# Words Connected vs Word Shapes Puzzles

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Words Connected | Word Shapes Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-connected/id1016311561/reviews) | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-shapes-puzzles/id6504929802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) | [Alnima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754374524) |

## What reviewers say

### Words Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-connected/id1016311561)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Challenging
- 🧠 Makes you think
- ⏰ Time killer
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Can be difficult
- 💰 Annoying ads/in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Hint system without using coins
- More levels/content


### Word Shapes Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-shapes-puzzles/id6504929802)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER | $7.99 | one-time |
| GOLD | $19.99 | one-time |
| PLATINUM | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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