# DrawWhat? vs Squishmallows Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrawWhat? at 100% against Squishmallows Match's 53%. DrawWhat? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Squishmallows Match's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawWhat? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squishmallows Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawWhat? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squishmallows Match has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DrawWhat?'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Squishmallows Match's.

DrawWhat? ships an update every 6 months, Squishmallows Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawWhat? | Squishmallows Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawwhat/id1669818993/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fish People Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669818995) | [East Side Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/498050264) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawWhat?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawwhat/id1669818993)

This app offers a vast collection of creative drawing prompts to inspire artists and overcome creative blocks. It provides unique ideas, seasonal themes, and mix-and-match elements to spark imagination for your next artwork. Note that drawing functionality is not included; it solely provides inspiration.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique drawing prompts, Seasonal and holiday-themed prompts, Mix-and-match subjects and activities, Save favorite prompts, Over 1 million unique prompt combinations (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Prompts | $2.99 | one-time |


### Squishmallows Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167)

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure featuring collectible characters. Unlock rare characters, customize your display, and participate in special events. Enjoy gameplay at your own pace with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Collectible Squishmallows, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Customizable player feed, Seasonal content and drops, Claw machine mini-game, No timer for relaxed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Initial Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Out of Moves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drop Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Entertaining and colorful
- 🎨 Well-done graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Constant requests for money
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔥 Makes devices overheat
- 🤯 Difficult levels with no options to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Quests not showing up
- Stuck in certain levels
- Glitches preventing progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More ways to earn in-game currency without spending money


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawWhat? free?

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

### Is Squishmallows Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawWhat? or Squishmallows Match?

DrawWhat? is rated higher. DrawWhat? averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Squishmallows Match averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do DrawWhat? or Squishmallows Match have ads?

Squishmallows Match shows ads; DrawWhat? does not.

### Which is updated more often, DrawWhat? or Squishmallows Match?

DrawWhat? ships an update every 6 months, and Squishmallows Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, DrawWhat? was updated on June 2, 2026 and Squishmallows Match on September 23, 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.*