Explain It! vs Alias
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explain It!
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Explain It! — the ultimate word party game! Get ready for endless fun, laughter, and brain-twisting challenges with Alias — the word guessing game everyone loves! Whether you're hosting a party, hanging out with friends, or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, Alias is the perfect game for every occasion. How to Play: Explain words to your teammates without saying the actual word. The more words they guess correctly — the more points you earn! But be quick — the clock is ticking! Game Features: Multiple Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard — over 6000+ carefully curated words! Paid Categories: Unlock unique packs like TV & Movies, IT & Technology, and Animals for even more fun. Round Timer & Scoring: Fully customizable round length, score goal, and penalties for skipped words. Smart Team Mode: Create and manage teams easily. Track scores and see who's in the lead after each round. Round Review: Review guessed and skipped words at the end of every round. Total transparency! Dark & Light Theme: Choose the style you like. Looks great in every mode. Support for Multiple Languages: Play in English, Ukrainian, or Russian — perfect for multilingual parties! In-App Purchases: Unlock premium categories for only $0.99 — and own them forever! No subscriptions, no ads. Perfect for: Game nights with friends Family holidays Classroom activities Icebreakers & team building Language practice So, what are you waiting for? Download Alias and let the wordplay begin!
Alias
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Get ready to laugh out loud and test your quick-thinking skills with Alias: Guess! Giggle! Go!, the ultimate international word-guessing game! Team up with friends or family to describe words without saying them. Each round is full of excitement, creativity, and hilarious moments. Game Features: • Switch Languages Instantly: Change the game language before each round for even more fun, learning, and laughter. • Easy to Play: Describe words quickly without saying them—perfect for parties or cozy nights in! • Family-Friendly: Suitable and enjoyable for all ages. • Beautiful Interface: Simple, intuitive, and visually appealing gameplay. Ready to guess, giggle, and go global? Download Alias today and bring your game nights to life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alias at none against Explain It!'s 3. Alias also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Explain It!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price 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. Explain It! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Alias asks for nothing beyond the download.
Explain It! ships an update every 3 days, Alias every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Explain It! | Alias |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Artem Mishurovskyi | Bohdan Zadoienko |
In-app purchases
Explain It!
- Animals$0.99
- IT & Technology$0.99
- Movies & TV$0.99
Alias
No in-app purchases
