Comparison

Explain It! vs Alias

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

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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!

About

Alias

Gather friends for a fast-paced word-guessing game where teams compete to explain words without saying them. Supports multiple languages and custom word lists for endless fun at any social event.

Highlights
  • Team play for up to 10 teams
  • Customizable round length and winning score
  • Import custom word lists via CSV/Excel
  • Built-in word categories in multiple languages
  • Add, edit, or delete words within the app
  • Live timings and scoreboards
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Turn any gathering into an exciting game night with Alias! Gather your friends, split into teams, and get ready for a fast-paced battle of words. The goal is simple: explain the word on the screen to your teammates without saying the word itself. Be quick, creative, and precise—the clock is ticking! Whether you are at a house party, a team-building event, or just hanging out with family, Alias brings energy and laughter to the room. NOW IN 13 LANGUAGES! Play in your native language or practice a new one. Supported languages include: English, Georgian, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Armenian, Italian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, French, Chinese, and Arabic. KEY FEATURES: Team Play: Play with up to 10 teams. Choose your squad and compete for victory. Smart Timings: Monitor live timings and scoreboards. Every second counts! Customizable Rules: Set the round length and winning score to match your pace. Import Your Own Words: Unique feature! Upload your own vocabulary lists via CSV or Excel files. Create custom decks for specific themes, inside jokes, or study sessions. Built-in Dictionaries: Start playing immediately with our pre-loaded word categories in multiple languages. Manage Content: Easily add, edit, or delete words directly within the app. HOW TO PLAY: Select teams and choose your dictionaries. One player describes the word while teammates guess. Swipe or tap to mark words as "Guessed" or "Skipped". Pass the device to the next team when the time runs out. The first team to reach the target score wins! Download now and see who can talk their way to victory!

Screenshots

Explain It!4 screens
Alias4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 (15.1 vs 17.6). Explain It!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and ads 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. Explain It! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Alias asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explain It! ships an update every 3 days, Alias every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Explain It! versus Alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplain It!Alias
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem MishurovskyiZurabi Gaprindashvili

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Explain It!

One-time3
  • Animals$0.99
  • IT & Technology$0.99
  • Movies & TV$0.99
None

Alias

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explain It! free?
Explain It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explain It! or Alias have ads?
Neither Explain It! nor Alias shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explain It! or Alias?
Explain It! ships an update every 3 days, and Alias every 5 weeks. Most recently, Explain It! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alias on October 11, 2026.

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