Comparison

Words in Progress vs Disney SpellStruck

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

Head to head
About

Words in Progress

Engage in a unique word-crafting puzzle game by combining letters to form words. Test your skills in an endless single-player mode or challenge others in asynchronous multiplayer matches. Enjoy a clean design and a steady learning curve suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Unique word game mechanics
  • Single player endless mode
  • Asynchronous multiplayer mode
  • Long and steady learning curve
  • Clean, cozy, and crisp design
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Enjoy our word crafting puzzle joy that never wears off! Combine letters to create words and choose your playstyle: take big risks for huge rewards, or carefully plan your way through hours of create-a-word fun! Face the mysterious Fridge in our brand new Story Mode, survive as long as you can in Endless mode, climb the Daily leaderboard or play against others in Multiplayer! Words in Progress offers: - A unique new word game - Single Player Story Mode - Single Player Endless mode - Multiplayer asynchronous Mode - A long and steady learning curve - Clean, cozy and crisp design - Fun for players of all ages - Multi-language gameplay and support In Words in Progress, the game begins with seven letters stacked vertically on the screen. Your goal is to combine these letters into words. Whenever you move a letter to another row to build a word, its empty spot is instantly replaced with a new letter from your pile. After submitting a word, new letters are added again, keeping the puzzle constantly evolving. How many words can you make? Enjoy a variety of game modes for both solo players and online multiplayer fans. Play casually for fun and learning, or compete against others and climb the ranks! In our latest Story Mode you follow our hero as they try to deal with a mysterious fridge that keeps haunting their dreams night after night. You can progress through more than 45 handcrafted levels, each featuring up to 3 stars to earn for players looking to fully master every challenge. In Single Player Endless Mode, the goal is to stay in the game as long as you can. Keep your letter pile from running out by completing challenges of varying word lengths. But beware: if you can’t keep up, it’s game over! Our Daily Challenge lets you compete against players around the world in the exact same game. How many points can you score? Climb the Daily Leaderboards and prove your skills. Remember: if today isn’t your day, there’s always another challenge waiting tomorrow! In Multiplayer Mode, you and your opponent each start with 40 letters. Do you take the risk of adding letters to words still in progress, aiming for a long word but risking an incomplete or invalid one? Or do you play it safe by “cashing in” shorter, valid words? A smart strategy is key if you want to outscore your opponent and claim victory!

About

Disney SpellStruck

Engage in a word-based puzzle adventure set in the Star Wars universe. Spell words to defeat the Empire, unlock iconic characters, and master unique superpowers. Compete in multiplayer battles or daily challenges to prove your word game skills.

Highlights
  • Star Wars-themed puzzle adventure
  • Over 50 levels across Original Trilogy locations
  • Unlockable Star Wars characters
  • Unique character superpowers
  • 1v1 multiplayer word battles
  • Daily challenges with exclusive rewards
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Journey to the Isles of Tiles with beloved Disney and Pixar characters and take on challenging crossword-style games in Disney Spellstruck! Flex your spelling skills with Mickey Mouse, Tiana, Stitch, and others in a crossword-style adventure. Play with friends in online versus mode, complete daily challenges, and test your spelling power as you claim the top spot on the leaderboards! A DISNEY-INSPIRED CROSSWORD-STYLE ADVENTURE Embark on a magical adventure with over 60 levels spanning four distinct maps. Each map features iconic Disney and Pixar inspired landmarks including Radiator Springs, Skull Rock and Rapunzel’s Tower. The world is under the spell of Blank and the Letter Lackeys, and needs your help! Test your spelling skills and save the Isles of Tiles to rescue corrupted characters. UNLOCK NEW CHARACTERS AND POWERS Test your spelling skills in adventure mode or multiplayer and defeat your opponent to unlock popular Disney and Pixar characters. Master unique superpowers to gain an advantage against Blank and other players from all over the world. PLAY AGAINST WORD GAME EXPERTS Challenge other players in 1v1 multiplayer matches and discover who is the biggest word-game brain out there! Use Game Center to play against your friends and family. COMPLETE DAILY CHALLENGES Play the Daily Challenge to test your skills in a unique crossword-style game every day. Defeat Blank’s Letter Lackeys to unlock unique characters only accessible by completing daily challenges. ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERBOARDS AND MORE! Are you the #1 Disney SpellStruck player in the world? What’s your highest single-word score? Check the Game Center leaderboards to find out! Unlock achievements and show your word-spelling mastery to your friends on Game Center.

Screenshots

Words in Progress4 screens
Disney SpellStruck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Disney SpellStruck at 12K against Words in Progress's 1.7K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Words in Progress against 4.7 for Disney SpellStruck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney SpellStruck has 12K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Words in Progress's written reviews are positive against 57% of Disney SpellStruck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Words in Progress ships an update every 5 weeks, Disney SpellStruck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Words in Progress versus Disney SpellStruck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWords in ProgressDisney SpellStruck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better57.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB711 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamious B.V.Artist Arcade

Customer experience

Words in Progress

All ratings1,717 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral17.5%
Negative23.3%

Disney SpellStruck

All ratings11,658 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral18.7%
Negative24.0%

User reviews

Words in Progress

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🧠 Good brain exercise
  • ⚡ Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Interesting concept
  • 🆕 Clever and new

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Faulty and unreliable
  • 🤔 Poor dictionary and word acceptance
  • 🤯 Frustrating when words are rejected
  • 🤦‍♂️ Clumsy and unintuitive controls
  • 🔥 Overheats device

Disney SpellStruck

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute Disney-themed visuals
  • 👍 Polished and well-designed
  • 🤓 Challenging for word game enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🤔 Inconsistent dictionary and word acceptance
  • 🕰️ Slow and repetitive animations
  • 🤖 AI opponent uses questionable/obscure words

Bugs and requests

Words in Progress

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Authentication errors
  • Challenges not working properly
  • Scores not showing up
  • Screentime limit error
  • Blank tiles not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add undo/shuffle button
  • Improve dictionary and word acceptance
  • Provide word lookup/submission feature
  • Add difficulty settings and game modes
  • Improve UI and controls

Disney SpellStruck

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and data loss issues
  • Freezing and unresponsive during gameplay
  • Connectivity problems and offline mode issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More single-player content and replayability
  • Option to skip animations
  • Improved dictionary and word acceptance
  • Multiplayer features like leaderboards and matchmaking

In-app purchases

None

Words in Progress

No in-app purchases

None

Disney SpellStruck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Words in Progress free?
Words in Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Disney SpellStruck free?
Disney SpellStruck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Words in Progress or Disney SpellStruck?
Disney SpellStruck is rated higher. Words in Progress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Disney SpellStruck averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Words in Progress or Disney SpellStruck have ads?
Neither Words in Progress nor Disney SpellStruck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Words in Progress or Disney SpellStruck?
Words in Progress ships an update every 5 weeks, and Disney SpellStruck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Words in Progress was updated on September 23, 2026 and Disney SpellStruck on September 24, 2026.

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