# Heads Up! — Play Charades with Friends! > Charades party game with word guessing and themed decks. (iPhone/iPad app by Warner Bros..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up/id623592465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Word - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 294,119 App Store ratings · 951 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 191 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-05-06 - Data updated: 2026-09-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up/id623592465/reviews.md ## What is Heads Up!? It's the game The New York Times called a "Sensation!" and Cosmopolitan raved “Your existence is dull and meaningless without this life-changing app!” Get ready for endless fun with Heads Up!, the exhilarating charades-style party game that's taking the world by storm. Guess the words on the screen as your friends and family shout out clues. With diverse categories ranging from Celebrities to Movies and Hilarious Accents, Heads Up! guarantees hours of laughter for everyone involved. How to Play: 1. Select from over 100 themed decks or create your own custom category! 2. Hold the phone to your forehead and let the word guessing commence! 3. Tilt down for correct answers and up to pass on challenging words. 4. Keep the fun rolling with an extensive library of engaging trivia cards! Decks You’ll Get: - Celebrity Quiz - Blockbuster Movies - Animals - Accents - Superheroes - Famous Characters - And lots more! Features: - Enjoy group play with friends, team, or even hundreds of players simultaneously. - Draw new word cards with a simple tilt of your phone. - Keep priceless memories by recording gameplay videos to keep for yourself or share on social media - Entertain everyone from trivia buffs to casual players with various difficulty levels. - Updated frequently with seasonal and topical fun, plus huge brands like Harry Potter, Marvel, Seinfeld, Friends, Star Wars, and much more! Heads Up! is the ultimate party game that combines the best elements of charades, trivia, and light-hearted team competition. Whether you're looking to liven up a family gathering or a game night with friends, this app is your ticket to endless fun. It's your super-affordable way to bring joy and laughter to any occasion. Download Heads Up! now and let the unforgettable guessing games begin! ## Key features - Word guessing with friends - Themed card decks - Custom category creation - Tilt controls for guessing - Record gameplay videos - Play via Facetime ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Branded | $1.99 | one-time | | Adults Only! Bundle | $7.99 | one-time | | That's So 90s | $1.99 | one-time | | Food Fight | $1.99 | one-time | | Super Heroes | $1.99 | one-time | | Adult Supervision | $1.99 | one-time | | Adult Supervision 2: Even Adultier | $1.99 | one-time | | Just For Kids | Free | one-time | | Happy Holidays | $1.99 | one-time | | The Ellen Show | Free | one-time | | Mix It Up | Free | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #2 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store) - #1 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store) - #1 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) - #2 in Top Paid (US App Store) - #48 in Top Grossing · Card (US App Store) - #8 in Top Grossing · Word (US App Store) ## What do users think of Heads Up!? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🤩 Fun and engaging game - 🎉 Great for parties and gatherings - 👍 Fantastic family-friendly entertainment - 💯 Highly recommended by users **Cons** - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 🔁 Repetitive content and card decks - 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues - 🤔 Lack of customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - Purchased decks disappearing or not restoring - Freezing and crashing on certain devices - Inaccurate voice recognition and gesture detection **Most requested features** - Ability to adjust game timer length - More free content and decks - Improved deck management and organization - Better customer support and communication ## Recent user reviews (10 of 951) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up/id623592465/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This app steals your money *2026-09-06, version 5.1.145* I bought a bundle of decks and they never showed up under My Decks. Please fix your app so it rip people off!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Not receiving bundles I purchase *2026-09-05, version 5.1.145* I have purchased a bundle that cost 12.99 for 10 decks. We didn’t get to use it when we had a party. I requested a refund for the bundle since I still have not received it from four days ago and Apple is denying a refund, but I still do not have the bundle and I did not get to be able to use it when I purchased it. I have deleted the app reinstall the app. Still don’t have it. ### 1/5 — Only gives you access to to 10 decks *2026-09-03, version 5.1.145* Since it’s a purchased app I assumed you would get all access to all decks, but NOPE! You just have 10 and only 2 are family friendly for little kids. Regret buying it ### 2/5 — Quality? *2026-09-03, version 5.1.145* A good app but you can’t customize anything. What if I wanted to simply go for two minutes.. would easily be a nice feature but?? ### 1/5 — why so many updates!?!? *2026-09-03, version 5.1.145* it’s like a daily occurance at this point ### 1/5 — There’s no setting to stop videoing *2026-09-01, version 5.1.144* Loved this app but there is no way to turn off video capture in the app. Which was accidentally turned on after playing. Now it just replays constantly. Look like I need to delete this app. Why would this even be feature!? ### 2/5 — Not enough categories *2026-08-30, version 5.1.144* I paid $2 for a game that does not have enough categories (there is only 4) without me having to purchase more and the categories are geared more towards Caucasian sonic forced to spend an additional $7 of more for better and more categories ### 5/5 — Yes *2026-08-30, version 5.1.144* Play and it’s a fun active game ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-08-29, version 5.1.144* You have to pay for the app only then to be given DEX of cards that you then have to pay five to $10 for do not buy this app ### 1/5 — Pls don’t get it *2026-08-29, version 5.1.144* You still have to pay more for the good decks so stupid ## Frequently asked questions about Heads Up! ### What is Heads Up!? Heads Up! is an exhilarating charades-style party game where players guess words on a screen held to their forehead, with friends providing clues. It offers a wide variety of themed decks and the ability to create custom categories for endless fun. ### How do you play Heads Up!? To play, select a themed deck or create your own. Hold the phone to your forehead, and as friends shout clues, tilt the phone down for correct answers and up to pass. The game features over 100 themed decks, including celebrities, movies, and more. ### Is Heads Up! free to play? The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional themed decks. This allows users to expand their game options and enjoy a wider variety of content. ### Can I play Heads Up! with friends who are far away? Yes, the app is now available to play through Facetime, allowing you to connect and play with friends and family all over the world. This feature makes it easy to have a game night regardless of physical distance. ### What kind of categories are available in Heads Up!? Heads Up! offers a diverse range of categories to suit various interests, including Celebrities, Movies, Animals, Accents, Superheroes, Famous Characters, and many more. The app is also frequently updated with seasonal content and popular brands like Harry Potter and Marvel. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1.145 — 2026-09-01 How do celebrities stay cool? They have many fans. Updates • This version contains general fixes and performance enhancements Please update your game for the latest content. Happy Playing! ### 5.1.144 — 2026-08-19 How do celebrities stay cool? They have many fans. Updates • This version contains general fixes and performance enhancements Please update your game for the latest content. Happy Playing! ### 5.1.143 — 2026-08-12 How do celebrities stay cool? They have many fans. Updates • This version contains general fixes and performance enhancements Please update your game for the latest content. Happy Playing! ### 5.1.142 — 2026-07-14 How do celebrities stay cool? They have many fans. Updates • This version contains general fixes and performance enhancements Please update your game for the latest content. Happy Playing! ### 5.1.141 — 2026-07-02 Celebrate with our 4th of July Extravaganza! Updates • This version contains general fixes and performance enhancements Please update your game for the latest content. 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