game modes and customization options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*