# Swatch This — Color naming game

> Multiplayer color naming game with real paint swatches. (iPhone/iPad app by Radio Silence.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatch-this/id1522807853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Radio Silence](https://appshunter.io/developer/568272865)
- Category: Games, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2021-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatch-this/id1522807853/reviews.md

## What is Swatch This?

Swatch This is a color naming game for 2-8 players, featuring real, outrageous paint swatches.

Real-life paint colors aren’t just called yellow or pink or blue, they’re much more evocative and fun. So a yellow-gold might be “Sunny Side Up,” a bright pink “Sweet Sixteen,” or a blue “Fountain.”

In Swatch This you’ll create your own color names, as serious or silly as you want.

The other players in the match are making up names too, so at the end everyone will try to pick out the real name from the made-up ones. Guess the right name and you'll get points — fool another player and you’ll get more!

Swatch This features multiple game modes.
- Online turn-based multiplayer: play a Quick Match with a random opponent, or a private match with 1-7 friends
- Pass & Play: play on a single device by taking turns
- Pen & Paper: play on a single device by writing color names on paper, like a board game

There are no consumable in-app purchases. Play unlimited matches in all game modes for free. If you enjoy the game, please consider buying the Palette Pack to permanently unlock many more color swatches.

## Key features

- Invent creative color names
- Guess real paint swatch names
- Online turn-based multiplayer
- Private matches with friends
- Pass & Play mode
- Pen & Paper mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Palette Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatch-this/id1522807853/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No One Player & No Online Players

*2025-11-26*

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.

### 5/5 — Super Fun and great party game!

*2023-10-01*

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!

### 5/5 — Love the local play

*2022-10-22*

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!

### 1/5 — Good concept, terrible execution

*2022-02-17*

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.

### 3/5 — Great concept, but not enough players

*2022-02-05*

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!

### 5/5 — Nice

*2021-12-28, version 1.03*

You can play with friends

### 1/5 — Tedious and boring.

*2021-12-23, version 1.03*

^^^^

### 3/5 — Fun but frustrating

*2021-11-11*

I really like the concept of the game but it is to slow paced. I would like it where they match you with someone that is playing the game at the same time. Waiting days for someone to take their turn is very frustrating. I’m not going to delete because this could be a fun game, just hoping they change it. When that happens they get ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2021-10-29*

I really enjoy this game I play it with my friends at school while we wait for class and they really enjoy it as well. Overall great game that has caused me and my friends much joy.

### 3/5 — Online Multiplayer not working

*2021-10-03*

Fun game! The automatch for more than one opponent isn't working. I select to add more players to automatch and it goes to a loading/quit screen and it just has a spinning loading circle. I can't tap on anything and I have to close the app and reopen it. I would love to play against more than one opponent but it never loads.

**Developer response:** Thank you for letting me know! This is actually a bug with iOS 15's automatch. I’ve informed Apple and they said they’re working on it, so I'm really hoping it gets fixed soon.

P.S. I like that your username sounds like a paint color

## Frequently asked questions about Swatch This

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2026-06-28

- 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

### 2.3 — 2026-02-02

Fixed a bug on iPad where current online matches weren't showing up in the menu.

### 2.2 — 2025-11-11

16 new colors, including Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year, "Silhouette"!

### 2.1 — 2025-09-26

The iPad version of Swatch This got a lot of love in this update! The app now takes much better advantage of big displays.

### 2.0 — 2025-02-06

Swatch This has been reworked from the ground up for a better experience. Online matches now use a backend built for Swatch This instead of Game Center. This means:
 - Online matches are simpler to start and join
 - Online matches are still turn-based, but they can now be played concurrently (so you can take a turn at the same time as other players)
 - Match history is saved and viewable
 - Game Center is still used for achievements and leaderboards but not for matchmaking

Other notable changes:
 - Dark mode, featuring Plum Royale and Tropical Dusk colors
 - Increased challenge in a 2-player match
 - New icons and animations

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