Item: Create your own charades
Rating: 72
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

72/100

Create Your Own Charades does exactly what it says on the tin, providing a robust and flexible tool for party game nights. While there are many charades apps on the store, this one stands out for its customization. The ability to create your own decks means you can tailor the game for inside jokes, specific friend groups, or niche topics that commercial apps never cover.

The interface is clean and functional. You hold the phone to your forehead, and your friends act out the prompt. Tilting the phone up or down marks it as 'correct' or 'pass.' While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, its simplicity is its strength. It’s a lightweight app that turns any social gathering into a game night instantly. If you've ever been frustrated by the limited categories in other 'Heads Up' style games, the custom deck builder here is a game-changer.

Reviewed on: Thu Jul 11 2024

Dinsun Review

I don't know who needs to hear this, but a text input field is not a game. This app is essentially a digital stack of index cards. In my day, we used actual paper and it didn't crash when we tried to start the timer. The interface is dated, and while the developer claims 'total makeovers' in the version history, it still looks like a high school coding project from 2012.

There’s no scoring system, no built-in prompts for when you’re feeling uninspired, and the app frequently closes itself on modern iOS versions. If you’re at a party and you want to play charades, just use a pen. Paying for this, or even spending the time to download it, is a waste of digital storage. It's a conservative 30 from me only because it technically lets you type words.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Allows for completely custom prompts
Includes a dark mode
Small file size

Frequent crashes on launch
No built-in content or game logic
Lacks a scoring mechanism

Technical Report

Performance: Multiple user reports indicate the app crashes immediately upon pressing the start button.

Accessibility:

Dark Mode

Audience Fit

Buy if: You absolutely refuse to use physical paper for a DIY charades night.

Skip if: You expect a polished game with built-in categories and working code.

Similar Games:

Heads Up!
Charades! ™

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 14
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Uninstalled after 5 crashes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1159855762

$0.99 4+★1 2 reviews

Author : Klaas Kremer

Pubish Date : Thu Sep 29 2016

Last Update Date : Tue Mar 30 2021

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 3.2Tue Mar 30 2021

Small dark mode adjustment
Create your own charades. You decide what's on the cards.
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- Surprise your friends with personal cards.
- Use family member names.
- Make charades all about yourself.
- Do anything, you are the boss, you even get to pick the sound!
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Requires iOS 12.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Create your own charades. You decide what's on the cards.
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- Surprise your friends with personal cards.
- Use family member names.
- Make charades all about yourself.
- Do anything, you are the boss, you even get to pick the sound!
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Ratings & Reviews

1 out of 5 with 2 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Take your party to the next level with Create Your Own Charades! This app allows you to play the classic 'heads up' style guessing game with a twist—you can make your own lists. Whether it's 'Inside Jokes,' 'Family Secrets,' or 'Movies we love,' the possibilities are endless. Simply place the phone on your forehead and let your friends give you clues by dancing, singing, or acting. Easy to play, fun for all ages!