# Gartic.io vs Draw it

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gartic.io at none against Draw it's 10. Gartic.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 28%). Draw it's advantage is ratings volume (561K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw it sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Gartic.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gartic.io against 4.5 for Draw it. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw it has 561K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Gartic.io's written reviews are positive against 28% of Draw it's.

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Draw it every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gartic.io | Draw it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677/reviews) | [4.5 (561K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-it/id1451505313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **561K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gartic Publicidade Digital LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/510511037) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Gartic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Trivia, #174 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fun drawing and guessing game where players take turns drawing a word for others to guess. The first to reach the point goal wins. Create custom rooms for up to 50 friends.

**Highlights:** Guessing game, Drawing game, Multiplayer, Custom rooms, Invite friends, Themed rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Enjoyable drawing and guessing experience
- 👥 Ability to play with others
- 🎉 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lack of moderation leading to inappropriate content
- 🤖 Issues with bots and vote-kicking
- 🖌️ Drawing tools and interface could be improved
- 🕰️ Long waiting times between turns

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues preventing users from guessing or chatting
- Crashes and loading problems
- Sync issues between drawing and touch input

**Requested features**

- Add chat filters and better moderation tools
- Improve drawing tools and interface
- Implement a friends system to play with known contacts
- Provide more game modes and themes


### Draw it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-it/id1451505313)

Test your drawing speed and creativity against the clock. Guess words and collect points by sketching quickly to outsmart the timer. Unlock new word packs and enjoy fast-paced rounds or casual doodling.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced drawing challenge, Race against the clock, Guess the word, Unlockable word packs, Simple controls, Creative sketching and doodling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw it VIP MEMBERSHIP | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP! | $9.49 | per month |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad free drawing | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad free drawing | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad free drawing | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Helps improve drawing skills
- 🤩 Competitive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Inaccurate AI guessing
- 🤯 Unfair ranking system
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during drawing
- Timer continues even when app is unresponsive
- Inconsistent guessing of drawings

**Requested features**

- Allow players to guess drawings
- Longer gameplay rounds
- More drawing tools and customization options
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gartic.io free?

Gartic.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Draw it free?

Draw it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gartic.io or Draw it?

Gartic.io and Draw it are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.2K and 561K ratings respectively.

### Do Gartic.io or Draw it have ads?

Both Gartic.io and Draw it show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gartic.io or Draw it?

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Draw it every 2 months. Most recently, Gartic.io was updated on September 28, 2026 and Draw it on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*