A skribbl.io alternative with a different drawing game
Letternerd is a skribbl.io alternative if you want a different drawing game with friends: in Sketch guess, everyone draws the same prompt, then the room guesses whose drawing is whose. It is not draw-and-guess-the-word like skribbl.io. It is free, runs in the browser, and everyone draws on their own phone or computer.
What is skribbl.io?
skribbl.io is a free online drawing and guessing game that runs in the browser. Each turn one player draws a word while everyone else types guesses into the chat, scoring for guessing quickly. You can join a public game or make a private room and send friends the link, and private rooms can use custom words.
Why people look for a skribbl.io alternative
- You want a drawing game where everyone draws at once, not one person while the rest watch.
- You want a drawing round as part of a longer night of other games.
- You want something that plays well on phones, with each step on its own screen.
Letternerd vs skribbl.io
| Feature | skribbl.io | Letternerd |
|---|---|---|
| A round | One player draws a word, the rest type guesses | Everyone draws the same prompt, then guesses who drew which |
| Who draws | One player per turn | Everyone, at the same time |
| Joining | Public games, or a private room link | Room code, link or QR code, as a guest |
| Who you play with | Friends or strangers in public games | Only the people you invite |
| Other games | Drawing and guessing | 176 built-in games: party games, quizzes, word puzzles and more |
| Your own content | Custom words in private rooms | Make your own game from a sentence or by hand |
Which should you pick?
Pick skribbl.io if
- You want classic draw-and-guess-the-word, with fast guessing in a chat. That is skribbl.io’s game, and Letternerd does not have it.
- You want to jump into a public game with strangers at any time.
Pick Letternerd if
Pick Letternerd if- You want everyone drawing at once and laughing at who drew what.
- You want drawing, voice and writing games in one place for a whole evening.
How Sketch guess works as a skribbl.io alternative
- Everyone gets the same prompt, such as an animal wearing a hat or the last thing you ate.
- You draw it on your own screen, against the clock.
- The drawings come back one at a time with no name attached, and everyone guesses who drew each one.
- You score for guessing right, and for every player you fool with your own drawing.
Sketch guess takes 3 to 12 players and plays in about 12 minutes.
How to play drawing games on a video call
- Start your call, then host a Sketch guess room.
- Share the link in the call chat. Everyone draws on their own phone or computer, so nobody has to share a screen.
- Reveal the drawings and argue about whose is whose on the call.
Keep the night going with Caption this, where everyone captions the same scene, Emoji story, where you tell a story in emoji, or Voice guess, where you work out whose voice is whose.
- Sketch guess3–12 players · 12 minEveryone draws the same thing. Whose masterpiece is whose?
- Caption this3–12 players · 12 minOne scene, everyone captions it, funniest one takes the round.
- Emoji story3–12 players · 10 minTell the story in emoji. Clearest version wins the round.
- Voice guess3–12 players · 10 minEveryone records the same line. Whose voice is that?
Games to play instead of skribbl.io
Free in your browser on any phone or computer. Play alone, or share the room code and everyone joins as a guest.
- Sketch guess3–12 players · 12 minEveryone draws the same thing. Whose masterpiece is whose?
- Caption this3–12 players · 12 minOne scene, everyone captions it, funniest one takes the round.
- Emoji story3–12 players · 10 minTell the story in emoji. Clearest version wins the round.
- Voice guess3–12 players · 10 minEveryone records the same line. Whose voice is that?
- Photo hunt3–12 players · 10 minFind it, snap it, and the room votes for the best photo.
- Emoji Decoder1–12 players · 4 minA film told in a handful of emoji. Which one is it? Every wrong answer shares a picture with the right one.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a drawing game like skribbl.io for phones?
Yes. [Sketch guess](/g/sketch-guess) on Letternerd runs in the browser on any phone. Everyone draws the same prompt and then guesses who drew which.
Does Letternerd have draw and guess the word?
No. In Sketch guess the word is known; the guessing is about who drew each picture. For classic draw-and-guess-the-word, skribbl.io is the better pick.
How many people can play Sketch guess?
From 3 to 12 players. Friends join with a room code or link, as guests.
More games
Other comparisons
See all- Drawing telephone game in the browserGartic Phone alternativeLike Gartic Phone? Letternerd has Story Relay, where a story goes round by voice and you only hear the clip before yours, plus drawing games. Free, online.
- Drawing and guessing party gameGames like PictionaryLooking for a game like Pictionary online? Sketch guess on Letternerd: everyone draws the same thing on their phone and the room guesses who drew which.
- Party game packs played on a shared screenJackbox Party Pack alternativeWant free games like Jackbox? Letternerd runs party games in the browser: everyone plays on their own phone, with nothing to buy and no screen to share.
- Charades-style guessing appHeads Up! alternativeLooking for a Heads Up alternative? Letternerd has no charades, but its free clue and guessing games run in the browser on every phone, with no download.
skribbl.io is a trademark of its owner. Letternerd is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The comparison describes each product as publicly presented and may change; check their site for the latest.