Using the native tvOS app from the Apple TV App Store (or via AirPlay Mirroring), you can turn your HDTV into a Wi-Fi drawing canvas (and super fun, high-tech party game).
A truly social game
Choose your side. SketchParty TV™ is a team game, and up to 16 players (8 per team) can join in on the fun. It's pass-and-play, so you only need one device.
Finger or stylus
SketchParty TV is designed for your finger, but it plays great with a stylus. Like the Apple Pencil for pressure-sensitive drawing. Better drawings: better guesses.
Draw on your iPad or iPhone…see it on your TV!
HilariousFamily-FriendlyPass-and-PlayHilarious, Family-Friendly, Pass-and-Play.SketchParty TVThe Pictionary-style drawing game for Apple TV & AirPlay
SketchParty TV is a Pictionary-style drawing and guessing party game for Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone, made by Matt Braun at Magnate Interactive Ltd. One player draws a word on their iPhone or iPad; their teammates guess what it is on the big screen. Supports 2–16 players (up to 8 per team) using just one device. Available on the App Store for $5.99. Works with the native Apple TV app, AirPlay Mirroring, or a cabled HDMI adapter. Supports Apple Pencil for precision drawing. Featured by Apple at the WWDC 2016 Keynote, in "New Games We Love", in "Greatest Party Games" across 20+ countries, and in "Essential Family Games" on the App Store. It also works great for corporate events and team-building and classrooms.
For 2-16 players, but you only need one iPad or iPhone to play. (Supports Apple Pencil on iPad)
SketchParty TV is a drawing game for two teams of up to eight players each. It plays a bit like Pictionary®. One person draws a word on the shared iPhone or iPad; everyone else watches the strokes show up on the TV and shouts guesses.
Default settings give each player five words and two minutes per turn. Every player gets two turns. With six people in the room, a full game runs about 30 minutes.
You only need one device. Pass it around when the next drawer is up. Guests don't install anything, and you don't need a separate phone controller for each person.
You'll also need an HDTV and a wireless router. Oh, and electricity. Maybe some comfortable couches. Snacks. And friends and family.
Note: SketchParty TV can also be played with a cabled HDMI adapter or with a Mac or PC app like Reflector.
Frequently asked questions
See the FAQ for players, devices, and word lists, or visit Support for Apple TV setup and troubleshooting. Full device requirements are listed separately.
Recently updated
Version 5.4 adds voice recognition. SketchParty TV can advance when it hears the current word or phrase. Recognition runs on-device, so nothing is recorded or sent. English only, and it works best with smaller groups.
5.4.3 (June 21, 2026) fixes a crash that could hit when a round ended. The Options screen and Past Games list got a cleanup in the same 5.4 line.
One App Store purchase covers the iPhone/iPad app and the Apple TV app. Search for SketchParty TV on the Apple TV App Store, or grab it from Purchased.
