# Interactive Photo-Sharing Apps 'Photo Phrase' Lets You Use Photos or Sketches with Friends By David Fox | Published 2012-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-phrase-is-draw-something-meets-instagram References: [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/app/photo-phrase-free/id548636602?ls=1&mt=8) & [doublecoconut](http://www.doublecoconut.com) Lots of people loved the app 'Draw Something,' making it one of the most played games in history, but these people got bored mighty fast. Maybe this new game will get them back on the creativity horse. 'Photo Phrase' lets players use their photos in addition to [sketches and stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-canvas). More so, a hangman-style of play means the phrases are longer and more funny, adding a Charades-like element that gets people to pose in silly ways. Examples: 'Pole Dance' or 'Booty Call.' Finally, the game has a [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minigame)-like community built in, allowing players to see the most creative pictures or browse through images by topic or username. All in all, familiar yet oddly refreshing! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Gaming:** Opportunity for developing interactive gaming apps that incorporate photos, sketches, and social features. - **Creative Social Networking:** Opportunity to create social networking platforms that focus on sharing creative and funny photos in a game-like format. - **Playful Communication:** Opportunity to enhance communication and expression through a playful and interactive platform that combines photos and phrases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile gaming companies to create apps that engage users with creative and interactive gameplay. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms to integrate photo sharing features and game-like elements to attract and retain users. - **Photo Sharing:** Opportunity for photo sharing platforms to expand their offerings by incorporating interactive gaming features and fostering a creative community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Drawing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-play.md) - [Phone-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-phones-1.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Custom AI Charades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-ai-charades.md) - [Relaxing Brain Teaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-words.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md) - [AI Drawing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-it.md) - [Social Camera Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapfit1.md)