# Phrase Party! — catch it — Charades: Hint & Guess Phrases

> Charades-style phrase guessing game with customizable categories and modes. (iPhone/iPad app by logan sease.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [logan sease](https://appshunter.io/developer/306628400)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,604 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews.md

## What is Phrase Party!?

The phrase guessing party game your group will actually fight over.

Phrase Party is the fastest way to get a room laughing -- classic buzzer-style gameplay with 160+ categories, hand-picked phrases, and zero ads cluttering the fun. 
New in 2026: A new phrase category drops Every. Single. Week!

ALL ACCESS PASS -- FREE FOR 3 DAYS
Every new download gets a 3-day All Access Pass -- unlock all 160+ categories instantly, no strings attached. Play everything, then decide.

160+ CATEGORIES
Movies, Pop Culture, Kids Only, Comics, Bitcoin, Holidays, and way more. Mix and match or go full chaos and pick "Everything".

MULTIPLE GAME MODES
- Classic: race the buzzer with your team.
- Party Heads: phone on your forehead, friends give hints, tilt to pass or guess -- total chaos, guaranteed.
- Hint Sprint: built for Zoom, FaceTime, or any video call.
- Solo: use hints to keep your streak alive.

VIDEO RECAP
Watch a highlight reel of your game after you play. Cringe. Share. Repeat.

MAKE IT YOURS
Add your own phrases and share custom packs with friends. Tweak settings to fit your crowd.

AI-POWERED
Don't like our phrases? Use the built-in AI to generate entirely new categories on demand. Endless content, personalized to your crowd.

NO ADS. NO REPEATS. NO SPELLING ERRORS.
The free version includes 12 unrestricted categories with the full app experience and zero ads.

17+ YEARS OF UPDATES
New phrases and improvements every single month since day one. No other app in this category comes close.

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Phrase Party gameplay is inspired by Catch Phrase by Hasbro Inc. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro.
For our end license agreement see: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Vast phrase library with 100+ categories
- Play solo or with friends remotely
- Video recap of games
- Party Heads mode for interactive guessing
- Custom phrase creation and sharing
- Hint Sprint mode for video calls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phrase Party Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |
| Phrase Party Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Phrase Party Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adult Phrase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flashback Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Geeks Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Laugh Attack Phrase Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phrase Party Infinity | $25.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #192 in Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

## What do users think of Phrase Party!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun game to play with friends
- 🎉 Great party game
- 🕹️ Enjoyable solo or with a group
- 🎨 Customizable content
- 🎥 Recordings of game sessions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🔍 Repetitive phrases/categories
- 🔊 Volume/audio issues
- 🔍 Clues can be unclear or too revealing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after saving video
- Inability to upgrade/purchase content
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Facebook integration not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- More free content and categories
- Ability to remove/hide inappropriate categories
- Improved organization of custom lists
- Longer timer/countdown options
- Ability to track scores/stats

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Col

*2025-11-26, version 11.3*

Cool

### 5/5 — Yas Loved it

*2024-12-18, version 10.14.3*

FUUUUUUUN

### 1/5 — Booooo.

*2024-01-27, version 10.13.3*

Bring back the drop change.

### 1/5 — Skips

*2023-10-08, version 10.13.1*

We need we need more skipsmore skips

### 2/5 — No scores

*2023-06-03, version 10.12.1*

No scores

### 5/5 — I love this game so much!

*2023-01-01, version 10.11.1*

This game is so fun! I love to play this everyday!

### 1/5 — Timer too long

*2022-11-04, version 10.10.19*

I like to use this game in the classroom, so my time is limited.  Even at sprint speed, the timer goes too long.

### 5/5 — Ok game

*2022-01-31, version 10.10.15*

But we can’t get it to keep score

### 5/5 — Yay

*2022-01-16, version 10.10.13*

Yay

### 5/5 — Excellent game

*2020-09-04, version 10.9.13*

My wife and I are playing this right now even just the two of us because it’s fun even though it’s silly to play it was just two people. This is actually one of our favorite games to play with our best friends as a couples game, it’s just really good clean fun and we always end up laughing. Sometimes at the stupidest stuff!

## Frequently asked questions about Phrase Party!

### What is Phrase Party! Lite?

Phrase Party! Lite is a charades-style game where players guess phrases before a timer runs out. It offers a large selection of categories and multiple game modes for solo or group play.

### What are the key features of Phrase Party! Lite?

Key features include a diverse phrase library with over 100 categories, the ability to play solo or remotely with friends, a video recap function, and a 'Party Heads' mode for interactive guessing. Users can also create and share their own custom phrases.

### Is Phrase Party! Lite free to play?

This is a free version of the app that contains 4 categories and offers a full app experience without ads. Additional categories and content may be available through in-app purchases.

### Can I play Phrase Party! Lite with friends who are not nearby?

Yes, the app is designed for remote play. The 'Hint Sprint' mode is specifically optimized for playing with friends over video calls on platforms like Zoom or Facetime.

### What kind of phrases are available in the app?

The app features a wide variety of phrases across over 100 categories, including movies, pop culture, kids' themes, comics, Bitcoin, adult themes, and holidays, catering to diverse interests and age groups.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.0.1 — 2026-08-10

This update is a massive improvement for our automatic / AI deck building studio.
It also makes image generation for custom phrase categories optional by request. 
And improves some issues with the video playback feature. 

From our last release, check out our new AI powered Custom Deck Builder. Organize your custom phrases packs into themes and expand on your themes to build out amazing phrase packs with ease.

### 13.0.0 — 2026-08-06

Check out our new AI powered Custom Deck Builder. Organize your custom phrases packs into themes and expand on your themes to build out amazing phrase packs with ease.

### 12.0.7 — 2026-07-09

This update improves motion controls and video playback for party heads mode.
Solo mode will now help you install a better voice as well.
And we added about 1700 new phrases.
Enjoy!

### 12.0.6 — 2026-07-01

Getting our star and stripes on for the holiday, and a free 4th of July themed phrase pack :)

### 12.0.5 — 2026-06-20

We hope you are enjoying receiving a new category for free every single week!
This update fixes an issue with the category filter when opening from the weekly announcement notification
And it fixes an issue with the tiles on solo mode.

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