Swatch This

Swatch This

Color naming game

67 ratings
13 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 16, 2021
  • June 28, 2026

Features

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About

A multiplayer game where players invent creative names for real paint swatches. Compete with friends or strangers to guess the official color names and earn points. Offers various game modes for different playstyles.

Invent creative color names
Guess real paint swatch names
Online turn-based multiplayer
Private matches with friends
Pass & Play mode
Pen & Paper mode
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What's New in Swatch This

2.4

June 28, 2026

- New fonts - Smoother animations on iPad - The ability to delete matches (swipe or long press on a match that no one else has joined) - Correct vs incorrect color name guesses are now more clear - Swatch this will auto-guess colors for slow players after a period of time to keep the game moving

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Palette Pack

Unlock a huge palette of new color swatches.

User reviews

No One Player & No Online Players

It could be fun, but there is no one player version so you have to have someone with you to play with or be matched online. Unfortunately most of the games sit “waiting for player” and you are never matched, so the game is never finished.

Super Fun and great party game!

We always play this game with guests and we always make up funny paint names which is why we love it. I wish there was more color variety because we often get the same colors and it can get a little repetitive. Other than that, it’s a great game!

Love the local play

I’ve only played it locally, though there is an online option, but I love this game and play it with who ever is around me when we have a little down time, like while in a restaurant. And everyone always ends up loving it too. Personally, I think paying $2 for more swatches was worth it, and would like it if they added some more!
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Good concept, terrible execution

I downloaded this game a few days ago. In that time, I tried to play six games. Only two of them have been completed. One of them was begun on TUESDAY of last week (it’s Sunday night) and is still waiting to complete. What this says to me is the developers didn’t think through the online aspect of this at all. People play games when they have free time, and expect the game to begin and end in a reasonable amount of time and have fallbacks for if a player drops mid-game or doesn’t take a turn in a timely manner, such as having default auto-generated answers that the game provides on a player’s behalf if the player doesn’t provide them. There are so many PVP games on the market that successfully account for this that could be used as a model. There should be a timer to name the colors— say, one minute per color— and it shouldn’t be turn-based. Everyone should be naming colors in the same four-minute timeframe. Once the names are in, at the four minute mark or sooner, everyone should get the names sent to them immediately and should, again at the same time, have thirty seconds per color to pick the best answer. At the two minute mark, the winner is selected. Why is the game turn-based in a way where games are held up by players who leave and never come back? This isn’t a new or experimental idea so it should be easy to follow best practices for this style of gameplay in games already on the market. If that can get revamped, I think this game could be a lot of fun. It’s just not right now.
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Great concept, but not enough players

Don’t get me wrong, the game is fun! However, there’s not a huge player base, and I’m usually stuck waiting days for the next turn on an online match. If you could play locally online, match with other players who are actively online, or at the very least get a notification when another player has finished their turn, this would be a 5 star game!
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FAQ

How many players can play Swatch This?

Swatch This supports 2 to 8 players. You can play online with friends or strangers, or locally using Pass & Play or Pen & Paper modes.

Can I play Swatch This offline?

While the online multiplayer modes require an internet connection, the 'Pass & Play' and 'Pen & Paper' modes can be played offline on a single device.

What are the game modes in Swatch This?

Swatch This features online turn-based multiplayer (Quick Match or private matches), Pass & Play for single-device multiplayer, and Pen & Paper mode for a board game-like experience.

How does scoring work in Swatch This?

Players earn points by correctly guessing the official color names and by successfully fooling other players into choosing their made-up names.

Is Swatch This suitable for children?

Swatch This has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game encourages creativity and word association.

How often is Swatch This updated?

The latest version, 2.3, was last updated on February 2, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the game.

What is the Palette Pack in Swatch This?

The Palette Pack is an optional in-app purchase that permanently unlocks many more color swatches for use in the game, enhancing the variety of colors you can name and guess.

What devices can I play Swatch This on?

Swatch This is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a flexible gaming experience across Apple's mobile platforms.