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Heads Up!

Word • Warner Bros. International Enterprises • ⭐ 4.30 • 10,000,000+

Get the Party Started with the Ultimate Charades Game! Give Hints, Make Guesses.

Version 4.15.6 71.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 22 permissions requested View details

This app requests 22 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Wb Headsup Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.wb.headsup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Heads Up!

It’s the game The New York Times called a “Sensation,” and Cosmopolitan said “will be the best dollar you’ve spent.” Heads Up! is the fun and hilarious game by Ellen DeGeneres that she plays on the Ellen show, and is one of the best fun games to play with friends! Love playing charades games? Looking to play games on Zoom with friends? Heads Up is one of the best word guessing games you’ll ever play! From naming celebrities, to singing, to silly accents - it’s a perfect house party game and a fun charades app to play at your next family game night. Just guess the word on the card that’s on your head from your friends’ clues before the timer runs out! Guess the word in one of our popular categories, including fun game decks like Harry Potter, Friends, and Marvel, or create a category all your own! How to play Heads Up: Pick a card deck category - check! One player holds the phone to their glorious forehead like a headband, and 3, 2, 1! Go! Try to guess the words with friends excitedly shouting clues! Got an answer right? Ding! Tilt your head down and keep on ruling this guessing game, you genius! Can’t guess what it is? Don’t stress! Just tilt your head up and skip to a new catch phrase. So get your head on straight, and enjoy one of the best party games! Looking for guessing word games to play with friends? Play Heads Up and enjoy this hilarious charades game, your favorite humans shouting clues your way as you enter 60 seconds of guessing glory! Stuck at home and looking for some fun quarantine games to play with your kids? Heads up free app is a game for all ages and it’s the best charades app online for your next houseparty! Cool Game Features: 🙌 A Nonstop fun games to play with friends at the next dinner party and at family game night (dad jokes welcomed) 🙌 Draw a new game card simply by tilting your phone & head up! 🙌 Guess what! You can keep videos of your hilarious game play for your own amusement, or share them right to Facebook! Keep those hilarious family game night memories forever 🙌 Want to play games on Zoom with friends? Take it online and enjoy some fun quarantine games with friends or with hundreds of players at once! 🙌 Diverse categories let you challenge your smartypants friends and entertain your kids for hours, all from one app Who am I? Guess! Ok, I’ll tell you. I’m your house party game that all your friends will love! Raise your hands up in the air, tighten your headbands, guess the words with friends and let the houseparty begin! It’s time for some dinner party games with 40+ themed decks so the fun games never have to stop! Card Decks include: 👩‍🎤 How well do you think you know Celebrities and Superstars? Try guessing Icon Legends & Stars 🎬 Movie fan? Try guessing some Blockbuster Movies 🎧 Hey Mr. DJ! Turn the music up and guess the song! 🦊 Heard what the fox said? Come guess the Animals gone WILD deck! 💃 Hablas español? Come guess the gibberish in Accents and Impressions deck! 🎭 Want some no-volume fun? Mimic it your…

What Heads Up! Is Used For

Heads Up! appears to be a word-guessing party game for phones, built around a charades-style format. Based on the metadata, players take turns holding the device up while others give clues so the person holding the phone can guess the word or phrase before a timer ends. It is commonly used in social settings such as house parties, family game nights, and group hangouts, and it may also fit remote play situations where friends are connected by video call.

The app description points to multiple themed decks, so it may be used for different group interests or age ranges rather than only one kind of word list. Since the app includes permissions for storage, camera, microphone, notifications, internet access, and billing, it appears to support features like media saving, online connectivity, audio or voice-related gameplay, and optional in-app purchases. On phones, this kind of app is typically used in a hands-on, pass-the-device format where one player reads prompts while others react quickly with clues.

Common uses

Play a charades-style guessing game with friends or family
Use it at parties, game nights, or casual group gatherings
Choose from themed word decks for different interests
Take turns giving clues while one player guesses on the phone
Use it for remote group play during video calls or online hangouts
Save or share gameplay moments if those features are enabled
Buy extra content or decks through in-app purchases, if desired

Best for:

party groups family game night friends on video call casual word games phone-based play

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App Details

Package:
com.wb.headsup

Category:
Word

Developer:
Warner Bros. International Enterprises

Version:
4.15.6

Updated:
Mar 3, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.wb.headsup
Age rating: Everyone

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