# SketchParty TV — The drawing game for Apple TV! > Digital Pictionary-style drawing and guessing party game for Apple TV and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Magnate Interactive Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchparty-tv/id500175028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Magnate Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Family - Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,436 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.1 · 48 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2012-07-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchparty-tv/id500175028/reviews.md ## What is SketchParty TV? "If you like Pictionary but hate cleaning up all those scraps of paper, SketchParty TV is the game for you." - Macworld SketchParty TV is the fun Pictionary-style drawing and guessing party game to play on your iPad and Apple TV! As seen in a WWDC keynote! A MUST-HAVE PARTY GAME You could buy an easel, a huge pad of paper, and some markers, then write down a really long list of words and make up some rules and try and keep track of points and get marker smudges all over your furniture. But who wants to do that? OR! You could play a fun drawing game using items you already have around the house, like your iPad, high-definition television, and Apple TV. Just enable AirPlay Mirroring, choose sides, and start a SketchParty. It's so simple! A TRULY SOCIAL GAME SketchParty TV is a team game like Pictionary or "Win, Lose or Draw", and up to 8 players per team can join in on the fun. That's a pretty big party! And it's fun for ages 8 and up. Gather up your family, call your friends, and play SketchParty today! GAMEPLAY REQUIREMENTS Note: SketchParty TV requires an AirPlay Mirroring-capable device and either SketchParty TV running on the 4th generation Apple TV or an Apple TV 2 or later to play. SketchParty TV can also be played using Apple's AV adapter or a Mac/PC app like Reflector. (See http://SketchPartyTV.com for device compatibility.) AS SEEN ON Engadget/TUAW and Mac|Format Magazine Editor's Choice app. As seen on ABC, Macworld, Fortune, Mashable, Techcrunch, Gotta Be Mobile, MacStories, iMore, Touch Arcade, 148Apps, The Loop, and more. WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING "SketchParty TV is an extremely fun app, built to entertain friends and family members for hours on end." - CNET "It's ingenious, executed to perfection and a huge amount of fun for groups." - Engadget "If you own an Apple TV, you need to own SketchParty TV." - GottaBeMobile "One of the best iOS party games." - iMore "SketchParty TV is a real gem." - MacStories "If you like Pictionary but hate cleaning up all those scraps of paper, SketchParty TV is the game for you." - Macworld "There are some games, like SketchParty TV, that really sing on the Apple TV." - Mashable "SketchParty TV really shines. Huge family fun." - Sixcolors "SketchParty TV is a great way to get the whole family involved together in a fun game." - TWiT ----------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out Waypoint EDU for AR scavenger hunts. And TRUTH TRUTH LIE on the iMessage App Store. How well do your friends know you? ----------------------------------------------------------- Made by Matt Braun | magnate interactive ## Key features - Pictionary-style drawing and guessing - Digital alternative to paper games - Team-based gameplay - Supports up to 8 players per team - AirPlay Mirroring integration - Suitable for ages 8 and up ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $5.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Very Nice Tip | $1.99 | one-time | | Really Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Super Nice Tip | $9.99 | one-time | | Extremely Nice Tip! | $19.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #72 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store) - #78 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 104) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchparty-tv/id500175028/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very fun group game. *2025-12-29* Tried this for the first time this week with the family… It was an absolute hoot to see our terrible drawings up on the TV and pass around the iPad trying to help our team guess what we are drawing. Was very interactive with the kids and really all ages. The connection between the iPad and the Apple TV app was seamless and solid, no issues. Highly recommend. We used an iPad with an Apple Pencil in our situation and it worked awesome. **Developer response:** Thank you for giving it a try! It's always appreciated, hearing that families have fun playing the game, without issues. And the "terrible" drawings are half the fun 😅 Thanks again for playing SketchParty TV ✏️ 🥳 📺 ### 2/5 — Update sucks *2025-12-26, version 5.2.1* Update does not allow you to enter names and app support does not exist ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-11-19, version 5.0.3* Doesn’t work on more than a device. Just lost the money. ### 5/5 — More words! *2025-09-27* Love this game. Played for years now. It’s just frustrating the word list is so small and repeats quickly. I would pay for different list of words. Monetize it. Make a way for us to load banks of words. Make games of different varieties of words. More words! **Developer response:** Thank you for playing! It's always great to hear from longtime SketchParty TV players. For the words: have you tried any of the word lists available from the "Choose Word List" screen? There's a brand new collection of Animal-themed lists including Farm Animals and Dinosaurs, which we think kids will love. You can also use the "Create New Word List" option to add your own, and you can copy and paste from another source, like a website or ChatGPT. