Convo Starter vs Silly Debates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Convo Starter
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Break the awkward silences, keep the conversation flowing, and spark deeper connections. Whether youβre on a first date, bonding with family, chilling with friends, or building team energy at work, this app uses AI to generate engaging conversation starters that fit the moment.
Silly Debates
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Silly Debates is where the internet argues about things that don't matter. Drop your hot take and watch the whole room take sides β in real time. HOW IT WORKS - Jump into any debate and share your opinion β no Yes/No buttons, just say it - Our AI reads your take and figures out which side you're on - A live bar shows how the crowd is leaning, shifting as opinions roll in - Tap "AI Takeaway" for a witty read on where everyone landed FEATURES - Live community debates with real-time opinions - Free-form takes β write however you want, the AI sorts the sides - Live lean bar that swings as the crowd weighs in - Group-chat style feed with color-coded sides - Emoji reactions on opinions - AI Takeaway that sums up the vibe β no winners, no losers, just vibes - Trending debates that never expire GO PRO - Create your own debate topics for the community - Unlimited debate creations - Priority featuring - No ads Whether a hotdog is a sandwich or cereal is soup, there's only one way to settle it. Join the debate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Convo Starter at none against Silly Debates's 1. Silly Debates's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Silly Debates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Convo Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Convo Starter ships an update every 4 months, Silly Debates every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Convo Starter | Silly Debates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gregory Wilknson | Narasimha Badrinath |
In-app purchases
Convo Starter
No in-app purchases
Silly Debates
- Silly Debates Pro$9.99
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