# Conversation Shaker

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id446303858](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id446303858)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id446303858`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Flamethrower
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-05-25
- **First published:** 2011-07-15
- **Size:** 6.97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/conversation-shaker/id446303858)
- **Website:** [http://www.whartonanimation.com](http://www.whartonanimation.com/)

## Description

Conversation Shaker provides interesting topics/ice breakers based on different situations. Shake the iPhone to see the next conversation starter.

Free version has plenty of conversation shakers, including a daily free 'shaker of the day'.

- Apple Watch App that works fully independent from the iPhone.
- Add the ones you like to "Favorites". Share by FB/Twitter. 

Use them as icebreakers or pick-up lines (results may wary)

- Too many? Save the ones you like to Favourites for quick access. 

- Choosing makes you anxious? Use the Random feature (watch) to pick a random one and keep hitting the refresh button till your finger hurts. 

- On the go, in a hurry? The glance screen (watch) shows a random one each time.

Message me if you want me to add more @convshake

## Rankings

- #331,615 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Conversation Shaker for its large, quality topic library and shake-based rotation, which can enhance dating conversations and relationships. However, recurring load failures (404), upgrade prompts, and a lack of randomization/rerefresh make the app less reliable and less intuitive. Improving stability, reducing upgrade friction, and adding effective topic randomization would better match the strong content with a smoother user experience.

### Pros

- Huge variety of topics and strong conversation starters.
- Helps improve dating conversations and relationships; perceived life-changing impact.
- Shake-to-change feature is interactive and adds fun variety.
- Well-designed and engaging presentation with useful content.
- Content is unique and more valuable than many other sources.

### Cons

- Frequent loading errors (404) or the app won't load.
- Upgrade prompts / pressure to upgrade or purchase in-app features.
- Lack of randomization or easy refreshing of new topics; repetitive content.
- Onboarding friction: forced rating or Twitter sign-in.
- Some reviews feel the app is unfinished or not intuitive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id446303858)