# Pass the Parcel — The classic party game

> Digital Pass the Parcel party game with custom music integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Harrison.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-parcel/id944803208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/907688897)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-parcel/id944803208/reviews.md

## What is Pass the Parcel?

A refreshing update to the classic game Pass the Parcel ( /Hot Potato).

This intuitive way of playing removes the previous issue where someone would have to deal with the music by randomly stopping the music.

You can select music straight from your music library, either a couple of songs or an entire playlist.

No music on your device? No problem, there's inbuilt music ready to play with any game.


Simply start the app, choose your music source and parcel messages. 
Then you're ready to go! 
Press the start button, then begin passing that present round!

## Key features

- Digital music control
- Select music from device library
- Use entire playlists
- Inbuilt music options
- Intuitive gameplay

## Chart rankings

- #73 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-parcel/id944803208/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Limited Option

*2024-11-26*

I bought this today thinking I could use this for Christmas. I only have Spotify and this App only works with the Apple Music App. So cannot use it.

### 1/5 — Only works with Apple Music

*2021-11-08*

No good if you want to use playlists from Spotify

### 1/5 — Doesn’t play music

*2020-11-28*

Rubbish app can’t believe I paid for an app that doesn’t work and now I can’t get a refund. Don’t waste your time and money

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on its own

*2019-01-06*

Someone still needs to control the music when using the app, you can’t set the pause times and leave it run. Pointless, might as well just play a song and pause it yourself.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2018-12-22*

Couldn’t get it to play any music at all and can’t even find where I can request a refund! Don’t buy!

### 5/5 — Fantastic party app 🎁🎉

*2018-08-18*

Had a great time using this app at a recent birthday party! 

Loved that you can select your own tracks. 

Jolly good fun and meant that everyone could join in with the parcel fun!

### 5/5 — Very nice update to a classic game

*2018-01-02*

This was a lovely change to playing the classic Pass the parcel for my daughters birthday xx

### 4/5 — Wonderful pass the parcel app

*2017-12-26*

Stops music randomly. 
Allows you to play music from your own collection. 
Even has a system for adding “dares”

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind review, glad you enjoyed the app.
Happy Parcel-ing 🎁

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2017-12-24*

I bought this app and it doesn’t work. Whether I select my own music or music from the app. It doesn’t play. Waste of money.

**Developer response:** Hi Natasha, sorry you couldn't get any music to play. 
If you make sure you have the latest version installed and your phone is not on silent, it hopefully will be working 😊

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-08-19*

Yep. It's a dud. Gets stuck on select music screen. Don't buy.

## Frequently asked questions about Pass the Parcel

### What is Pass the Parcel?

Pass the Parcel is a classic party game where players pass a wrapped gift around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the gift unwraps a layer. This app digitizes that experience, managing the music for you.

### Can I use my own music with Pass the Parcel?

Yes, you can select music straight from your device's music library. You can choose individual songs or an entire playlist to control the game's rhythm.

### What if I don't have music on my device for Pass the Parcel?

No problem! Pass the Parcel comes with inbuilt music ready to play with any game, ensuring you can start playing immediately even without your own music library.

### How much does Pass the Parcel cost?

Pass the Parcel is a paid app, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does Pass the Parcel have ads?

No, Pass the Parcel is ad-free. You can enjoy the game without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices is Pass the Parcel compatible with?

Pass the Parcel is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4.3 or later.

### How often is Pass the Parcel updated?

The latest version of Pass the Parcel was released on October 6, 2019. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app remains functional for its intended purpose.

### What is the age rating for Pass the Parcel?

Pass the Parcel has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to enjoy together.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2019-10-06

Oooh Dark Mode!

Fixed a crash when updating to iOS 13

### 4.0.1 — 2018-08-17

New Game Mode!
You can now play Musical Chairs with the app. 
Simply select the musical chairs game mode when starting your game.

- Fixed a bug where music wouldn't start properly if you were already listening to music when you started the app

### 4.0 — 2018-08-15

Introducing Game Modes !
Now you and your friends can play variations of the classic party game, all from our new game modes selection. 
Choose from the classic pass the parcel game, or from our preselected list of truth or dare questions. 
This is just the beginning game modes. 
Many more coming soon...


- A complete visual refresh to make it even more to fun to play at parties.

### 3.1 — 2017-11-20

Optimised for the iPhone X!

All you fancy new phone users will enjoy the extra screen space this update makes use of.

### 3.0.1 — 2017-01-02

*Minor Bug Fixes*

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All apps by Christopher Harrison: https://appshunter.io/developer/907688897

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*