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2025-08-21* Love this app. It is so much fun. Love playing with the family! I really love the fact that you can add your own words - it has allowed us to include words that the little ones can read on their own and has made the experience so much fun. **Developer response:** Thank you for playing and for the suggestion about post-game adjustment. And while SketchParty TV is meant to be played with Apple TV, many TV makers now support AirPlay without an extra device. ### 5/5 — Enjoyed by kids and adults *2025-05-13* We enjoy playing with the whole family **Developer response:** Thank you for playing SketchParty TV! ### 5/5 — The greatest digital Pictionary experience period! *2025-01-02* So much fun to play in teams on the appletv. This game is so perfect I only wish that they would update it with new words. Please make a version that can be played online with a group. I would pay any amount to be able to do this with my family remotely. **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words! There's an update out now with four new word lists. (And note taken about being able to play online with your family, this is something we've been thinking about doing for a long time as well…) ### 4/5 — Fun time with the family *2024-01-02* The family enjoys playing the game, especially the grandkids at family get-togethers. We’re always in for a laugh with some of the drawings. Even though you can add words, it would be nice if a new group of words were added with an update or paid add on word packs. It might be worth the fifth star. **Developer response:** Thank you for playing SketchParty TV with your family! I've just released an update with four new word lists (free!). Please let me know what you think. As always, the word lists are kid- and family-friendly; these are animal-themed, and there's even a dinosaur and extinct animals list. ### 1/5 — Sooooo sad *2022-12-30, version 4.6.0* I could not get this hooked up to my tv. So it was a waste! ### 4/5 — Love this app, but…. *2022-06-17* Love this app. It is so much fun. But….it seems to only work with Apple TV, which I don’t have at home and I can’t just mirror the screen. Also, we can’t adjust the score after the time is up, which sometimes we need to, because we get too excited and can’t get to the pause before the time is up. ## Frequently asked questions about SketchParty TV ### What is SketchParty TV? SketchParty TV is a digital party game that mimics the popular Pictionary game. It allows players to draw words or phrases on an iPad and have their teammates guess them, all displayed on an Apple TV. It's designed to be a fun, social experience without the mess of traditional drawing games. ### What are the gameplay requirements for SketchParty TV? To play SketchParty TV, you will need an AirPlay Mirroring-capable device. The game requires either the 4th generation Apple TV or an Apple TV 2 or later. Alternatively, it can be played using Apple's AV adapter or third-party Mac/PC apps like Reflector for screen mirroring. ### How many people can play SketchParty TV? SketchParty TV is a team-based game that can accommodate a large number of players. Up to 8 players can join each team, making it suitable for larger gatherings and parties. The game is recommended for ages 8 and up. ### Is SketchParty TV a free app? The application is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can get started with the core game for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or features. ### How does SketchParty TV work with Apple TV? SketchParty TV leverages AirPlay Mirroring to display the drawing interface from your iPad onto your Apple TV. This allows all players in the room to see the drawings and guesses on a larger screen, enhancing the party game experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.4.3 — 2026-06-21 - Prevents a potential intermittent crash when a game round ends. ### 5.4.2 — 2026-05-14 - Fixes an issue with default value for auto-advance after speech recognition. ### 5.4.1 — 2026-05-12 - Improved speech recognition for longer phrases. Use your voice for a brand new way to play - SketchParty TV can automatically advance when it hears the current word or phrase. Speech recognition happens on-device and no recordings are stored or transmitted. English-only, works best in smaller to medium-sized groups. - Improved scroll performance on the Past Games screen. - Improved and modernized game Options screen. ### 5.4.0 — 2026-05-12 - Use your voice for a brand new way to play - SketchParty TV can automatically advance when it hears the current word or phrase. Speech recognition happens on-device and no recordings are stored or transmitted. English-only, works best in smaller to medium-sized groups. - Improved and modernized game Options screen. - Improved performance on the Past Games screen. ### 5.3.0 — 2026-04-14 • Changes the way words are shuffled so you're far less likely to see repeat words in a game. • Performance improvements and other bug fixes. ## Apps similar to SketchParty TV | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Charades: Family Games Night](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades-family-games-night/id1448679510) | 4.7 (621) | Free | Games | | [Doodle Me - Drawing Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-me-drawing-game/id1661399019) | 4.7 (123) | Free | Games | | [Charades For Adults: Hot Heads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades-for-adults-hot-heads/id1296644654) | 4.7 (807) | Free | Games | | [Truth or Drink Dirty Dare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-or-drink-dirty-dare/id1483925124) | 4.6 (3,311) | Free | Games | | [Word Party!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-party/id1394301730) | 4.5 (157) | Free | Games | | [Heads Up!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up/id623592465) | 4.8 (294,119) | $1.99 | Games | ## More apps by Magnate Interactive Ltd - [MASH](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash/id303058767) - [MASH - Discover Your Future](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash-discover-your-future/id305676364) - [Stare Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stare-master/id733342409) - [Truth Truth Lie](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-truth-lie/id1156900237) - [Waypoint EDU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-edu/id1248849526) All apps by Magnate Interactive Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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