Houseparty 1.65.0

version 1.65.0

Jul 19, 2021 Version 1.65.0
Houseparty here! We’re waaaaay more than just a video app that connects you with your friends and family. You may be thinking: what makes us different? We have a TON of exciting features to make sure the party is always poppin’.

As part of Epic Games, Houseparty has brought the ability to stream your Fortnite gameplay to Houseparty. It’s a team-up worthy of one of the best squad games ever!

When you activate Fortnite Mode, all of your friends will be able to see a live stream of your Fortnite gameplay. Houseparty will notify your friends when your game feed is available, and you’ll receive notifications when your friends are streaming. Jump into a stream, send some reaction emojis, leave words of encouragement, and more!

You can also challenge your gang to a Karaoke sing-off, test your art skills with Quick Draw! or play a competitive game of UNO. The possibilities are endless!

We’ve also updated our video player to address multiple crash reports. Get ready to watch some new Houseparty Feels!

Want in on the fun? Download Houseparty now to get the party started!

version 1.64.1

Jun 7, 2021 Version 1.64.1
Houseparty here! We’re waaaaay more than just a video app that connects you with your friends and family. You may be thinking: what makes us different? We have a TON of exciting features to make sure the party is always poppin’.

As part of Epic Games, Houseparty has brought the ability to stream your Fortnite gameplay to Houseparty. It’s a team-up worthy of one of the best squad games ever!

When you activate Fortnite Mode, all of your friends will be able to see a live stream of your Fortnite gameplay. Houseparty will notify your friends when your game feed is available, and you’ll receive notifications when your friends are streaming. Jump into a stream, send some reaction emojis, leave words of encouragement, and more!

You can also challenge your gang to a Karaoke sing-off, test your art skills with Quick Draw! or play a competitive game of UNO. The possibilities are endless!

Want in on the fun? Download Houseparty now to get the party started!

version 1.64.0

Jun 1, 2021 Version 1.64.0
Houseparty here! We’re waaaaay more than just a video app that connects you with your friends and family. You may be thinking: what makes us different? We have a TON of exciting features to make sure the party is always poppin’.

As part of Epic Games, Houseparty has brought the ability to stream your Fortnite gameplay to Houseparty. It’s a team-up worthy of one of the best squad games ever!

When you activate Fortnite Mode, all of your friends will be able to see a live stream of your Fortnite gameplay. Houseparty will notify your friends when your game feed is available, and you’ll receive notifications when your friends are streaming. Jump into a stream, send some reaction emojis, leave words of encouragement, and more!

You can also challenge your gang to a Karaoke sing-off, test your art skills with Quick Draw! or play a competitive game of UNO. The possibilities are endless!

Want in on the fun? Download Houseparty now to get the party started!

version 1.63.0

May 14, 2021 Version 1.63.0
Happy May, Housepartiers! We hope you’re staying safe and healthy.

We’re introducing Active Speaker Mode to bring more attention to your friends who are speaking during your party. The speaker will be in a large focused cell, while all others will be in smaller cells on the side of your screen. To use this feature, tap on your camera button, click "Enable Active Speaker" and you’re good to go!

We’ve also fixed some additional bugs to make your in-app experience even better. Party on!

version 1.61.0

Apr 14, 2021 Version 1.61.0
BIG NEWS: you can now stream your Fortnite gameplay to Houseparty!

When you activate Fortnite Mode, all of your friends will be able to see a livestream of your Fortnite gameplay. We’ll notify your friends when your game feed is available, and you’ll receive notifications when your friends are streaming. Jump into a stream, leave some words of encouragement, and help them along the way!

To use this feature, connect your Houseparty account to your Epic Games account to video chat or stream. Squad up now!

version 1.59.1

Mar 26, 2021 Version 1.59.1
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day is coming up on March 26th! Have some fun ideas? We sure do!

- World Houseparty Day
- International Day of Waving
- Party in the House Day
- Call a Friend on Houseparty Day
- International Day of Houseparty-ing

Think you can come up with a good one? Let us know on social by tagging us (@houseparty)!

We’ve fixed some bugs in this release to make your in-app experience as smooth as can be. You’re welcome.

version 1.58.0

Mar 8, 2021 Version 1.58.0
March 1st is World Compliment Day! Why not call a friend or family member to tell them something you love about them to make their day?

Screen sharing is BACK! You can now share your screen with friends while you chat to make it even more fun. You’re welcome.

We’re introducing brand new reactions by Brazilian artist Leandro Assis. Send them to your pals while you party!

We’ve also fixed a few bugs to make your experience even better.

version 1.57.0

Feb 15, 2021 Version 1.57.0
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
Someone wants to be in a locked room with you!

