Comparison

Stop vs Idiomatics

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

Head to head
About

Stop

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
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Love word games and trivia? Try Stop, the smash-hit word puzzle game that's been an App Store Editor's Choice in 18 countries! Stop starts by randomly selecting five categories and one letter. You then have 60 seconds to think up five words—one for each category—that begin with that letter. Submit the most correct answers, and you win! One letter. Five categories. Infinite chances to prove you are a word wizard! Features: - A fast-paced, easy-to-play update of a beloved pen-and-paper game - 200+ captivating categories (and counting!) - Connect with friends through in-game nicknames, Facebook, or Game Center. Or let Stop match you with a fresh opponent - Unlock achievements that validate your vocab mastery - Multilingual? Mix it up! Stop can be played in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish! Start playing Stop today! Join the fun at https://www.facebook.com/StopByFanatee/ and https://www.instagram.com/stop_game/

About

Idiomatics

Features
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Idiomatics is a language game about idioms — expressions that don’t mean what they literally say, but reveal how people think, feel, and see the world. Play through idioms from many languages and cultures. Guess their meanings, notice patterns, and discover surprising connections between languages that seem far apart. This is not a traditional language-learning app. There are no grammar drills, no pressure, and no streaks to maintain. Idiomatics is designed to be curious, playful, and rewarding — whether you play for one minute or a whole session. How it works Guess the language and meaning of idioms from around the world Embark on a journey across 12 levels, featuring over 300 idioms Discover overlaps, differences, and cultural insights as you play Languages & cultures Idiomatics brings together idioms from different parts of the world, highlighting: Shared metaphors across cultures Unique expressions shaped by history and place Familiar ideas phrased in unexpected ways Each idiom comes with clear explanations and small curiosities to help you remember — and smile. Designed for casual players: No streaks or penalties No pressure to “keep up” Short sessions that fit real life A gentle experience you can return to anytime Whether you love languages, enjoy word games, or are simply curious about how people express meaning, Idiomatics meets you where you are. Game modes: Journey: progress through 12 themed levels and languages Nightmare: for those who want a real test Daily (coming soon): one small challenge a day Learning can be playful. Meaning can cross borders. One idiom at a time.

Screenshots

Stop4 screens
Idiomatics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idiomatics at none against Stop's 10. Idiomatics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Stop's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Stop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Idiomatics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop ships an update every 3 months, Idiomatics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stop versus Idiomatics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopIdiomatics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (106K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings106K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB4 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperFanatee, Inc.Ake Tistelberg

Bugs and requests

Stop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit ads
  • Repeated appearance of the same ads
  • Incorrect word recognition and scoring

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Idiomatics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stop

One-time10
  • Full Recharge$0.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • Zen Mode$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Promo - Starter Pack$2.99
  • Promo Pack$3.99
  • Infinite Lives$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 160 Coins$4.99
  • 350 Coins$9.99
  • 770 Coins$19.99
None

Idiomatics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop free?
Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idiomatics free?
Idiomatics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stop or Idiomatics have ads?
Stop shows ads; Idiomatics does not.
Which is updated more often, Stop or Idiomatics?
Stop ships an update every 3 months, and Idiomatics fortnightly. Most recently, Stop was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idiomatics on October 28, 2026.

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