# Stop vs Gartic.io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gartic.io at none against Stop's 10. Gartic.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Stop's advantage is ratings volume (106K vs 5.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gartic.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stop against 4.5 for Gartic.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop has 106K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Stop's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gartic.io's.

Stop ships an update every 3 months, Gartic.io every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop | Gartic.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-categories-word-game/id687877464/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106K** | 5.4K |
| Positive reviews | **44.2% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | #115 |
| Size | 167 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fanatee, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231085076) | [Gartic](https://appshunter.io/developer/510511037) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-categories-word-game/id687877464)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Trivia, #105 Top Free · Trivia, #182 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced word trivia battles where you must find words within categories starting with a specific letter. Compete against friends or random opponents in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Randomly selected categories and letters, 60-second timed rounds, 200+ captivating categories, Play with friends or random opponents, Unlockable achievements, Multilingual support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo - Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 770 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and intellectually stimulating
- 👍 Great way to test knowledge and vocabulary
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 🔒 Lack of content filters/moderation
- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate answer validation
- ⏱️ Unfair advantage for first player

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit ads
- Repeated appearance of the same ads
- Incorrect word recognition and scoring

**Requested features**

- Single-player/practice mode
- More varied and up-to-date categories
- Ability to report/override incorrect answers
- Fairer timer system or option to play without time limit


### Gartic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Trivia, #199 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fun drawing and guessing game where players take turns drawing a word for others to guess. The first to reach the point goal wins. Create custom rooms for up to 50 friends.

**Highlights:** Guessing game, Drawing game, Multiplayer, Custom rooms, Invite friends, Themed rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Enjoyable drawing and guessing experience
- 👥 Ability to play with others
- 🎉 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lack of moderation leading to inappropriate content
- 🤖 Issues with bots and vote-kicking
- 🖌️ Drawing tools and interface could be improved
- 🕰️ Long waiting times between turns

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues preventing users from guessing or chatting
- Crashes and loading problems
- Sync issues between drawing and touch input

**Requested features**

- Add chat filters and better moderation tools
- Improve drawing tools and interface
- Implement a friends system to play with known contacts
- Provide more game modes and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop free?

Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gartic.io free?

Gartic.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stop or Gartic.io?

Stop is rated higher. Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Gartic.io averages 4.5 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Stop or Gartic.io have ads?

Both Stop and Gartic.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop or Gartic.io?

Stop ships an update every 3 months, and Gartic.io every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gartic.io on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stop or Gartic.io?

Stop currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Gartic.io at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*