Comparison

Imposter Game vs Charades · Forehead Game

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

Head to head
About

Imposter Game

A party word game for 3-9 players using a single phone. Players secretly receive a word, with one designated as the Imposter. Take turns giving hints to identify the Imposter before they blend in.

Highlights
  • One-phone multiplayer gameplay
  • Secret word and Imposter roles
  • Variety of word categories
  • Quick rounds, easy to learn
  • No ads
  • Optional subscription for more categories
Features
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The ultimate party word game for friends & family - perfect for game night, trips, and hangouts! Play the classic Imposter (spy-style) word game with 3-9 players using just one phone passed around the group. Perfect for game nights, trips, dinners, and any time you want a quick group game with big laughs. How to play: - Choose a category, then pass the phone so each player can secretly view their role. - Most players see the same secret word - one player is the Imposter and does not know the word! - Take turns giving one hint each - the Imposter will try to blend in. - Vote on who the Imposter is - but don't get fooled! With the wide choice of categories, every group will find something for themselves: - Celebrities - Brands - Movies & TV - Sports - History - Tech & Apps - Animals - Food - The Word - And much more! One-phone gameplay, no accounts or extra devices. Quick rounds, easy to learn and replay. Great for parties, family game nights, travel, and holidays. Absolutely no ads, so the experience is never interrupted! A paid subscription or an one-time payment is needed for the gameplay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Charades · Forehead Game

This party game challenges players to guess words displayed on their forehead by having friends act them out. It offers over 50 categories and intuitive tilt controls for guessing or passing, making it perfect for gatherings.

Highlights
  • Word guessing with forehead display
  • Intuitive tilt controls
  • Over 50 categories
  • Customizable round length
  • Front camera recording
  • Multiple play modes
Features
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Charades is the party game where the word is on your forehead and everyone else can see it. Hold the phone up, your friends act it out, sing it or describe it, and you guess the word before the timer runs out. Tilt down when you get it, tilt up to pass. Who am I? Guess the word with friends at parties, family game night, road trips, sleepovers, holidays or anywhere you need a quick round. 50+ CATEGORIES - Free: Animals, Sports, Brands, Household and Act It Out - Movies, TV Shows, Music Stars, 70s, 80s and 90s Hits, Anime, Superheroes, Video Games and more - Historical Figures, Sports Stars, Movie Stars, TV & Internet Stars - Christmas, Halloween and Horror Movies for the season - Adults Only, Act It Out: Adults and Party Night for grown-up game nights (hide them anytime in Settings) HOW TO PLAY 1. Pick your categories and the round length. 2. Put the phone on your forehead with the screen facing your friends. 3. They act, mime, sing or give clues. Tilt down for correct, tilt up to pass. 4. See your score and every word you guessed. MADE FOR PARTIES - Tilt controls or on-screen buttons - Rounds from 30 to 120 seconds, or no time limit - Record the guesser with the front camera and share the funniest round - Sounds, vibration and a large text option - No ads PREMIUM Unlock every category with a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://go.iadecora.com/charades/privacy.html

Screenshots

Imposter Game4 screens
Charades · Forehead Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Charades · Forehead Game at every 5 days against Imposter Game's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Imposter Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Charades · Forehead Game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Imposter Game against 5.0 for Charades · Forehead Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imposter Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Charades · Forehead Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Imposter Game versus Charades · Forehead Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImposter GameCharades · Forehead Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB65 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSemaDev sp. z o.o.Icke Midia Ltda

Customer experience

Imposter Game

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Charades · Forehead Game

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Imposter Game

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Charades · Forehead Game

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Imposter Game free?
Imposter Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charades · Forehead Game free?
Charades · Forehead Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Imposter Game or Charades · Forehead Game?
Imposter Game and Charades · Forehead Game are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Imposter Game or Charades · Forehead Game have ads?
Neither Imposter Game nor Charades · Forehead Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imposter Game or Charades · Forehead Game?
Imposter Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Charades · Forehead Game every 5 days. Most recently, Imposter Game was updated on October 31, 2026 and Charades · Forehead Game on November 1, 2026.

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