Draw it.
The AI judges it.
One friend describes a secret picture. Everyone else draws it on their phone. Then an AI guesses what each doodle is, scores it out of 100, and roasts it.
Describe. Draw. Get judged.
A round takes about two minutes. It's a lot like telephone, but with a very honest robot at the end.
Make a room
Tap New Game and share the 5-letter code. 2–8 friends, iPhone and Android together.
Describe it
One player sees a secret picture and describes it without naming it. AI hints help if you're stuck.
Everyone draws
60 seconds, one finger, pens, colours and a paint bucket. No art skills required (clearly).
The AI judges
Every drawing gets a score, what the AI thought it was, and a roast. Best artist and best describer win points.
An AI judge that shows its work
Most AI games give you a number. Sketchmate shows why you got it.
- 1Blind guess first. The AI names your drawing before it knows the answer. If a stranger would get it, so does it.
- 2Then a real rubric. Subject, details from the clue, and effort, weighted 60/25/15.
- 3No cheating. Writing “FOX” on the canvas doesn't count, and blank canvases score zero.
- 4See every drawing. The results screen puts your doodle next to what the AI saw, what matched and what was missing.
“A taco so confident it has its own zip code.”
Built for game night
Describer skills matter
The describer scores when the table draws well, so choosing words becomes half the game.
Themed packs
Classic, animals, food, fantasy, horror, anime and holiday prompts, each with a reference picture.
Truly cross-platform
iPhone and Android players join the same room by code or QR. Friends lists and leaderboards included.
Family friendly
Everyday prompts, moderated descriptions, and roasts that tease the drawing, never the person.
Solo practice
No friends online? Draw solo against the AI and work on your cat-that-isn't-a-potato.
Instant start
Play as a guest with just a name. Sign in later to keep stats and pencils.
Free to play. Premium if you want more.
Free
- Create & join rooms (2–8 players)
- AI judging with explanations
- Classic prompt pack
- Friends, codes & leaderboards
Premium
- Everything in Free
- All themed image packs
- Friends play your packs in rooms you host
- Premium avatars on iPhone
Questions, answered
What is Sketchmate?
Sketchmate is a multiplayer party drawing game for iPhone and Android. One player secretly sees a picture and describes it without naming it, everyone else draws from the description, and an AI judge scores every drawing from 0 to 100 with a one-line roast.
How does the AI judge drawings?
Each drawing is checked twice. First the AI guesses what the drawing shows without being told the answer (the blind guess). Then it scores the drawing against the secret with a rubric: subject 60%, details from the clue 25%, effort 15%. The final score is calculated from those numbers, so it is consistent and every score comes with an explanation.
Can I cheat by writing the answer?
No. The judge ignores letters and words inside drawings, and a drawing that is mostly written text is capped at 20 points. Blank canvases score zero.
How many people can play?
2 to 8 players per room, on any mix of iPhone and Android. There is also a solo practice mode.
Do I need an account?
No. Play as a guest with just a name. Signing in saves your stats, friends and pencils across devices.
Is it free?
Yes, Sketchmate is free to download and play. Premium unlocks themed image packs and extra features.
Is Sketchmate family friendly?
Yes. Prompts are everyday things, animals, food and fantasy, descriptions are moderated, and the AI is told to tease the drawing, never the person.
Ready to be roasted by a robot?
Free on iPhone and Android. Grab 2–8 friends and start a room in seconds.