Gartic.io vs Pictionary Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gartic.io
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.
- Guessing game
- Drawing game
- Multiplayer
- Custom rooms
- Invite friends
- Themed rounds
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Welcome to Gartic.io! Gartic.io welcomes you with the fun of guessing and drawing! In each round, a player draws something for the others to guess what it is. Choose one of the words to draw and let the game begin! The player who achieves the points goal first gets the top place. You can also choose from the available themes or even create your own room, inviting up to 50 friends by sharing the link.
Pictionary Game
Engage in the classic drawing and guessing game with this app. It offers multiple game modes, including AR and pinch-to-draw features, allowing you to play with friends or test your drawing skills against AI. Create custom categories for endless fun.
- Classic drawing and guessing gameplay
- Augmented Reality (AR) drawing mode
- Pinch-to-draw with AI detection
- Customizable game categories
- Multiple game modes
- Play with friends
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"Pictionary Game" is designed for fans of the classic drawing and guessing game. With this app, you can generate Pictionary words and enjoy playing the game right from your device. There are three exciting game modes to choose from: 1. Pictionary Words: This mode is suitable for players of all skill levels and includes three default categories: Animal, Food, and Sweet. You can play these default categories and also create your own custom categories to be played with your friends. 2. Pictionary AR Draw: This is a unique AR game mode where one player draw with their fingers and the other player has to guess. The player who correctly guesses the most drawings wins the game. 3. Pictionary Pinch Draw: In this mode, players select a letter from A to Z and draw it with their fingers. The AI system will detect if the drawing is correct.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gartic.io at 4.5 against Pictionary Game's 2.1. Gartic.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pictionary Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gartic.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gartic.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gartic.io has 5.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Gartic.io's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pictionary Game's.
Gartic.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Pictionary Game every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gartic.io | Pictionary Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better | 2.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gartic Publicidade Digital LTDA | Hanja Devi |
Customer experience
Gartic.io
Pictionary Game
Bugs and requests
Gartic.io
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard issues preventing users from guessing or chatting
- Crashes and loading problems
- Sync issues between drawing and touch input
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Pictionary Game
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gartic.io
No in-app purchases
Pictionary Game
- Remove Ads Forever Feature$4.99
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