Item: Shout About
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

85/100

Shout About is a refreshing breath of fresh air in the mobile party game space, primarily because it leverages modern technology to solve the oldest problem in trivia: the 'typing' barrier. By utilizing voice recognition and local network play, it transforms the smartphone from a personal distraction into a shared digital fireplace that everyone can gather around. The gameplay loop is brilliantly simple—the AI doodles an image, and players compete to be the first to shout the answer. It’s chaotic, loud, and genuinely hilarious when the recognition picks up a frantic mispronunciation or a near-miss.

What sets this apart from typical 'Heads Up' clones is the sheer scalability. The local network play theoretically supports up to 100 players, making it a viable option for large weddings or corporate icebreakers rather than just a living room activity. The inclusion of SharePlay for FaceTime calls also means that distance is no longer an issue for family game night. While the AI drawings can sometimes be abstract to the point of frustration, that usually only adds to the competitive energy of the room. It’s a must-have for anyone who frequently hosts social gatherings.

Reviewed on: Wed Sep 10 2025

Dinsun Review

I don't really see the point. It’s essentially a deck of flashcards on your phone. You show a picture, someone yells the answer, you click a button. It barely qualifies as a 'game' in my book.

It’s functional, sure, and it might keep some kids quiet (or very loud) for twenty minutes during a family dinner. But there’s no depth here. No interesting mechanics, no clever twists. It’s just 'see a thing, say a thing.' If you’ve already played through every other party game on the store, maybe this is a backup. Otherwise, just buy a real board game and put the phones away.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Simple for all ages
Good variety of categories
Quick set-up

Zero depth
Requires a group to be fun
Limited replayability once cards are seen

Technical Report

Performance: Very simple app; runs on practically any device. Image loading is instant.

Accessibility:

Large Text
High-Contrast Images
Adjustable Round Length

Audience Fit

Buy if: You frequently host large family gatherings and need a very simple group activity.

Skip if: You are looking for a party game with clever mechanics like 'Heads Up' or 'Jackbox'.

Similar Games:

Heads Up!
Psych!
Charades!

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, conservative 40-year-old critic
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Played through 5 decks

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1491143757

Free4+★2.8 4 reviews

Author : Lumen Digital

Pubish Date : Wed Apr 08 2020

Last Update Date : Wed Nov 29 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.5Wed Nov 29 2023

- More doodles!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Get ready for a family friendly battle!!
Who can guess the drawing and be quickest on the buzzer?
In Shout About, things are a bit different. Using A.I. your device will draw a doodle - you just have to buzz in before anyone else, and shout the answer.
We use voice recognition, so no typing - and that means Shout About is perfect for all ages.
2 players can play on 1 device, and with our Local Network Play, any number of devices can join the game so... 3 players - sure, 6 players, yep... 100 players? If you've got enough friends and family, go for it!!!
It's crazy, it's manic, and it's super fun. With over 100 doodles and machine learning A.I. drawing, you'll never run out of fun with Shout About.

Shout About is an innovative social game where your device uses machine learning to draw doodles in real-time. Players don't need to type; they simply buzz in and shout the answer. Supporting both local device play and local network play for any number of devices, it’s designed for massive groups and family fun. It even features SharePlay support, allowing friends to play together over FaceTime calls.