Both Drinxie and Dronko offer 1600+ cards with custom card creation, but they approach party gaming differently. Drinxie focuses on 7 distinct game modes with exceptional 15-language support, while Dronko organizes content into 6 categories with unique Spicy mode for adults. This head-to-head comparison helps you choose the right app for your parties.
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Drinxie | Dronko |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cards | 1600+ | 1600+ |
| Organization | 7 Game Modes | 6 Categories |
| Languages | 15 🏆 | 6 |
| Max Players (Pro) | Unlimited | 25 |
| Demo Cards | 15 | 20 🏆 |
| Demo Max Players | 3 | 4 🏆 |
| Custom Card Length | 280 characters | 500 characters 🏆 |
| Adult Content | Spicy theme | Dedicated Spicy category 🏆 |
| Custom Cards in Demo | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Game Modes vs Categories: Different Philosophies
Drinxie: 7 Game Modes
Drinxie separates content into seven distinct gameplay styles:
- Task or Drink: Complete challenges or drink
- Truth or Drink: Answer questions or drink
- Never Have I Ever: Classic confession game
- Everyone Together: Group challenges
- Duel Mode: 1v1 competitions
- Story Chain: Creative storytelling
- Players Choice: Strategic task assignment
Each mode feels like a different game, providing strong variety across play sessions. For full details, read our complete Drinxie review.
Dronko: 6 Categories
Dronko organizes cards into content categories:
- Challenges: Physical/mental tasks
- Truth or Drink: Personal questions
- Dares: Bold challenges
- Roast & Pointing: Group voting
- Group Tasks: Team activities
- Spicy: Adult content (18+, max 8 players)
Categories represent content types rather than game modes, creating a unified gameplay experience with varied card types. Check our full Dronko review for more.
Winner: Personal preference. Choose Drinxie if you want distinct game modes; choose Dronko if you prefer category-based variety within unified gameplay.
Language Support: Clear Winner
This is where Drinxie pulls ahead significantly:
Drinxie: 15 Languages
Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Swedish. Each fully localized with 366 translation keys.
This extensive support makes Drinxie ideal for international student groups, European friend circles, or multilingual gatherings.
Dronko: 6 Languages
Hungarian, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian. Covers major European languages plus Russian, sufficient for most groups.
Winner: Drinxie – 15 languages vs 6 is no contest. If you regularly party with international friends, Drinxie’s language support is unmatched.
Player Limits
Drinxie
- Demo: Max 3 players
- Pro: Unlimited players
Dronko
- Demo: Max 4 players
- Premium: Max 25 players
Winner: Drinxie (Pro version) – Unlimited beats 25, though Dronko’s higher demo limit (4 vs 3) is better for testing. For massive gatherings (30+ people), only Drinxie’s Pro version works.
Custom Cards: Game Master Comparison
Both apps offer sophisticated custom card systems called “Game Master” mode:
Drinxie Custom Cards
- Max 280 characters per card
- Placeholders: {{player}}, {{drinks}}, {{seconds}}, {{number}}
- Export/import functionality
- Available in demo version
- Custom categories
Dronko Custom Cards
- Max 500 characters per card (nearly 2x Drinxie!)
- Placeholder helper buttons
- Export/import functionality
- Premium only (not in demo)
- Custom categories with emoji icons
Winner: Mixed – Dronko’s 500-character limit beats Drinxie’s 280, but Drinxie lets you test custom cards in the demo. Choose based on whether you want more characters (Dronko) or demo testing (Drinxie).
Spicy/Adult Content
Drinxie
Spicy content available as a theme/category option within the game modes. Part of the premium unlock.
Dronko
Dedicated Spicy category with 18+ age gate. Content specifically designed for intimate settings with recommended maximum 8 players due to sexual nature.
Winner: Dronko – Dedicated Spicy category with player count recommendation shows more thoughtful implementation of adult content.
Demo Version Comparison
Drinxie Demo
- 15 demo cards
- Max 3 players
- 1 game mode
- Custom cards available
Dronko Demo
- 20 demo cards (4 from each of 5 categories)
- Max 4 players
- Limited categories
- No custom cards
Winner: Dronko – More cards (20 vs 15) and higher player limit (4 vs 3) provide better preview, though Drinxie’s custom card access in demo is valuable.
Pricing Models
Drinxie
Pricing not publicly detailed in our testing, but offers Pro version with unlimited features.
Dronko
- Day Pass: $2.99 (24 hours)
- Weekly: $4.99
- Monthly: $9.99
- Yearly: $49.99
Winner: Dronko – Flexible options from single-day to yearly make it accessible for one-time events and regular users alike.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Drinxie If You:
- ✅ Need support for 10+ languages
- ✅ Have international/multilingual friend groups
- ✅ Want distinct game mode variety
- ✅ Need unlimited player support (huge parties)
- ✅ Want to test custom cards before buying
- ✅ Prefer mode-based gameplay structure
Choose Dronko If You:
- ✅ Want dedicated Spicy category for adults
- ✅ Need 500-character custom cards
- ✅ Want one-day pass option ($2.99)
- ✅ Prefer category-based content organization
- ✅ Party with 6 supported languages or fewer
- ✅ Groups of 25 or fewer (max limit)
Final Verdict
Both apps deliver exceptional quality with 1600+ cards and sophisticated custom card systems. The choice depends on your specific needs:
Drinxie wins for: International groups (15 languages!), unlimited players, game mode variety, demo custom cards
Dronko wins for: Adult content (dedicated Spicy category), longer custom cards (500 chars), flexible pricing, better demo preview
Can’t decide? Download both free demos:
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Conclusion
You can’t go wrong with either app—both are among the best drinking game apps available in 2025. Drinxie’s 15-language support makes it unbeatable for international groups, while Dronko’s Spicy category and flexible pricing serve adult-focused and occasional users better.
For most users, language support is the deciding factor. If you need more than 6 languages, choose Drinxie. Otherwise, consider Dronko’s superior demo (20 cards vs 15) and adult content implementation.
Want deeper details? Read our full reviews: Drinxie complete review or Dronko complete review.
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