Comparison

СЛОВА vs Alias

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

Head to head
About

СЛОВА

Features
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SLOVA: Balda in Ukrainian - more than just a word game. A game that combines the classic "balda" mechanics with discovering new Ukrainian words, their meanings, and a daily word. How to play In the center of the board is a starting word. Then it's simple: - add a new letter - build words from adjacent letters - the longer the word, the more points - compete with friends online or play solo Easy to start - hard to stop. More than a word game SLOVA is not just about winning, it's about discovery: - tap any word to instantly see its meaning - find new and rare Ukrainian words - expand your vocabulary naturally - right during the game You might be playing and suddenly find a word you've heard before but never used. Word of the Day Every day - a new Ukrainian word: - learn its meaning and origin - add it to your vocabulary - share it with friends A small daily step towards a richer language. More games coming soon SLOVA is a platform for word games in Ukrainian. "Balda" is just the beginning. New modes and game formats coming soon. Who is this game for - those who love word games - Ukrainian speakers - in Ukraine and worldwide - those switching to Ukrainian - those learning Ukrainian - everyone who loves words Why try it - Ukrainian word game with "balda" mechanics - word definitions right in the game - word of the day every day - online multiplayer with friends - quick start and engaging gameplay Play with words. Discover new ones. Enjoy Ukrainian!

About

Alias

A party word game where players explain words to their teammates before time runs out. Compete in teams to reach a target score and win. Ideal for gatherings, travel, or language practice.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Timed rounds
  • Customizable word decks
  • Instant gameplay
  • Pleasant interface
  • Themed word sets
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Alias is a party word game for two or more teams. One player explains the words on the cards, their team guesses against the timer - every correct answer scores a point. When the time runs out, the next team plays. First to the target score wins. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Great for game nights, family gatherings, road trips, the classroom, or warmng up a new language. WHAT THE APP CAN OFFER A USER LIKE YOU: • Instant gameplay - just open the app and start playing. No ads, no unnecessary noise • Pleasant interface - nice visual design, buttons, icons, animations, and more • Interesting decks with carefully selected words - classic and themed word sets, handpicked for a better game experience • Custom categories - you can add your own word sets with the full version of the game Invite your friends - and let’s start testing! Enjoy the game :)

Screenshots

СЛОВА4 screens
Alias3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: СЛОВА at none against Alias's 2. СЛОВА also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Alias's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Alias sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. СЛОВА asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

СЛОВА ships an update monthly, Alias every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
СЛОВА versus Alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterСЛОВАAlias
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIryna PashkovaViacheslav Dudko

In-app purchases

None

СЛОВА

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alias

One-time2
  • Tip$1.99
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is СЛОВА free?
СЛОВА is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do СЛОВА or Alias have ads?
Neither СЛОВА nor Alias shows ads.
Which is updated more often, СЛОВА or Alias?
СЛОВА ships an update monthly, and Alias every 3 days. Most recently, СЛОВА was updated on November 5, 2026 and Alias on November 7, 2026.

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