Comparison

Scrawl vs Draw Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Scrawl

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You have 15 seconds to draw a word that's been given to you. Your opponent does the same. In the end, our super-secret robot tries to discover what you've drawn. The player the has the best drawing wins the game!

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Draw Buddy

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Unleash your creativity and challenge your friends in Draw Buddy, the fun, social, and competitive drawing game where every doodle tells a story! Draw Buddy mixes relaxing art, fast guessing, and social multiplayer fun into one addictive experience. Whether you love 1v1 turn-based challenges or chaotic live lobbies like party games, Draw Buddy has a mode for you. GAME MODES: - 1v1 Turn-Based Mode - Multiplayer Mode Draw a word, send it to a friend, and watch them try to guess using our unique letter-grid system. • Choose from 3 difficulty words • Watch replay of drawings • Earn points based on difficulty, speed & streak bonus • Play at your own pace — no pressure! Live Multiplayer (Skribbl-style gameplay) Join public or private lobbies with up to 10 players! • One player draws live • Others guess through fast chat • Faster guesses = more points • Rotate drawing turns automatically Perfect for parties, groups, and casual fun. FRIENDS & SOCIAL FEATURES Stay connected and compete with your buddies! • Add friends by username or shareable link • Challenge specific friends anytime • Buddy Score: earn points together in 1v1 sessions • Total Score: grow your overall ranking across all modes DAILY STREAK BONUS Play daily with your buddy to earn up to +100% bonus points. The longer your streak, the bigger the rewards! DRAWING TOOLS YOU’LL LOVE Everything unlocked from the start: • Smooth brushes • Brush size control • Undo/redo • Clean vertical canvas Zero paywalls. Pure drawing fun. CUSTOMIZE YOUR AVATAR Unlock tons of cosmetic items with coins: • Hats, helmets, crowns • Glasses & eye accessories • Fun facial expressions Show off your style while staying 100% fair (no gameplay advantages). SHARE YOUR ART ANYWHERE Save and share your drawings on: • TikTok • Instagram • WhatsApp • Snapchat • Any social platform Make your creations go viral! FAIR FREEMIUM EXPERIENCE Draw Buddy is free to play with optional purchases: • Cosmetic items • Coin bundles • Occasional rewarded ads for bonuses • Optional streak freeze item No loot boxes. No pay-to-win. LEADERBOARDS Compete globally or locally! • Friends leaderboard • Local leaderboard • Global Top 100 • Filters: Today, Week, All-Time Climb the ranks and show the world your creative skills. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES • English • Spanish • Portuguese • French • German • Italian DAILY QUESTS, ACHIEVEMENTS & REWARDS Earn rewards for: • Guessing words • Drawing difficult prompts • Beating friends • Adding buddies • Climbing leaderboards Complete your quests daily and keep progressing fast! WHY YOU’LL LOVE DRAW BUDDY • Fun for all skill levels (artists & beginners) • Play anytime, real-time or turn-based • Extremely social & competitive • Unique replay system • Addictive progression & customization Ready to draw, guess, and become the ultimate Buddy artist? Download Draw Buddy now and start creating your story!

Screenshots

Scrawl4 screens
Draw Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrawl at none against Draw Buddy's 3. Scrawl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Draw Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Scrawl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Scrawl versus Draw Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrawlDraw Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiip AGJULIAN NOLL

In-app purchases

None

Scrawl

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Draw Buddy

One-time3
  • Headwear Skin$1.99
  • Eye Skin$1.99
  • Expression Skin$1.99

Questions

Is Scrawl free?
Scrawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw Buddy free?
Draw Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrawl or Draw Buddy have ads?
Draw Buddy shows ads; Scrawl does not.

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