# Pass the Parcel vs Board Game Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Board Game Timer at 85% against Pass the Parcel's 23%. Board Game Timer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Pass the Parcel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Board Game Timer is free to download; Pass the Parcel costs $0.99 up front. Board Game Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pass the Parcel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pass the Parcel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Board Game Timer has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Pass the Parcel's written reviews are positive against 85% of Board Game Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pass the Parcel ships an update every 9 months, Board Game Timer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass the Parcel | Board Game Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-parcel/id944803208/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-timer/id1059796958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/907688897) | [Sublab Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059796957) |

## What reviewers say

### Pass the Parcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-parcel/id944803208)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a digital way to play the classic party game, Pass the Parcel. It allows users to select music from their device or use built-in tracks to control the game's tempo and eliminate the need for manual music stopping.

**Highlights:** Digital music control, Select music from device library, Use entire playlists, Inbuilt music options, Intuitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Board Game Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-timer/id1059796958)

This app helps keep board games moving by timing players. It offers countdown, count-up, and time-per-turn modes for up to eight players. Customize player names and pawns to match your game, and use the built-in dice to select a starting player.

**Highlights:** Multiple timing modes (count up, count down, time per turn), Supports up to 8 players, Customizable player names and pawns, Integrated dice for random player selection, Official timer for German Board Game Championship

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customization | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass the Parcel free?

Pass the Parcel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Board Game Timer free?

Board Game Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pass the Parcel or Board Game Timer?

Pass the Parcel is rated higher. Pass the Parcel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Board Game Timer averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Pass the Parcel or Board Game Timer have ads?

Neither Pass the Parcel nor Board Game Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pass the Parcel or Board Game Timer?

Pass the Parcel ships an update every 9 months, and Board Game Timer every 13 months. Most recently, Pass the Parcel was updated on October 14, 2026 and Board Game Timer on October 5, 2026.

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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.*