# Etch vs TinyTable

The clearest difference is rating: TinyTable at 5.0 against Etch's 4.5. TinyTable also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Etch's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Etch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TinyTable sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TinyTable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Etch ships an update every 2 months, TinyTable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Etch | TinyTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etch-telephone-drawing-game/id1550287122/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinytable-play-imessage-games/id6478256587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dillon Mok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466593084) | [Jem Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592798431) |

## What reviewers say

### Etch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etch-telephone-drawing-game/id1550287122)

This drawing and guessing game combines the telephone game with Pictionary. Players draw and guess words in a chain, leading to a funny reveal of the final drawing. It's designed for group play with friends and family, requiring no artistic skill.

**Highlights:** Telephone game meets Pictionary, Draw and guess word chains, Hilarious big reveal, Play with 3-8 players, 14 word categories, Custom word options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More colours | $0.99 | one-time |
| More time options | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drawing challenges | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $2.99 | one-time |


### TinyTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinytable-play-imessage-games/id6478256587)

Play tabletop, board, card, and party games with friends and family directly through FaceTime and iMessage using SharePlay. Enjoy a diverse game library and an intuitive interface for seamless virtual game nights.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer sessions via FaceTime/iMessage, SharePlay integration, Diverse library of tabletop and party games, Intuitive user interface, Easy setup and invitation process, Apple security protocols

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Master Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Game Master Pass - 30% off | $24.99 | per year |
| Quick Draw | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blindsided | $1.99 | one-time |
| Letter Blitz | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snowbble Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hive Mind | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Etch free?

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

### Is TinyTable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Etch or TinyTable?

TinyTable is rated higher. Etch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TinyTable averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Etch or TinyTable have ads?

Neither Etch nor TinyTable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Etch or TinyTable?

Etch ships an update every 2 months, and TinyTable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Etch was updated on October 23, 2026 and TinyTable on October 24, 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.*