# Grayout vs Word Forward

The clearest difference is rating: Word Forward at 4.5 against Grayout's 3.7. Word Forward also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.4). Grayout's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Grayout costs $2.99 and Word Forward $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Word Forward holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grayout has 61 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Grayout's written reviews are positive against 76% of Word Forward's.

Grayout ships an update every 3 weeks, Word Forward every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grayout | Word Forward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayout/id1023152763/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-forward/id1454290016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #112 |
| Size | 37 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mrgan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320710721) | [Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476360840) |

## What reviewers say

### Grayout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayout/id1023152763)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a unique text-based adventure game set in a dystopian medical facility. Navigate challenging conversations as a character with aphasia, struggling to communicate due to a disorder affecting language processing. This narrative-driven game explores themes of communication and internal struggle.

**Highlights:** Aphasiac text game mechanics, Narrative-driven gameplay, Interactive conversations, Word puzzle elements, Emotional simulation, Dystopian setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 📖 Engaging and well-written story
- 🎨 Creative wordplay and imagery
- ✨ Thoughtful narrative and storytelling
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Very short gameplay duration
- 💰 High price for short experience
- 🤷 Arbitrary and illogical puzzle solutions
- 🧩 Frustrating guessing game mechanics
- 🚫 Restrictive input and lack of flexibility

**Reported bugs**

- Game-breaking bug preventing progression
- Text formatting errors on some screens
- Typo in dialogue
- Visual glitch after switching apps

**Requested features**

- Add a hint system
- Improve sentence validation logic
- Allow for more flexible sentence input
- Add option to mute music
- Improve UI for larger screens


### Word Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-forward/id1454290016)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word puzzle game challenges players to clear a 5x5 grid by forming words. It requires strategic use of every letter tile to solve 500 unique puzzles, offering an endlessly challenging brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Spell words by tracing lines, Swap letters with tokens, Jumble tiles for new letters, Change letters with modifiers, Eliminate tiles with bombs, Solve 500 puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grayout free?

Grayout costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Word Forward free?

Word Forward costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grayout or Word Forward?

Word Forward is rated higher. Grayout averages 3.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Word Forward averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Grayout or Word Forward have ads?

Neither Grayout nor Word Forward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grayout or Word Forward?

Grayout ships an update every 3 weeks, and Word Forward every 6 weeks. Most recently, Grayout was updated on October 24, 2026 and Word Forward on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Grayout or Word Forward?

Grayout currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Word Forward at #112. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*