# Wordraw - Word Generator — Game Word Generator & Timer

> Random word generator and timer for guessing games and creative inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Gayan Abeysundara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordraw-word-generator/id983171542 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gayan Abeysundara](https://appshunter.io/developer/983163022)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 459 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordraw-word-generator/id983171542/reviews.md

## What is Wordraw?

Wordraw is the best Pictionary word generator on the planet. Use it for Pictionary, Charades, Catch Phrase and other word guessing games! Also use Wordraw for brainstorming words, improv ideas, writing inspiration and learning exercises. Did we mention it includes a built-in timer? Well it does! What more can you ask for?

This app replaces the box of Pictionary cards and puts everything in an easy to use interface. Wordraw provides a great list of random words organized based on difficulty level. All you need is a whiteboard or something else to draw on and a fun group of friends!

To play Wordraw, make two teams with your group of friends. A person on each team must draw, act out or provide clues for the word without saying it. If their team guesses the word before the timer runs out, the team gets a point. Switch teams and keep repeating this until all players have gone up. In the end the team with the most points wins!

## Key features

- Pictionary word generator
- Charades word generator
- Catch Phrase word generator
- Built-in timer
- Random words by difficulty
- Brainstorming tool
- Writing inspiration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wordraw?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Great for Pictionary
- 👍 Good value for word packs
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun for conversation starters
- 👍 Works well for games
- 👍 Good stand-in for physical game

**Cons**

- 👎 Limited free words
- 👎 Words repeat quickly
- 👎 Need to pay for more words
- 👎 Not enough words
- 👎 App can be misleading
- 👎 Some words are hard to draw
- 👎 No alarm for timer
- 👎 Cannot adjust timer easily

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't let me upgrade
- Words aren't random
- App doesn't work
- Cannot open the app

**Most requested features**

- More words in the free version
- Categories of words
- Song-friendly mode
- Start screen/button
- Score keeper feature
- Timer adjustment without settings
- Alarm for timer
- More word pack options
- Nouns only option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordraw-word-generator/id983171542/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No

*2026-06-01*

No

### 1/5 — Actually takes the mick

*2024-04-01, version 1.7.0*

You have a limited amount of words then have to pay for more, you pay for words, utter insanity

### 4/5 — Great design but repeats words

*2022-12-25*

Timer, reset, difficulty levels….check.

Repeating words after 10 words…check.  Almost 200K English words and it repeats after 10.

Put in a simple logic check to not repeat a word if it has been used in past 300 words and store it as data on device.  Done…then it’s perfect.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review. Once the list of words has been cycled through, words will be repeated. In the free version there is a limited number of words. If you purchase one of the Word Packs, you'll have a lot more words and less chance of repeat. Thanks!

### 4/5 — I like it

*2022-05-16*

I’m using this app for probably a not very common reason, It looks like most people are using this for games. I use this to generate a random word to say and come back to everyday. So if I ever don’t know what to say in a situation I’ll go back to that word. It’s really fun and brings humor and conversation starters abroad. Also works good when your with a group and want something to talk about.

**Developer response:** That's a really interesting use for the app, thanks for the review!

### 5/5 — Simple App, Great Value

*2021-06-27*

We used this for Pictionary and made it through a whole game with 4 people and no repeat words, and no technical issues.
Absolutely worth $1 for the word pack, so we purchased it for next time.
One suggestion for improvement would be a start screen/button so opening the app doesn’t immediately give you a word, causing the phone’s owner to see it when they’re not the current player.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review and the purchase! Your suggestion about not showing the first word on startup is a great idea. We'll consider that for the next update. Thanks again!

### 5/5 — Cool

*2020-12-28*

Great game!

**Developer response:** Glad you like it.. thanks for the feedback!

### 5/5 — So far this is perfect

*2020-02-23*

Just need an app that provided the words and a timer for the words so we can play Pictionary. I found this to work perfectly. Only bad thing was eventually you run out of words and other then “Christmas” topic there was no option to buy any more words.

**Developer response:** Appreciate the review and glad you liked it!

### 3/5 — Not enough words

*2019-12-01*

Game is good however the app does not have enough words! My friends used up all the words plus got more words through paying and finished all of them in one sitting!

**Developer response:** The word pack has an extra 1000 words... sorry to hear you ran out! Will consider adding extra word packs. Thanks for using the app and reviewing.

### 4/5 — Play with Songs!

*2019-11-24*

Please make this more song friendly like the word association Elle magazine is doing with celebrities. They see a word and have to think of lyrics from a song that has the word in 10 seconds!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the suggestion, that's a great idea! Thanks for the review.

### 1/5 — You have to buy more words

*2019-03-24*

Started playing Pictionary with my family and we didn’t even get through a full game before the words started to repeat!

**Developer response:** There is a limited number of words in the free version. You can purchase the Word Pack for more words. We don't show any ads so the only way of supporting continued development is through in-app purchases. Thanks for the review.

## Frequently asked questions about Wordraw

### What does Wordraw do?

Wordraw is a word generator designed for games like Pictionary, Charades, and Catch Phrase. It provides random words organized by difficulty and includes a built-in timer to facilitate gameplay. It can also be used for brainstorming and creative writing prompts.

### How do I play a game with Wordraw?

To play, divide your group into two teams. One person from each team draws a word from the app and must get their team to guess it by drawing, acting, or giving clues without saying the word. If the team guesses correctly before the timer runs out, they score a point. The team with the most points at the end wins.

### Is Wordraw free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a word generator and timer. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

### What kind of words can I generate?

The app provides a great list of random words that are organized based on difficulty levels. This allows you to tailor the game's challenge to your group's preferences.

### What are the use cases for Wordraw besides games?

Beyond word guessing games, Wordraw is useful for brainstorming ideas, generating prompts for improv comedy, and finding inspiration for writing projects. The random word generation can spark creativity in various contexts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2022-08-02

New dark mode and bold font setting!

### 1.6.2 — 2021-07-19

Minor update to keep the app running smooth!

### 1.6.1 — 2020-04-30

Fixes a bug in purchasing words on iOS 13.

### 1.6.0 — 2018-12-17

The long-awaited Christmas Word Pack expansion is now available for purchase. Get it for the winter holidays!

### 1.5.1 — 2018-06-19

Update app name and description.

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