Choose the playing format first
Will everybody be in the same room, or does each player need to connect from somewhere else? A shared-phone game and a remote room solve different problems. “Multiplayer” on a listing does not, by itself, tell you which one you are getting.
The following is a documented-feature shortlist, not a ranking of the best apps. It is published by Spiono, and no independent hands-on testing is claimed.
Three apps with different priorities
| App | Useful starting point | Role or format to check |
|---|---|---|
| Spiono | An in-person game on one shared iPhone, offline after installation. | Classic no-word bluffing, custom packs and scores; selected modes and categories can require Premium. |
| Undercover | Its listing describes offline shared-phone play and an online option. | Civilians share a word, Undercover players receive a related word, and Mr. White receives none. |
| Picoboom | Imposter.app links to this iPhone app; its listing describes online and pass-and-play games. | Check the current Imposter mode, setup and available packs in the listing. |
Picoboom’s current US listing is titled “Picoboom Color Hunt & Imposter” and names Vanilla b.v. as developer. It is not a separate app simply named after the imposter.app domain. Listing names may differ by market.
Ask the questions that affect your group
- Can one person install it for a same-room game, or does everyone need a device?
- Does the mode work without a connection after installation?
- Does a remote mode require an account? Do not assume local and online requirements match.
- Does the hidden player see no word or a related word?
- Which modes or packs are included, and which purchases are optional?
Download labels and in-app purchases are different things. A free download does not mean every mode or category is free. Check current local purchase details instead of relying on an old price comparison.
Try a practice round before choosing a pack
Use an ordinary word and explain the role information clearly. If players are arguing about whether two different words exist, the problem may be an unexplained mode rather than a bad clue.
A short practice also shows whether your group prefers fixed clue turns, discussion or a different-word puzzle. Choose the format before buying additional content.
Official sources
Features were checked against the following official pages on 19 October 2026. Availability and app descriptions can change.
- Spiono’s App Store listing
- Undercover’s App Store listing
- Undercover’s official rules
- Imposter.app
- Picoboom’s App Store listing
Read the role comparison or the local-versus-remote guide for a closer look at those decisions.