# Categories Game — Legally Distinct Fun

> Digital companion for a creative, category-based party game. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Hawkins.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-game/id1440413712 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/937738334)
- Category: Games, Family, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-game/id1440413712/reviews.md

## What is Categories Game?

Categories is the legally distinct, fun, familiar, creative-thinking, category-based party game. 

You get the categories and a random letter then you have 60 seconds to come up with an example for each. But be careful not to choose something obvious, picking the same word as another player loses you points.

This is a companion app to the traditional pen and paper party game. The app will generate you a list of categories, pick you a random letter and keep time.

## Key features

- Category generation
- Random letter selection
- 60-second timer
- Score tracking
- Companion app functionality

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-game/id1440413712/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2025-11-01*

It doesn’t let you play like all the other reviews say

### 2/5 — Missing pieces

*2025-02-26*

This was disappointing.  The how to play page was blank. I tried it on my iPhone 11 first, which I use for teaching English.  No directions. 
But, I know how the game works, so it should be a problem.  I went to the game itself and began. I got the categories and the timer, but no letter. Hmmm. I paused the timer and then, only then, did the letter show.  I restarted the timer and no letter.  That’s not just annoying but downright unhelpful.  A big that needs to be worked out immediately.

Then I tried in on my iPhone 16+, in case it was because my 11 was just a bit out of date.  But nope, it was the same.  Blank how-to-play page and no letter given.  
I also agree with the reviewer who suggested a way to change the timer. Since I use this in an online classroom, I can use a timer and a spinner with letters. I can use this just for the categories but this app has a critical failing in that the letter doesn’t show.

### 4/5 — Nice companion….how about…

*2023-09-18*

Nice companion. Ability to change category for single line is great. And generated letter is great

Suggestion:
- ability to change timer with options: 1min, 2min, 3min
- ability to change view: horizontal or vertical when turning iPad/iPhone

### 5/5 — Not bad

*2022-01-22*

Just to start thank you for the free game. It’s a Basic scattergory fun game great for my little family. Fun to play in afternoons or after dinner with kids.

### 2/5 — Um what

*2021-04-13*

Bro I literally can’t type? There’s no where to type? It looks like a good as game and better than the other scattergories but u need you fix that problem shawty ....

### 1/5 — Thought it was a game

*2019-11-12*

I could play on the phone.  
And the real scattegories Has a 3 minute timer.  1 minute is just ridiculous.

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2019-01-29*

This app is nearly perfect! I love having the ability to shuffle through catergories. The only complaint I have is about the timer—it’s very big. It covers the majority of the categories causing you to have to scroll. And when multiple people are playing, it doesn’t work. Please make the timer small and make it so I don’t have to scroll during gameplay.

## Frequently asked questions about Categories Game

### What is Categories Game?

Categories Game is a digital companion app for a creative, category-based party game. It helps generate game elements like category lists and random letters, and includes a timer.

### How do you play Categories Game?

You are given categories and a random letter. Players have 60 seconds to provide an example for each category. Choosing the same word as another player results in losing points.

### Does Categories Game have ads?

No, Categories Game does not contain advertisements.

### What devices support Categories Game?

Categories Game is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Categories Game?

Categories Game has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Categories Game updated?

The latest version of Categories Game was released on January 22, 2024, indicating active development.

### Can I play Categories Game offline?

The description suggests it's a companion app for a traditional game, implying core functionality like category generation and timing can be used offline.

### What is the user rating for Categories Game?

Categories Game has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 6 ratings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2024-01-22

Removed some accidental references to another similar sounding game.

### 1.0 — 2018-11-03

No release notes.

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