Hot Phrase: Catch the Word
Hot Phrase: Catch the Word is #36 in Games › Word Grossing in India and charting in 1 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperAnuj Gupta
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 5.0 (10)
Version4.1.5
Age rating4+
First seen by us
25 Sep 2026
Installs (est.)1k+ worldwide
Rating
5.0 ★
10 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#36
Measured
Hot Phrase: Catch the Word on the App Store
App details
App ID
1569036439
Publisher
Anuj Gupta
Minimum OS
iOS 15.1+
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
87 MB
Hot Phrase: Catch the Word downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games › WordGrossing | #36 |
Apps near Hot Phrase: Catch the Word on the chart
Games › Word Grossing, around #36.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
5.0 ★
10 ratings
Measured
Ratings
10
Measured
About Hot Phrase: Catch the Word
Turn any get-together into a shout-out-loud party. Hot Phrase is the fast, hilarious word-guessing game that gets friends and family off their boring routines and into a lot of fun & new memories. One download, and you've got a whole game night in your pocket.
Think Charades meets hot potato: race to get your team to guess the word before the timer buzzes, then pass the phone — FAST! Get caught holding it when the buzzer goes and you lose and the other team scores. It's loud, chaotic, and instantly addictive.
You have to play to love it.
HOW TO PLAY
The rules are dead simple, you'll be playing in 60 seconds:
Split into two or more teams and pick a deck.
One player holds the phone so their team can not see the word on screen.
The player gives clues by describing it or acting it out or singing it, doing the voice — anything to get your team members to shout the right answer.
Guessed it? Immediately pass the phone straight to the next player.
Beat the buzzer. Whoever's holding the phone when the timer runs out loses the round, and the other teams take the point.
The first team to the target score wins — then run it back, because nobody stops at one.
No pen, no paper, no setup. Just pick up and play.
ONE APP, MANY GAMES
Hot Phrase isn't a single game — it's a whole shelf of them in one download.
Choose one or more deck, change the rules, and play as you like:
Classic clue-giving - describe the word without saying it, catchphrase style.
Charades mode - no talking allowed, act the word out and let them guess.
Celebrity impressions - do the voice, land the impression, win the round.
Sing it - hum or sing your clue for music and movie decks.
Accents & impressions - the sillier the voice, the faster the laughs.
Taboo-style hard mode - give clues without any obvious words for a real challenge.
Pictionary style - draw the word to make your team guess, no talking or singing
(These are some of the other ways to play the built-in decks — mix and match to suit your group.)
IN BUILT GAME MODES
Team mode - split the room into squads for fierce, friendly, competitive party chaos. The classic Hot Phrase experience with scoring points.
Solo mode - on your own or killing time? Play solo to beat your best score. Perfect for traffic, flights, or waiting in line.
Online multiplayer - do you miss your friends who are far away? Challenge them from anywhere with online mode and keep the friendship & fun alive across cities.
Pass-and-play — one phone, the whole group, endless rounds. No extra accounts, no fuss.
25+ DECKS & GROWING A huge, ever-expanding library so the game never goes stale — celebrities, movies, music, animals, food, actions, festivals and loads more. We add fresh words every week, so there's always something new to guess.
MAKE IT YOURS
Adjust the timer to go easy or ramp up the pressure.
Turn sounds and effects on or off.
Change the text size for your eyes
Build your own custom decks with inside jokes, names of your mates, your own themes. C
Think Charades meets hot potato: race to get your team to guess the word before the timer buzzes, then pass the phone — FAST! Get caught holding it when the buzzer goes and you lose and the other team scores. It's loud, chaotic, and instantly addictive.
You have to play to love it.
HOW TO PLAY
The rules are dead simple, you'll be playing in 60 seconds:
Split into two or more teams and pick a deck.
One player holds the phone so their team can not see the word on screen.
The player gives clues by describing it or acting it out or singing it, doing the voice — anything to get your team members to shout the right answer.
Guessed it? Immediately pass the phone straight to the next player.
Beat the buzzer. Whoever's holding the phone when the timer runs out loses the round, and the other teams take the point.
The first team to the target score wins — then run it back, because nobody stops at one.
No pen, no paper, no setup. Just pick up and play.
ONE APP, MANY GAMES
Hot Phrase isn't a single game — it's a whole shelf of them in one download.
Choose one or more deck, change the rules, and play as you like:
Classic clue-giving - describe the word without saying it, catchphrase style.
Charades mode - no talking allowed, act the word out and let them guess.
Celebrity impressions - do the voice, land the impression, win the round.
Sing it - hum or sing your clue for music and movie decks.
Accents & impressions - the sillier the voice, the faster the laughs.
Taboo-style hard mode - give clues without any obvious words for a real challenge.
Pictionary style - draw the word to make your team guess, no talking or singing
(These are some of the other ways to play the built-in decks — mix and match to suit your group.)
IN BUILT GAME MODES
Team mode - split the room into squads for fierce, friendly, competitive party chaos. The classic Hot Phrase experience with scoring points.
Solo mode - on your own or killing time? Play solo to beat your best score. Perfect for traffic, flights, or waiting in line.
Online multiplayer - do you miss your friends who are far away? Challenge them from anywhere with online mode and keep the friendship & fun alive across cities.
Pass-and-play — one phone, the whole group, endless rounds. No extra accounts, no fuss.
25+ DECKS & GROWING A huge, ever-expanding library so the game never goes stale — celebrities, movies, music, animals, food, actions, festivals and loads more. We add fresh words every week, so there's always something new to guess.
MAKE IT YOURS
Adjust the timer to go easy or ramp up the pressure.
Turn sounds and effects on or off.
Change the text size for your eyes
Build your own custom decks with inside jokes, names of your mates, your own themes. C
Latest updates
4.1.5
HotPhrase just got a major refresh!
We’ve redesigned HotPhrase to make your game experience smoother, simpler, and more fun from the moment you open the app.
A Fresh New Look
We’ve updated the UI across HotPhrase with a cleaner, more modern design and improved navigation. Finding your favourite decks and starting a game is now easier than ever.
Updated Game Decks
We’ve refreshed and updated our decks with new phrases and prompts, giving you even more variety every time you play. Whether you’re playing with friends, at a party, or just looking for a quick game, there’s always something new to guess.
Easier, More Intuitive Gameplay
We’ve simplified the experience so you can spend less time figuring out the app and more time playing. The updated screens, deck selection, and game flow make HotPhrase more intuitive for everyone.
More Reasons to Play Together
HotPhrase is built for group fun — gather your friends, pick a deck, and see who can guess the most phrases. It’s the perfect party game for game nights, gatherings, parties, and casual hangouts.
Performance & Experience Improvements
We’ve also made a number of smaller improvements throughout the app to make HotPhrase feel faster, smoother, and more polished.
Update HotPhrase and discover the new experience!
Grab your friends, choose your deck, and start guessing.