Comparison

Back Your Mate vs Party Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Back Your Mate

Features
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Back Your Mate is a fast, social party game where you bet on your friends. Not by talking. Not by helping. But by guessing what you really think your mate can pull off under pressure. How well do you know your friends? How hard are you willing to back them? And when do you call b******t? How it works • One phone in the middle • 2–4 teams • 30-second challenges • No talking, no coaching Teams take turns betting on what their mate can do — push-ups, trivia, party games and more. Raise the number, increase the pressure, or call b******t when you think it’s gone too far. If your mate delivers → you score. If not → you overshot it. Challenge types • Physical challenges • Trivia under pressure • Party games at home • Awkward & funny moments All challenges are designed to be fast, simple and playable anywhere. Why you’ll love it • Free to play • No sign-up required • No equipment needed • Perfect for pre-drinks, parties and game nights • Competitive, social and chaotic in the best way Back Your Mate turns confidence, friendship and pressure into unforgettable moments. Back hard. Call smart. Back your mate.

About

Party Protocol

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Party Protocol turns any gathering into a fast, fun round of games that's easy to start. Pick a mode, add players and let the app guide the round from a single phone. No cards, board or setup required — just a group ready to laugh, answer questions, act things out, improvise and take on dares. Modes included: - Mix Mode: a rotating blend of the main modes to keep every round unpredictable. - Truth or Dare: questions and dares to get to know the group better. - Charades: act out words, characters and situations without speaking. - Never Have I Ever: uncover stories and unexpected moments. - Hot Seat: direct questions that put each player in the spotlight. - Roulette: a random pick with tension and a dare each round. - Forfeits: quick cards that keep the energy up. Great for hangouts with friends, game nights, celebrations and groups that want an easy way to break the ice. Party Protocol is designed for adult groups who like to play at their own pace. Some dares can be intense or personal; any player can skip a prompt they'd rather not do. Privacy Policy: https://auxisuite.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Back Your Mate4 screens
Party Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Party Protocol at 13.0 against Back Your Mate's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back Your Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, Party Protocol monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Back Your Mate versus Party Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack Your MateParty Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB56 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTechnologic ApSCARLOS AMADO GOMEZ RAMIREZ

In-app purchases

None

Back Your Mate

No in-app purchases

None

Party Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Back Your Mate free?
Back Your Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Party Protocol free?
Party Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Back Your Mate or Party Protocol have ads?
Neither Back Your Mate nor Party Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back Your Mate or Party Protocol?
Back Your Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Party Protocol monthly. Most recently, Back Your Mate was updated on October 11, 2026 and Party Protocol on October 6, 2026.

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