Comparison

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends vs PassThePlot

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

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About

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends

This game transforms simple drawings into hilarious misinterpretations through a chain of guesses. It's perfect for parties and group gatherings, offering endless replayability with its vast word library and custom options.

Highlights
  • Telephone drawing game mechanics
  • 4,000+ words and 30+ categories
  • Custom word and phrase addition
  • Play on one device or multiple devices
  • Suitable for 2-25 players
  • No ads or interruptions
Features
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Draw it. Pass it. Guess it. Watch the chaos unfold. Draw & Guess is the telephone drawing game — you sketch a word, pass the device, and the next player guesses what it is. Their guess becomes the next word to draw. By the end of a round, "Cat" has turned into "Flying Lizard Wizard." The further it goes, the funnier it gets. No paper. No pencils. No ads. Just pure chaos. Whether you're at a party, on a road trip, or on the couch — pick a category and start sketching. Why You'll Love It: • The rare game that's actually fun for both kids and adults • Every round ends differently — no two games are alike • Perfect for parties, game nights, and family get-togethers • One game for the whole party — play with 2 to 25 people Features: • 4,000+ words and phrases across 30+ themed categories • Add your own custom words and phrases • Pass-and-play on one device or multi-device over WiFi/Bluetooth • Quick setup — no instructions needed • No ads, no interruptions Categories Include: Animals, Food, Hollywood, School, Technology, Travel, Space, Halloween, Christmas … and many more! Ready to see what happens when your drawing goes completely off the rails? Download Draw & Guess and find out. Try it free for 3 days — then keep the fun going. Subscription options: $4.99/week or $19.99/year (best value — over 90% off). Prices for US customers; pricing in other countries may vary. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your Apple Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.redapemobile.com/sketch-guess/terms.html Read the privacy policy here: https://www.redapemobile.com/sketch-guess/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PassThePlot

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Pass The Plot is a local multiplayer party game where stories spiral gloriously out of control. Gather your friends, connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and take turns writing prompts and drawing them, passing the chain around until nobody remembers how it started. No accounts, no internet, no servers. Just your devices, your creativity, and the inevitable chaos of your friends' terrible drawings. Created by the Absoluteam : Martina Maria Bruno , Pouya Sanjari Farsipour , Mohammad Masoumi Naserani , Sana Ravan , Shantia Azizian & Raffaella Ruggiero

Screenshots

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends4 screens
PassThePlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PassThePlot at none against Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends's 4. Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 & Guess Words w/ Friends sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PassThePlot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends ships an update fortnightly, PassThePlot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends versus PassThePlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw & Guess Words w/ FriendsPassThePlot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (289 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings289 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Ape MobileShantia Azizian

Bugs and requests

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Game glitches after ad-free purchase
  • Unable to connect more than two devices
  • Kicking back between devices in multiplayer
  • Game is buggy, unable to start a game with a group

Requested features

4 requests
  • Start with phrases instead of words for more interest
  • Improve multiplayer functionality across multiple devices
  • Add more drawing color options
  • Provide clearer visual cues for guessing

PassThePlot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

PassThePlot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends free?
Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassThePlot free?
PassThePlot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends or PassThePlot have ads?
Neither Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends nor PassThePlot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends or PassThePlot?
Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends ships an update fortnightly, and PassThePlot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Draw & Guess Words w/ Friends was updated on November 7, 2026 and PassThePlot on October 31, 2026.

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