February is here and we’re feeling allllll the love from all of you! We’ve also fixed some bugs, making your in-app experience even better.

version 1.56.0

Jan 25, 2021 Version 1.56.0
We hope your year is off to a great start! What are some of your resolutions for 2021? Here’s some inspiration from the Houseparty Team!

- Play more Trivia
- Houseparty a family member at least once a week
- Win (at LEAST) 2 UNO matches
- Have a Karaoke party every other month with your besties

We’ve made a few updates to make your Houseparty experience better.

version 1.55.0

Jan 7, 2021 Version 1.55.0
You’re so great at everything. Is there anything you can’t do? Let’s make 2021 a great year together!

We’ve made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

version 1.54.1

Dec 16, 2020 Version 1.54.1
You can now take your Houseparty to the next level by casting your party into Fortnite! Connect your Houseparty account to your Epic Games account to get started.
How to cast your party:
1. Open the app on your device and connect to Fortnite through Settings or the TV icon
2. Join your friends like you normally would or invite them to join you
3. Open Fortnite on PC, PlayStation 5, or PlayStation 4
4. Continue talking to your friends while you play!

version 1.54.0

Dec 14, 2020 Version 1.54.0
You can now take your Houseparty to the next level by casting your party into Fortnite! Connect your Houseparty account to your Epic Games account to get started.
How to cast your party:
1. Open the app on your device and connect to Fortnite through Settings or the TV icon
2. Join your friends like you normally would or invite them to join you
3. Open Fortnite on PC, PlayStation 5, or PlayStation 4
4. Continue talking to your friends while you play!

version 1.53.2

Nov 18, 2020 Version 1.53.2
November 13th is World Kindness Day! Want some inspiration to do something kind? Here’s some of our favorite ways to celebrate someone else:
- Buy the car behind you in line’s coffee
- Host a virtual happy hour
- Give a compliment
- Send someone you love flowers
- Sign up for (safe) volunteering or make a donation to an organization

Spread some kindness and stay safe!

We’ve made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

version 1.51.0

Oct 13, 2020 Version 1.51.0
Did you get a chance to check out our exclusive NBA Finals [Frames]? We’ll continue to rotate out more artwork and have exciting new [Frames] coming very soon. Get ready (Hint: it’s going to get spooky)!

We’ve also fixed some bugs, making your in-app experience even better.

version 1.50.0

Oct 9, 2020 Version 1.50.0
We recently released our newest game, Karaoke! We hope you’ve loved singing your heart out with your friends. Don’t forget to screenshot your Karaoke party and tag us on social for a chance to be featured on our feed!

We’ve also fixed some bugs and updated our activity picker, making it easier than ever to find and play a game during your Houseparty.

version 1.49.6

Oct 5, 2020 Version 1.49.6
Big news: you can now sing Karaoke with your friends on Houseparty! With over 10,000 songs, the Karaoke night possibilities are endless! Sing your heart out with your besties and react in real time as you're watching the show.

We've made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

version 1.49.5

Sep 18, 2020 Version 1.49.5
Here at Houseparty, we’re always thinking through ways to make your app experience even better.

Wondering why we’ve got a new look on social every few weeks? It’s all about [Frames], our newest feature that lets you bling out your background while video chatting. Each set of art is made by talented artists from around the world including the currently featured Australia-based artist Jordan Debney. We’re rotating in new backgrounds every other week so be sure to check back in to try them all.

We’ve also fixed several bugs for a seamless user experience.

version 1.48.0

Aug 19, 2020 Version 1.48.0
Houseparty is taking your video chat to the next level! [Frames] is a new feature that lets you select a curated background while hanging out with your friends on Houseparty. New [Frames] will be rotated in and out, so make sure to check back in on the regular.

[Frames] is only supported by iOS versions 12 and higher.

version 1.47.5

Aug 3, 2020 Version 1.47.5
Tres, Dos, UNO.... PARTY! Play UNO®, the classic card game, on Houseparty.

Now you can play UNO together, even when you’re apart. The rules are the same: race to empty your hand as you face off against up to 7 friends. Play cards by matching the color of the number of the top card, but be careful, your friends can surprise you by making you draw cards. If you have one card in hand, yell ‘UNO!’ and be ready to secure the win next turn.

version 1.47.1

Jul 28, 2020 Version 1.47.1
July 30th is International Friendship Day! Time to say hi to all of your friends and let them know how much you appreciate them.

