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Gartic.io for iOS: A Closer Look at Its Drawing and Guessing Gameplay

by Gartic

4.5
IOSTrivia Games
This app adapts the popular web-based drawing and guessing game for mobile, enabling quick multiplayer sessions with friends or random players. Perfect for casual social interactions, it supports various game modes and real-time collaboration. Designed to help users unwind with creative, fast-paced rounds that require no artistic skill.

Detailed Review

Gartic.io for iOS brings the familiar browser-based drawing and guessing experience to mobile devices, positioning itself in the crowded trivia and social gaming market. Unlike traditional quiz apps, it emphasizes visual creativity and quick thinking, allowing players to join public rooms or private matches with minimal setup. The app maintains the core appeal of its web counterpart while optimizing touchscreen controls for on-the-go play, making it accessible for impromptu gaming sessions during commutes or social gatherings. Core functionality revolves around real-time multiplayer drawing and word guessing, with features like customizable brush sizes, color palettes, and a word bank spanning categories from everyday objects to pop culture. Players take turns illustrating prompts while others type guesses, earning points for speed and accuracy. Additional modes, such as timed challenges or team-based rounds, add variety, though some options may feel limited compared to desktop versions. The interface includes basic social tools like in-game chat and friend invites, facilitating group play without requiring external accounts in many cases. In practical use, the app performs reliably during stable internet connections, with intuitive gestures for drawing and erasing. However, occasional lag can disrupt timing in competitive rounds, particularly in regions with slower networks. The learning curve is gentle, but new users might find the word selection algorithm repetitive over extended play. Real-world scenarios highlight its strength in icebreaker settings or family game nights, where the focus on creativity over skill levels the playing field. Offline practice mode allows solo sketching, though it lacks the social dynamics of live matches. User feedback, though limited with no formal reviews yet, suggests that early adopters appreciate the app's ability to replicate the fun of party games like Pictionary without complex rules. Some note that the free version includes ads between rounds, which can interrupt flow, while others praise the consistent updates that introduce new words and themes. A common observation is that the drawing tools respond well to finger input, though precision may suffer on smaller screens compared to stylus-based alternatives. Overall, Gartic.io delivers an engaging social experience with straightforward mechanics, ideal for casual gaming. Its main drawbacks include dependency on internet stability and occasional monotony in prompt variety. For those seeking a lighthearted, creative outlet with friends, it offers solid value, though power users might desire more customization or ad-free options.

Key Features

  • Real-time multiplayer drawing sessions allow users to compete or collaborate with friends globally in live matches.
  • Customizable drawing tools include brush sizes and color options for detailed illustrations on touchscreens.
  • Word bank with diverse categories ensures fresh prompts, covering topics from animals to famous landmarks.
  • Multiple game modes like timed rounds and team play add replayability and suit different group sizes.
  • In-game chat and friend invite systems facilitate social interaction without requiring external apps.
  • Offline practice mode lets users hone drawing skills solo, though it lacks multiplayer engagement.

Why Users Love It

Easy social gameplay for all ages
Quick sessions with no setup needed

Perfect for: Ideal for casual gamers and social groups looking for interactive party fun.

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#46

Best Rank

#34

All-time high

Average Rank

#44

30-day average

User Reviews

Leener83
Sep 1, 2024

I have been looking for this particular type of game for a while now. No other game is quite like it. I love playing with people and trying to guess their drawings. There is only 1 ad video after you’ve played a long game. No crazy pop up ads. One of the best drawing guessing games I have been looking for this particular type of game for a while now. No other game is quite like it. I love playing with people and trying to guess their drawings. There is only 1 ad video after you’ve played a long game. No crazy pop up ads.

Ellatheglassesgirl
Oct 30, 2024

I mean it’s fun but I thought it was the real gartic.phone but it’s good you should play it but I just got a bit sad when I found out it was the wrong one and people keep vote kicking random people for no reason at all and it’s not fair you should make an update about the vote kick thing you should put on the like “why do you want to vote kick this person?” “What did the person do for you to vote kick them?” Pls make and update am sorry if this seems mean I’m not trying to be mean but it will be nice if you did do that to the vote kick thing btw love the themes and color theme of the app 😁 It’s really fun but I thought it was the real Gartic phone I mean it’s fun but I thought it was the real gartic.phone but it’s good you should play it but I just got a bit sad when I found out it was the wrong one and people keep vote kicking random people for no reason at all and it’s not fair you should make an update about the vote kick thing you should put on the like “why do you want to vote kick this person?” “What did the person do for you to vote kick them?” Pls make and update am sorry if this seems mean I’m not trying to be mean but it will be nice if you did do that to the vote kick thing btw love the themes and color theme of the app 😁

popitdropitlockit
Sep 25, 2024

It’s usually causual, but some time I hate someone This game makes me feel like a hippo It’s usually causual, but some time I hate someone

Stormy&Sunny
Sep 20, 2024

This app is really fun and amazing! I love this app! So amazing! This app is really fun and amazing! I love this app!

Nonyaaaaaaaa
Sep 8, 2025

This game is really fun, but there is one problem that almost all the players have been facing. Loading. When you open the app it takes about 3 minutes just to pop up the front page, and when you click on the rooms button you must wait at least 3 more minutes for the rooms to pop up same with joining a room. Gartic, please fix this bug so the game can be faster! Thank you, have a wonderful morning/afternoon/or night. Edit-9/8/25: Game is experiencing severe lag and loading time when entering the game is about 10+ minutes please fix this issue. Lag and loading This game is really fun, but there is one problem that almost all the players have been facing. Loading. When you open the app it takes about 3 minutes just to pop up the front page, and when you click on the rooms button you must wait at least 3 more minutes for the rooms to pop up same with joining a room. Gartic, please fix this bug so the game can be faster! Thank you, have a wonderful morning/afternoon/or night. Edit-9/8/25: Game is experiencing severe lag and loading time when entering the game is about 10+ minutes please fix this issue.

App Details

Developer

Gartic

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

11/26/2025