Comparison

Imposter vs Impostor

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

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About

Imposter

A party game of deception where one player is secretly the imposter and doesn't know the secret word. Players give one-word clues, and the imposter must blend in. Accuse each other and try to expose the liar.

Highlights
  • Bluffing and suspicion gameplay
  • Secret word guessing
  • One-word clue system
  • Player voting and accusations
  • Over 16 categories
  • 1,700+ words
  • Play with 3-20 players
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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One word. One imposter. Zero trust. Think you can lie to your friends? Prove it. Imposter is the ultimate party game of bluffing, suspicion, and chaotic accusations. Everyone sees the secret word, except the Imposter. Now talk your way out, read the room, and try not to get exposed. How to play: - Everyone gets the same secret word, except the Imposter - Each player gives a clue by giving exactly one word. Too obvious? You're helping the Imposter. Too vague? You look suspicious. - The Imposter has to fake it by blending in without knowing the word - Vote on who you think is lying... then reveal! Get ready for: - "Wait... why did you say THAT?" moments - The sweet satisfaction of catching someone in a lie - Heated debates that get way too personal - Or fooling everyone and getting away with it What's inside: - Over 16 categories - 1,700+ words with hints to keep imposters on their toes - Play with 3 to 20 players - One phone. No WiFi needed. Just chaos. Can you keep a straight face? Download Imposter and find out who's the best liar in your friend group. Made by Vanilla, creators of the world's most popular party games, loved by over 30 million players worldwide. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: https://www.vanilla.nl/contact/ --- This app contains a subscription. You can subscribe to Premium for unlimited access to all games, regular new content, and no ads. The subscription period is 1 week and includes a 3-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Link to our Terms of Use: https://www.vanilla.nl/terms-of-use/ Link to our Privacy Policy: https://www.vanilla.nl/privacy-policy/

About

Impostor

A party game where players are secretly assigned roles as Crewmates or Impostors. Crewmates try to identify the Impostor by giving clues, while Impostors attempt to blend in and deceive others. Play locally or online with friends.

Highlights
  • Secret roles (Crewmate/Impostor)
  • Single-word clue system
  • Pass & Play local multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer with chat
  • Endless categories for variety
  • Voting to identify Impostors
Features
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Who's the Impostor? Gather your friends and family for a thrilling party game that will test your wits, intuition, and ability to lie under pressure! Whether you're together in the same room or playing from afar, Impostor is the perfect game for your next game night. HOW TO PLAY In each round, players are secretly assigned a role: Crewmate or Impostor. Crewmates all receive the same secret word. Impostors receive a clever tip to help them fake it. Pass the phone around (or join an online lobby) to secretly discover your role. Once everyone is ready, the clock starts! Each player must give a single-word clue related to the secret word. Crewmates want to prove they know the word, while Impostors must blend in based on the clues they hear. Be clever, but don't be too obvious! GAME FEATURES Pass & Play (Local): All you need is one phone to start the fun! Pass the device around to reveal roles and play together. Online Multiplayer: Play even if you're not around your friends! Host a lobby, share the room code, and use the built-in chat to debate who the liar might be. Endless Categories: Choose from a wide variety of fun categories like Movies, Places, Animals, Foods, and Brands. With tons of words, every game is a new challenge! HOW TO WIN The Crewmates win if they successfully identify and vote out all of the Impostors. The Impostors win if they survive the final vote without being caught. Can you read your friends' tells? Can you lie convincingly under pressure? Download Impostor now and find out who is the master of deception!

Screenshots

Imposter4 screens
Impostor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impostor at none against Imposter's 3. Imposter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Imposter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Impostor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Imposter against 5.0 for Impostor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imposter has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imposter ships an update monthly, Impostor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Imposter versus Impostor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImposterImpostor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB44 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperVanilla b.v.Bruno Andrade

Customer experience

Imposter

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Impostor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Imposter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$9.997 Days
None

Impostor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imposter free?
Imposter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impostor free?
Impostor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Imposter or Impostor?
Impostor is rated higher. Imposter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Impostor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Imposter or Impostor have ads?
Impostor shows ads; Imposter does not.
Which is updated more often, Imposter or Impostor?
Imposter ships an update monthly, and Impostor every 2 months. Most recently, Imposter was updated on October 10, 2026 and Impostor on October 7, 2026.

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