# StopotS - The Categories Game

> Play the classic Categories game online! Type fast, think smart, and have fun.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gartic.StopotS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gartic.StopotS)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gartic.StopotS`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gartic
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 16,109,771
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (115,161 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2019-02-15
- **Publisher country:** BR
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gartic.StopotS)
- **Website:** [https://stopots.com](https://stopots.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://stopots.com/privacy](https://stopots.com/privacy)

## Description

StopotS is the online version of the classic Categories game. Play in real time with friends or players from around the world. When a round starts, a random letter is chosen and you must fill in all categories quickly—the faster and more creative your answers, the higher your score.

Key features include private and public rooms, multilingual support (English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more), customizable avatars and themes, and global rankings. The lightweight web app is accessible at stopots.com for quick, fun gameplay anywhere.

## Rankings

- #9,254 — Overall
- #9 — stop

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.gartic.StopotS.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise StopotS for its fun, social gameplay and good design, especially for couples and groups. Recurrent issues include bugs, lag, and slow loads, difficulty finding online players, cheating and unclear scoring, and removal of profile customization options. These recurring themes suggest the game is enjoyable in concept but suffers from stability, matchmaking, and fairness challenges in online play.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially for couples and groups
- Well-designed visuals and UI
- Strong social/icebreaker value for gatherings

### Cons

- Frequent bugs, lag, and loading issues
- Poor online matchmaking and lack of available players
- Cheating opportunities and unclear scoring
- Profile customization options removed/restricted

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gartic.StopotS)