# Akinator vs Lie Detector Truth Test

Akinator and Lie Detector Truth Test both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Akinator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Lie Detector Truth Test's. Akinator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lie Detector Truth Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Akinator against 4.6 for Lie Detector Truth Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator has 426K ratings behind it against 49K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Akinator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Lie Detector Truth Test's.

Akinator ships an update fortnightly, Lie Detector Truth Test every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akinator | Lie Detector Truth Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (426K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews)** | [4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lie-detector-truth-test/id1113503715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **426K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) |

## What reviewers say

### Akinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, compete on leaderboards, and collect awards by guessing obscure characters. Play daily challenges and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Guesses characters, movies, animals, and objects, Asks a series of questions, Collects Aki Awards, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and Hall of Fame, User accounts for achievements, Supports 17 languages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The supercharged potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The PREMIUM potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Impressive AI that can guess almost anything
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize the genie
- 🔒 Child safety mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive questions
- 🤯 Creepy/invasive feeling of the AI
- 🔍 Difficulty in outsmarting the genie

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and medals for no apparent reason
- Inconsistent behavior when guessing characters
- Inappropriate questions for child users

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for the genie
- Improve the reward system for guessing rare characters
- Implement a mode with infinite questions
- Add the ability to search for characters before playing


### Lie Detector Truth Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lie-detector-truth-test/id1113503715)

Simulate a lie detector test using your device's screen and microphone. Analyze spoken words to determine if they are a truth or a lie, perfect for pranks and entertainment with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint and voice scan simulation, Analyzes spoken words for truth/lie, Realistic computer voice, Prank mode, Amazing graphics and sounds, Hilarious fun

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate lie detection
- 🤩 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Useful for pranking friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent results
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤔 Questionable privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on some devices
- Fingerprint scanning issues
- Incorrect results for true statements

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Improve accuracy and consistency
- Add voice detection option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akinator free?

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

### Is Lie Detector Truth Test free?

Lie Detector Truth Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Akinator or Lie Detector Truth Test?

Akinator is rated higher. Akinator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 426K ratings, while Lie Detector Truth Test averages 4.6 from 49K ratings.

### Do Akinator or Lie Detector Truth Test have ads?

Both Akinator and Lie Detector Truth Test show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Akinator or Lie Detector Truth Test?

Akinator ships an update fortnightly, and Lie Detector Truth Test every 3 months. Most recently, Akinator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lie Detector Truth Test on October 24, 2026.

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