Comparison

Alias vs Backwords

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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!

About

Backwords

Features
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Can you make reversed nonsense sound like a real word? Backwords is a delightfully strange word and party game. Listen to a mystery word played in reverse, imitate what you hear, then flip your recording to discover what you actually said. HOW IT WORKS 1. Listen to the backwards word. 2. Hold to record your best imitation. 3. Reverse your attempt and enjoy the reveal. 4. Save the result or share it with friends. WAYS TO PLAY • Daily Challenge — Take on a new mystery each day and keep your streak alive. • Free Play — Create custom words and hints, add players, and pass the phone around. • Party Packs — Play ready-made themed rounds for game night. • Reverse Video — Record a short clip and reverse the entire thing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera and microphone recordings are processed on your device. Backwords does not require an account, upload your recordings, display advertisements, or track you across apps. A recording leaves Backwords only when you choose to save or share it using iOS. An internet connection may be required to download daily content and Party Packs. Camera and microphone access are required to record. Photos access is requested only when you choose to save a video. Purchases Backwords offers optional Party Pack purchases that unlock additional themed word collections. No subscription is required to play the core game modes. - Additional themed Party Packs - Purchases restorable across supported devices - Purchased packs available for offline play Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://backwords.games/privacy Terms of Service: https://backwords.games/terms

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
Backwords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alias at none against Backwords's 6. Alias also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Backwords sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Alias asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update every 5 weeks, Backwords every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alias versus Backwords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliasBackwords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZurabi GaprindashviliBryant Rosenwinkel

In-app purchases

None

Alias

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Backwords

One-time6
  • Food$2.99
  • Around the House$2.99
  • Tongue Twisters$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Kids$2.99
  • Backwords: Reverse Word Game$2.99
  • Family Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backwords free?
Backwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alias or Backwords have ads?
Neither Alias nor Backwords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alias or Backwords?
Alias ships an update every 5 weeks, and Backwords every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alias was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backwords on October 31, 2026.

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