# PictureIt vs Multiplayer Board Games

The clearest difference is ads: Multiplayer Board Games at none against PictureIt's shown. Multiplayer Board Games also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (2K vs 394). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PictureIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Multiplayer Board Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multiplayer Board Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplayer Board Games has 2K ratings behind it against 394, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PictureIt's written reviews are positive against 49% of Multiplayer Board Games's.

PictureIt ships an update every 2 weeks, Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureIt | Multiplayer Board Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictureit-pictionary/id1514525835/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 394 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harold Lomotey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374220117) | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) |

## What reviewers say

### PictureIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictureit-pictionary/id1514525835)

Engage in a fun, live drawing and guessing game with friends and family. Choose from pre-set categories or create your own for a personalized Pictionary experience. Instantly invite loved ones to join the creative fun.

**Highlights:** Live drawing sessions, Variety of categories, Custom category creation, Instant friend invites, Multiplayer gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create Category | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun with friends/family
- 💡 Customizable categories
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Option to skip words
- 💡 Option to extend time limit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very laggy
- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Broken paid features
- 🐛 Distorted drawings on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance
- App stays on white screen
- App crashes/freezes
- Paid features not working (categories)
- Distorted drawings on different devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Option to play with random people
- One-on-one matches without simultaneous online presence
- Ability to mix all categories
- Option to change time limit


### Multiplayer Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867)

Enjoy a variety of classic board games online with friends. Experience the fun of a board game cafe from anywhere, anytime. A growing library of popular titles ensures endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Play live games with friends, Board game cafe experience, Library of classic games, Chess, Word Tiles, Hangman, Draw

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun games to play
- 👥 Great for playing with friends and family
- 💰 Completely free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Aggressive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome UI changes
- 🔒 Inability to delete/end games
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Losing user accounts and progress
- Inability to sign back in after being logged out
- Slow loading and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more game options
- Allow playing with random opponents
- Implement voice chat functionality
- Improve dice/game randomization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PictureIt free?

PictureIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Multiplayer Board Games free?

Multiplayer Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PictureIt or Multiplayer Board Games?

Multiplayer Board Games is rated higher. PictureIt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Multiplayer Board Games averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do PictureIt or Multiplayer Board Games have ads?

PictureIt shows ads; Multiplayer Board Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, PictureIt or Multiplayer Board Games?

PictureIt ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. Most recently, PictureIt was updated on October 27, 2026 and Multiplayer Board Games on October 30, 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.*