Comparison

Explain It! vs Alias+ Party Word Game

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

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About

Explain It!

Features
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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!

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Alias+ Party Word Game

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More than the classic Alias. More than just a word game! This is an exciting party game for friends that won't let you get bored! Enjoy a real battle of wits where you need to explain a secret word without using the word itself or its derivatives. Compete in speed and cleverness and have fun with friends and family! Features you will love: • Different difficulty levels - categories for kids, beginners, and experts. • Flexible customization - choose the language, adjust the rules, and play the way that suits you best. • Fun and educational - the game helps expand your vocabulary, improve associative thinking, and train memory. • New challenges every round. Perfect for: • parties and large groups; • family games with children; • learning languages and new expressions; Play at home, with friends, on holidays, or on the road. It's fun, engaging, and always different. New categories, unique modes, and additional features are coming soon!

Screenshots

Explain It!4 screens
Alias+ Party Word Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Explain It! at every 3 days against Alias+ Party Word Game's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Explain It! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Alias+ Party Word Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explain It! ships an update every 3 days, Alias+ Party Word Game every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

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Explain It! versus Alias+ Party Word Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplain It!Alias+ Party Word Game
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem MishurovskyiAndrei Astrouski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Explain It!

One-time3
  • Animals$0.99
  • IT & Technology$0.99
  • Movies & TV$0.99
1 purchases

Alias+ Party Word Game

One-time1
  • Premium: Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is Explain It! free?
Explain It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alias+ Party Word Game free?
Alias+ Party Word Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Explain It! or Alias+ Party Word Game have ads?
Neither Explain It! nor Alias+ Party Word Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explain It! or Alias+ Party Word Game?
Explain It! ships an update every 3 days, and Alias+ Party Word Game every 11 days. Most recently, Explain It! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Alias+ Party Word Game on October 30, 2026.

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