# Gartic.io vs Draw With Buddies Multiplayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gartic.io at none against Draw With Buddies Multiplayer's 18. Gartic.io also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Draw With Buddies Multiplayer's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 41%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw With Buddies Multiplayer sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Draw With Buddies Multiplayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Gartic.io's written reviews are positive against 63% of Draw With Buddies Multiplayer's.

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Draw With Buddies Multiplayer fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gartic.io | Draw With Buddies Multiplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-with-buddies-multiplayer/id1502088179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | #159 |
| Size | 56 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gartic Publicidade Digital LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/510511037) | [Fiddlerswork Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759727639) |

## What reviewers say

### Gartic.io

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Trivia, #182 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 With Buddies Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-with-buddies-multiplayer/id1502088179)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Word, #177 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a fun, collaborative drawing and guessing game with friends and other players online. Choose between relaxed 1v1 matches or fast-paced party games. Showcase your creations and earn rewards for daily participation.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer drawing and guessing, 1v1 and Party game modes, Save and share drawings, Daily and weekly quests, Friend system and invites, Community Showcase

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vip pass weekly | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited drawing storage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stickers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic pen | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spray can | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pass Tier 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vault of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and creative drawing game
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Great for playing with friends and family
- 💰 Ability to earn coins to unlock features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🎨 Limited drawing tools and color options
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes, especially in the gallery
- ⏱️ Timed gameplay can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues
- Account data loss or reset problems

**Requested features**

- More word options and variety
- Ability to customize player profiles
- Option to play without time limits
- Improved drawing tools and canvas size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gartic.io free?

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

### Is Draw With Buddies Multiplayer free?

Draw With Buddies Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gartic.io or Draw With Buddies Multiplayer?

Draw With Buddies Multiplayer is rated higher. Gartic.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Draw With Buddies Multiplayer averages 4.6 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Gartic.io or Draw With Buddies Multiplayer have ads?

Both Gartic.io and Draw With Buddies Multiplayer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gartic.io or Draw With Buddies Multiplayer?

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Draw With Buddies Multiplayer fortnightly. Most recently, Gartic.io was updated on September 28, 2026 and Draw With Buddies Multiplayer on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gartic.io or Draw With Buddies Multiplayer?

Gartic.io currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Draw With Buddies Multiplayer at #159. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*