# Grayout vs Overwords

The clearest difference is rating: Overwords at 4.7 against Grayout's 3.7. Overwords also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 63%). Grayout's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Overwords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grayout has 61 ratings behind it against 9, 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 83% of Overwords's.

Grayout ships an update every 3 weeks, Overwords daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grayout | Overwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayout/id1023152763/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #181 |
| Size | 37 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mrgan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320710721) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## 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


### Overwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A minimalist word-puzzle game where you stack words to expand the board. Overlapping letters fuse into new words, requiring careful planning for a calm, distraction-free experience. Enjoy pure gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Distraction-free gameplay, Word stacking mechanics, Board expansion, Relaxing audio, 30 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grayout free?

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

### Is Overwords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grayout or Overwords?

Overwords is rated higher. Grayout averages 3.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Overwords averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Grayout or Overwords have ads?

Neither Grayout nor Overwords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grayout or Overwords?

Grayout ships an update every 3 weeks, and Overwords daily. Most recently, Grayout was updated on October 18, 2026 and Overwords on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Grayout or Overwords?

Grayout currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Overwords at #181. 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.*