# VRChat vs Gartic Phone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gartic Phone at 86% against VRChat's 46%. Gartic Phone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). VRChat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRChat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gartic Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gartic Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of VRChat's written reviews are positive against 86% of Gartic Phone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRChat | Gartic Phone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gartic-phone/id6788498566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | #154 |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VRChat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685027434) | [Gartic](https://appshunter.io/developer/510511037) |

## What reviewers say

### VRChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Role Playing, #133 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a vast virtual universe with endless possibilities, from thrilling adventures and games to social gatherings and creative expression. Connect with friends, meet new people, and even build your own worlds and avatars. Experience immersive social interaction, whether in VR or on mobile.

**Highlights:** Explore user-created worlds, Customize unique avatars, Play thousands of games, Connect with friends, Build your own virtual spaces, Full-body tracking support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRChat+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VRChat+ (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| 600 VRChat Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| VRChat+ Gift (One month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 VRChat Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 VRChat Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 VRChat Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3600 VRChat Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4800 VRChat Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 VRChat Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9000 VRChat Credits | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12000 VRChat Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fire game
- 🎉 Excited for iOS launch
- 🎨 Clean UI presentation
- 🌐 Able to play on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤔 Confusing login process
- 📱 Not optimized for small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working on iPad
- Login issues on some accounts

**Requested features**

- Google login option
- iPad support
- Improved compatibility for lower-end devices


### Gartic Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gartic-phone/id6788498566)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

This is a hilarious online telephone game where players take turns drawing sentences and then guessing drawings. Watch the original idea get hilariously lost through the chain of interpretations. It's free, easy to learn, and perfect for parties and online hangouts.

**Highlights:** Sentence to drawing interpretation, Drawing to sentence guessing, Animated GIF sharing, Multiple game modes, Creative drawing tools, Online multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRChat free?

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

### Is Gartic Phone free?

Gartic Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRChat or Gartic Phone?

Gartic Phone is rated higher. VRChat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Gartic Phone averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do VRChat or Gartic Phone have ads?

Gartic Phone shows ads; VRChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRChat or Gartic Phone?

VRChat ships an update weekly, and Gartic Phone weekly. Most recently, VRChat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gartic Phone on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VRChat or Gartic Phone?

VRChat currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Gartic Phone at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*