Comparison

Backwords Game vs Imposter AI

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

Head to head
About

Backwords Game

Guess words by listening to them played in reverse. Send reversed recordings to friends to test their listening and guessing skills. It's a fun way to challenge your auditory perception and quick thinking.

Highlights
  • Guess words played in reverse
  • Send reversed recordings to friends
  • Test listening and guessing skills
  • Play with distant friends via Game Center
  • Local play by passing the device
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Backwords Game is a delightful and engaging game that involves guessing words in reverse. Select a word and send the recording to your friend. Your friend will listen to the word played in reverse and then replicate exactly what they hear. Subsequently, their recording will be reversed and played forwards, enabling them to hear and guess the original word! Mastering this game requires a sharp ear and quick thinking. You can play with distant friends using Game Center or free play passing the device between friends. Good luck!

About

Imposter AI

This social deduction party game challenges players to identify the imposter among them. Use one-word clues to reveal the secret word, but beware of the imposter trying to blend in. Play classic, party, or online modes with AI-generated or custom categories for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Social deduction gameplay
  • AI-powered custom categories
  • Classic, Party, and Online modes
  • One-word clue system
  • Bluffing and guessing mechanics
  • Play with 3-12 players
Features
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Imposter AI is the VIRAL PARTY GAME where bluffing, guessing, and deception collide. Play with friends using Classic Mode, Party Mode, Online Mode, Timer Mode, and AI-powered categories with Premium. Pass the phone around your group as each player scans their finger to reveal a secret word. Everyone knows the word except one person: the Imposter. The Imposter must listen carefully, bluff, and blend in without getting caught. Can your group expose them before they fool everyone? Simple to learn. Impossible to stop playing. HOW TO PLAY 1. Add 3 to 12 players and choose a category. 2. Pass the phone as each player scans to reveal the secret word. 3. One player is secretly chosen as the Imposter and does not receive the word. 4. Each player gives a one-word clue to prove they know the secret. 5. The Imposter listens, bluffs, and tries to blend in. 6. Vote for the person you think is lying. Find the Imposter to win! No board. No extra pieces. All you need is one phone and your friends. WAYS TO PLAY CLASSIC MODE Pass the phone and bluff your way through the original Imposter AI experience. Perfect for parties, game nights, road trips, and hanging out with friends. PARTY MODE Take the game to the next level with unique roles, multiple rounds, elimination voting, more strategy, and even more chaos. ONLINE MODE Play with friends around the world or together in the same room. No account is required. Simply share a link and start playing. TIMER MODE Play the viral TikTok game known as Timer Imposter or Guess the Time directly inside Imposter AI. Test your internal clock, watch your friends struggle to match the target time, and figure out who does not belong. No separate timer or stopwatch is needed. WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR FREE? Free play is subject to the in-app allowance. Available modes and categories include: • Classic Mode • Party Mode • Online Mode • Timer Mode • A rotating selection of free categories that refreshes daily • One premium category unlocked for everyone each day through Today’s Free Premium WHAT DOES PREMIUM UNLOCK? An Imposter AI Premium subscription unlocks: • Question Mode: 30 yes-or-no questions. Everyone except the Imposter receives the same question. Raise your hand for yes; keep it down for no. • Music Mode: Choose a genre and play a song that fits. The Imposter must fake their way through the round. • AI Categories: Enter any topic, such as Disney Movies, Anime, or Video Games, and AI will instantly generate a category for you. • Custom Categories: Create games about your friends, interests, or inside jokes. • Full Premium Library: Access every premium category whenever you want. WHY IMPOSTER AI IS DIFFERENT Other party games run out of categories. Imposter AI does not. • Endless Fun: Discover new words, categories, and combinations every time you play. • Multiple Game Modes: Switch between social deduction, online play, party roles, and the viral timer challenge. • Offline and Online Play: Play together in person or connect with friends online. • Easy to Learn: Understand the rules in seconds and master the art of bluffing over time. • Fast Rounds: Keep everyone involved with quick, exciting games. Are you a better detective or a better liar? Download Imposter AI and find out. Subscription details and pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://imposter-ai-game.github.io/terms-and-privacy/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://imposter-ai-game.github.io/terms-and-privacy/terms/

Screenshots

Backwords Game4 screens
Imposter AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Imposter AI at 75% against Backwords Game's 28%. Imposter AI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). Backwords Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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. Imposter AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Backwords Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backwords Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imposter AI has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Backwords Game's written reviews are positive against 75% of Imposter AI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backwords Game ships an update monthly, Imposter AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Backwords Game versus Imposter AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackwords GameImposter AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMFX StudiosTomi Arakaki

Customer experience

Backwords Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative62.3%

Imposter AI

All ratings2,019 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Backwords Game

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Voice recognition doesn't detect words
  • Audio playback completely silent
  • Multiplayer matches won't create or progress
  • Game crashes when inviting friends without app installed
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  • Freezes during versus mode gameplay
  • Recording fails with 'error' message
  • Wrong audio plays back (shows own recording instead of opponent's)
  • Game gets stuck on screens during multiplayer
  • Repeated 'didn't catch that' errors despite clear speech

Requested features

7 requests
  • Online multiplayer with distant friends
  • Text or messenger integration for remote play
  • Ability to replay your own recording after guessing
  • Better voice recognition accuracy
  • Free unlimited games without paywall
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  • Game Center compatibility fixes
  • Support for different accents and languages

Imposter AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backwords Game

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Imposter AI

Subscriptions9
  • Imposter Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Imposter Pro — Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Imposter Pro — Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • Imposter Pro — Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Imposter Pro — Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Annual — Special Offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Imposter Pro — Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Imposter Pro — Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Imposter Pro — Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3-Month Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Backwords Game free?
Backwords Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Imposter AI free?
Imposter AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backwords Game or Imposter AI?
Backwords Game is rated higher. Backwords Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Imposter AI averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do Backwords Game or Imposter AI have ads?
Both Backwords Game and Imposter AI show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backwords Game or Imposter AI?
Backwords Game ships an update monthly, and Imposter AI every 4 days. Most recently, Backwords Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Imposter AI on October 30, 2026.

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