Why not...
- Tell a friend your favorite memory of them
- Write them a song and perform it on Houseparty
- Get some cookies delivered to them while you’re chatting
- Dress up as each other and take a screenshot for future friend embarrassment, which is a key part of any good friendship (duh)

Thanks for being friends with us!

version 1.47.0

Jul 22, 2020 Version 1.47.0
We’ve made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

You might have noticed we launched our newest game, Magic 8 Ball! Ask the ball a question, like, "Will the people in this room start a book club for magicians?" Or maybe, "Should I pursue my passion for flamenco dancing?" Only the Magic 8 Ball can tell you!

version 1.46.1

Jul 20, 2020 Version 1.46.1
We’ve made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

You might have noticed we launched our newest game, Magic 8 Ball! Ask the ball a question, like, "Will the people in this room start a book club for magicians?" Or maybe, "Should I pursue my passion for flamenco dancing?" Only the Magic 8 Ball can tell you!

version 1.45.3

Jun 22, 2020 Version 1.45.3
We've made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

Spend some time with friends this week. Tell them they're amazing!
We recently added a new game. Word Racers allows you to compete to find words within a list of letters - but time is running out!
There are also new decks in Quick Draw! so that all you budding Picassos out there have some fresh inspiration. Time to say hi to your muse!

version 1.45.1

Jun 12, 2020 Version 1.45.1
We fixed a bug where typing invalid characters could cause instability issues.

Spend some time with friends this week. Tell them they're amazing!
We recently added a new game. Word Racers allows you to compete to find words within a list of letters - but time is running out!
There are also new decks in Quick Draw! so that all you budding Picassos out there have some fresh inspiration. Time to say hi to your muse!

version 1.45.0

Jun 10, 2020 Version 1.45.0
Spend some time with friends this week. Tell them they're amazing!

We recently added a new game. Word Racers allows you to compete to find words within a list of letters - but time is running out! There are also new decks in Quick Draw! so that all you budding Picassos out there have some fresh inspiration. Time to say hi to your muse!

version 1.44.0

May 27, 2020 Version 1.44.0
Spring has sprung! And so has this update. We've made some changes to some of your favorite games so that you can play them in YOUR language, as well as made it less likely that you'll get the same questions or prompts in the same round.

We simplified some of your notifications controls too.

In order to maintain a high quality Houseparty experience, Houseparty now only supports iOS versions 10 and higher.

version 1.43.5

May 18, 2020 Version 1.43.5
Quick! If you're reading this, smile really widely and think about how many other people are doing the exact same thing, right now.

We've made some improvements to make your app experience even better.

version 1.43.1

May 15, 2020 Version 1.43.1
NEW! Enjoy original video content with your friends, only on Houseparty. Look out for the TV icon in-app starting May 15th.

This version allows you to disconnect your permissions including Contacts, Facebook, and Notifications.

In order to maintain a high quality Houseparty experience we've unfortunately had to stop supporting the following devices: iPad2, iPhone 4s, iPad3, iPod touch 5th gen, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPad4, and iPhone5c.

version 1.43.0

May 10, 2020 Version 1.43.0
NEW! Enjoy original video content with your friends, only on Houseparty. Look out for the TV icon in-app starting May 15th.

This version allows you to disconnect your permissions including Contacts, Facebook, and Notifications.

In order to maintain a high quality Houseparty experience we've unfortunately had to stop supporting the following devices: iPad2, iPhone 4s, iPad3, iPod touch 5th gen, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPad4, and iPhone5c.

version 1.42.0

Apr 30, 2020 Version 1.42.0
Thank you for being who you are. We appreciate you! This version has even more performance improvements.

version 1.41.1

Apr 18, 2020 Version 1.41.1
Hello. Bonjour. Hola. Ciao. Welcome to the (translated) Houseparty.

version 1.40.2

Apr 10, 2020 Version 1.40.2
It’s not social distancing when you’re on Houseparty, it’s physical distancing. Stay home and stay safe.

version 1.34.6

Apr 1, 2020 Version 1.34.6
Have you ever thought about how you’re literally in the house when Houseparty tells people you’re In the House?

version 1.34.1

19 Jul 2019 Version 1.34.1
Unleash the ‘artiste’ inside each and every one of you with our new game, Quick Draw! Take comfort knowing that your friends will sound crazy screaming “pickle!” from wherever they are as they try to guess what you’re drawing.

version 1.34.1

Jul 19, 2019 Version 1.34.1
Unleash the ‘artiste’ inside each and every one of you with our new game, Quick Draw! Take comfort knowing that your friends will sound crazy screaming “pickle!” from wherever they are as they try to guess what you’re drawing.

version 0.9.13

version 1.34.1

2019年7月19日 Version 1.34.1
Unleash the ‘artiste’ inside each and every one of you with our new game, Quick Draw! Take comfort knowing that your friends will sound crazy screaming “pickle!” from wherever they are as they try to guess what you’re drawing.

version 1.40.0

2020年4月8日 Version 1.40.0
It’s not social distancing when you’re on Houseparty, it’s physical distancing. Stay home and stay safe.

version 1.57.0

2021年2月15日 Version 1.57.0
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
Someone wants to be in a locked room with you!

February is here and we’re feeling allllll the love from all of you! We’ve also fixed some bugs, making your in-app experience even better.