# Gartic.io vs Guessing Game for SharePlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gartic.io at none against Guessing Game for SharePlay's 4. Gartic.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (41% vs 27%). Guessing Game for SharePlay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guessing Game for SharePlay sells 4 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 Guessing Game for SharePlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gartic.io has 5.2K ratings behind it against 427, 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 27% of Guessing Game for SharePlay's.

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Guessing Game for SharePlay every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gartic.io | Guessing Game for SharePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garticio/id1270393677/reviews) | **[4.6 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessing-game-for-shareplay/id1573083328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 427 |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gartic Publicidade Digital LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/510511037) | [Cromulent Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/769433054) |

## What reviewers say

### Gartic.io

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### Guessing Game for SharePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessing-game-for-shareplay/id1573083328)

Engage in fun, casual party games with friends and family directly through FaceTime. Compete in two distinct modes: guessing phrases as they reveal letter by letter, or deciphering drawings before time expires. Enjoy seamless gameplay with no accounts or complex setup required.

**Highlights:** SharePlay integration, Guess the Phrase mode, Guess the Drawing mode, Voice-based answering, No account or setup needed, One-time in-app purchases for content packs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| TV Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game for anyone
- 💡 Difficulty can be changed
- 👍 Well thought out implementation
- 👍 SharePlay fun
- 👍 Meme game is enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Always lose color
- 🐛 Not enough time to guess
- 🐛 App always quits
- 🐛 Broken and doesn't work well
- 🐛 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- App always quits
- Game is broken
- Game not responding to input
- Inconsistent scoring in drawing game
- Losing color

**Requested features**

- Fix pricing discrepancy for additional packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gartic.io free?

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

### Is Guessing Game for SharePlay free?

Guessing Game for SharePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gartic.io or Guessing Game for SharePlay?

Guessing Game for SharePlay is rated higher. Gartic.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Guessing Game for SharePlay averages 4.6 from 427 ratings.

### Do Gartic.io or Guessing Game for SharePlay have ads?

Gartic.io shows ads; Guessing Game for SharePlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gartic.io or Guessing Game for SharePlay?

Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Guessing Game for SharePlay every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gartic.io was updated on September 28, 2026 and Guessing Game for SharePlay on September 19, 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.*