Comparison

Scribble Pass vs Bad Cards Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Scribble Pass

A hilarious pass-and-play drawing game where words transform as they travel. Draw a word, pass the device, and watch friends guess the drawing, leading to comical misunderstandings. Perfect for groups of 2-8, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Pass-and-play drawing
  • Solo phone mode (1 device)
  • Party mode (multiple devices)
  • Offline play
  • Customizable timers
  • Share results
  • No account required
Features
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The hilarious pass-and-play drawing game where words transform as they travel! Draw a word, pass the phone, watch your friend guess what you drew, then they pass it to the next person who draws THAT guess. See if the word survives the full circle - spoiler: it usually doesn’t! HOW TO PLAY: SOLO PHONE MODE (2-8 players, one device): - Pass one phone around your group - Alternate between drawing and guessing - Perfect for smaller groups or when only one person has the app PARTY MODE (everyone has the app): - Everyone starts a game with the same number of players and rounds - Pass phones around the circle - Everyone gets their own unique game to share - More players = more hilarious results PERFECT FOR: - Family game nights - Friend hangouts - Road trips - Parties and gatherings - Waiting rooms - Ice breakers - Any group of 2-8 people NO WIFI REQUIRED - Play completely offline. Perfect for airplanes, camping, road trips, or anywhere! FREE FEATURES: - 2 rounds per game - Black pen drawing mode - Party mode (everyone uses own phone) - Customizable timers (10-150 seconds) - 50+ fun words to draw - Share results as one long image - Background music and sound effects - Works completely offline PREMIUM UNLOCK: - Unlimited rounds - Color drawing mode (4 colors) - Drawing playback animation - watch every stroke - Ad-free experience - One-time purchase, yours forever FEATURES: - Simple drawing tools - easy for everyone - One phone OR everyone uses their own - Customizable timers or no time limit - Fun background music (toggle on/off) - True pass-and-play - no accounts or setup - Celebration when the word survives - Share the full chain on social media - No data collection - totally private - No internet needed Whether you call it telephone pictionary, garbled, or broken telephone with drawings - Scribble Pass brings people together for laughs! PARTY MODE TIPS: - Everyone sets the same number of players and rounds - Start at the same time - Pass phones clockwise around the circle - When you get YOUR phone back, compare results - Everyone has their own game to share WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING: "The party mode is genius - we all played at once!" "Way better than everyone staring at their own screens" "We couldn't stop laughing at how wrong the drawings were" "Perfect for game night - no wifi needed!" Download now and start the fun! No account, no login, no setup - just open and play. Questions? Tap App Support in the App Store or visit our website.

About

Bad Cards Now

A local multiplayer party game designed for group fun without an internet connection. Players match cards to prompts, with a judge selecting the funniest response. Enjoy seamless, private gameplay on your devices.

Highlights
  • Local multiplayer gaming
  • No internet connection required
  • Instant joining via local network
  • Card matching gameplay
  • Optional AirPlay for big screen
  • Zero latency performance
Features
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HILARITY ON DEMAND. NO CLOUD REQUIRED. Bad Cards Now is the 2026 standard for local multiplayer gaming. Designed for the living room, the dorm, or the plane, it brings people together without the need for an internet connection. How it Works: Host a Deck: One player starts the game on their iPhone or iPad. Join the Chaos: Friends join instantly via the local network—no accounts needed. Pick the Winner: Match your cards to the prompt. The judge picks the best (or worst) vibe. Key Features: Local-First Privacy: Your data never leaves your devices. Optional AirPlay Mode: Beam the "Scoreboard" and "Active Prompt" to the big screen so everyone can see the leaderboard. Zero Latency: Fast, responsive play using Apple's latest local networking protocols. Pure Aesthetics: Built using Apple’s System Design for a clean, intuitive look.

Screenshots

Scribble Pass4 screens
Bad Cards Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bad Cards Now at none against Scribble Pass's 1. Scribble Pass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scribble Pass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bad Cards Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scribble Pass against 5.0 for Bad Cards Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble Pass ships an update every 4 weeks, Bad Cards Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Scribble Pass versus Bad Cards Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribble PassBad Cards Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn NixonAmol Srivastava

Customer experience

Scribble Pass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bad Cards Now

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scribble Pass

One-time1
  • Scribble Pass Premium$1.99
None

Bad Cards Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scribble Pass free?
Scribble Pass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bad Cards Now free?
Bad Cards Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scribble Pass or Bad Cards Now?
Scribble Pass and Bad Cards Now are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Scribble Pass or Bad Cards Now have ads?
Neither Scribble Pass nor Bad Cards Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble Pass or Bad Cards Now?
Scribble Pass ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bad Cards Now every 4 months. Most recently, Scribble Pass was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bad Cards Now on October 31, 2026.

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