# PictureIt vs Pictionary Game

The clearest difference is rating: PictureIt at 4.5 against Pictionary Game's 2.1. PictureIt also leads on ratings volume (391 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PictureIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pictionary Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PictureIt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PictureIt has 391 ratings behind it against 7, 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 33% of Pictionary Game's.

PictureIt ships an update every 2 weeks, Pictionary Game every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureIt | Pictionary Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictureit-pictionary/id1514525835/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictionary-game/id6444769504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harold Lomotey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374220117) | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) |

## 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


### Pictionary Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictionary-game/id6444769504)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever Feature | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PictureIt free?

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

### Is Pictionary Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PictureIt or Pictionary Game?

PictureIt is rated higher. PictureIt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Pictionary Game averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do PictureIt or Pictionary Game have ads?

Both PictureIt and Pictionary Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PictureIt or Pictionary Game?

PictureIt ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pictionary Game every 5 weeks. Most recently, PictureIt was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pictionary Game on October 17, 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.*