Comparison

Words Connected vs Word Shapes Puzzles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Words Connected

Guess words related to photos to form a crossword puzzle. This addictive brainteaser offers a unique way to play, with multiple languages and hundreds of words to discover across various levels.

Highlights
  • Guess words from photos
  • Form crosswords
  • Tap to zoom photos
  • Play in multiple languages
  • Hundreds of words
  • 24 levels
Features
Read full description

Look at photos, guess the words and make a crossword. Each photo represents a word. Tap the picture to zoom in for a closer look, and then find the word that is in any way related to the photo. Some answers are straightforward, some are quite tricky. Finish a level, and the words will form a complete crossword. Enjoy this addictive brainteaser! Features: • Less typing, more fun! • Play in English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese • 24 levels with over 300 words to find • New way to play crosswords If you like pics and word association games, this one-of-a-kind crossword/guess-the-word puzzle is for you!

About

Word Shapes Puzzles

Connect hexagonal letter tiles to form words and solve unique puzzles. This game offers hundreds of challenges, supports multiple languages, and can be played offline. Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills with this family-friendly word-making adventure.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • Multilingual support (EN, ES, FR, DE, RU)
  • Offline play capability
  • Vocabulary and cognitive skill enhancement
  • Family-friendly gameplay
  • Hexagonal tile connection mechanic
Features
Read full description

Unleash your vocabulary in Word Shapes, the dynamic word puzzle game that combines the challenge of word making with the fun of puzzle solving! Connect hexagonal letter tiles to form words and solve puzzles in a variety of unique shapes. Perfect for language lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this game will keep you engaged for hours on end. KEY FEATURES: • HUNDREDS OF PUZZLES: Each with its own unique shape and solution. • MULTILINGUAL: Enjoy the game in English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian. • OFFLINE PLAY: No internet? No problem! Play anytime, anywhere, on your phone or tablet. • BRAIN-BOOSTING FUN: Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills while having a blast. • FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Suitable for all ages, it's the perfect game to play with your family. Download Word Shapes now and start your word-finding adventure! Can you solve them all?

Screenshots

Words Connected4 screens
Word Shapes Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Words Connected at 270 against Word Shapes Puzzles's 30. Words Connected also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). Word Shapes Puzzles's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Words Connected sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Word Shapes Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Words Connected against 4.5 for Word Shapes Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Words Connected has 270 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Words Connected's written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Shapes Puzzles's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Words Connected versus Word Shapes Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWords ConnectedWord Shapes Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (270 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings270 — better30
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaribou Inc.Alnima

Customer experience

Words Connected

All ratings269 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative1.3%

Word Shapes Puzzles

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Words Connected

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Hint system without using coins
  • More levels/content

Word Shapes Puzzles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Words Connected

One-time4
  • 300 coins$0.99
  • 1500 coins$2.99
  • 3000 coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 9000 coins$9.99
4 purchases

Word Shapes Puzzles

One-time4
  • BRONZE$2.99
  • SILVER$7.99
  • GOLD$19.99
Show 1 more
  • PLATINUM$29.99

Questions

Is Words Connected free?
Words Connected is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Shapes Puzzles free?
Word Shapes Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Words Connected or Word Shapes Puzzles?
Words Connected and Word Shapes Puzzles are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 270 and 30 ratings respectively.
Do Words Connected or Word Shapes Puzzles have ads?
Neither Words Connected nor Word Shapes Puzzles shows ads.

Other comparisons