Comparison

WordX vs Syllabits

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

Head to head
About

WordX

This game challenges your mind by having you unscramble words based on their dictionary definitions. It's an intellectual stimulant that improves vocabulary and helps you become a spelling expert through progressively challenging levels. Compare your scores globally and enjoy learning as you play.

Highlights
  • Unscramble words with dictionary clues
  • Progressively challenging levels
  • Learn word pronunciations
  • Global score comparison
  • Vocabulary and spelling improvement
  • Tutorial for new players
Features
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WordX is more than a puzzle game. It challenges your mind. It is a learning tool, it improves your vocabulary. It is an intellectual stimulant. You are learning as you play this game. You will become a spelling expert by the time you complete all the levels in this game. The Object of the game is to unscramble words. You are provided with the dictionary meaning of the word to unscramble. After you unscramble the word correctly... The Correct pronunciation of the Word is heard. The game has many levels, and each subsequent level is harder than the previous one. You may be challenged with 3 to 20 letter words to unscramble. This game is great for young kids all the way to adults who love to challenge their mind. Compare your scores or points against the world....and see who is the Leader. Instruction: There is a tutorial the first time you play the game, follow the tutorial then you will master the game. On the main screen select "Goto Game" to go the game screen. There you will find the Level Table where you can select a specific Level to play or Just touch "Let's Play" "Let's Play" will start a new Game if it is the first time you are playing it, Or resume the last level that you played. When playing you are presented with word that is scrambled. You need to unscramble the word to win. Look at the Scrambled Word carefully.... The Game also provide you with a Clue or Hint... It provides the Dictionary meaning of the word. Use this are your clue to Unscramble the word. If you like more challenge, you can Hide the Hint so you don't see the Dictionary meaning. If you selected an incorrect letter, an X will show at the bottom on the incorrect letter, Tap the X to undo your selection. But be careful. If you undo Too many times, you will be Penalized Points. Enjoy!

About

Syllabits

A unique word puzzle game where you connect letter blocks to form words and reveal pixel-art pictures. Learn new vocabulary and test your word-building skills with challenging stages and daily riddles.

Highlights
  • Connect letter blocks to form words
  • Reveal pixel-art picture hints
  • 60 hand-crafted unique stages
  • Multiple solutions per puzzle
  • Daily word riddles
  • Check word definitions and pronunciation
  • Dark mode
Features
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New type of word puzzle game. Learn vocabulary while having fun! Connect blocks that contain pairs or triplets of letters, to fill a board of an arbitrary shape. The board is a pixel-art drawing that points to hints of the types of words that you may make. The main rule is that you always have to connect a piece to an existing one by making a new word. For instance, if you have the piece "ble" on the board, you can place the syllable "ta" next to it because it creates a word, "table". Features: * 60 hand-crafted unique stages. * Multiple solutions to each puzzle. * Compete with friends for a better score. The longer the word, the higher the score! * A daily riddle to assemble a hidden word from syllabits. * Look up words (using system dictionaries). * Listen to the pronunciation of words. * Dark mode. Music Credits “Jazz Brunch”, “Casa Bossa Nova”, “Carpe Diem” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Screenshots

WordX4 screens
Syllabits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WordX at Free against Syllabits's $1.99. WordX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 22 months). Syllabits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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

WordX is free to download; Syllabits costs $1.99 up front. WordX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Syllabits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WordX against 5.0 for Syllabits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of WordX's written reviews are positive against 67% of Syllabits's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordX ships an update every 6 months, Syllabits every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WordX versus Syllabits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordXSyllabits
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel JocelynDavid Gavilan

Customer experience

WordX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Syllabits

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WordX

One-time2
  • Unlock Level$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Syllabits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordX free?
WordX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syllabits free?
Syllabits costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordX or Syllabits?
WordX and Syllabits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do WordX or Syllabits have ads?
WordX shows ads; Syllabits does not.
Which is updated more often, WordX or Syllabits?
WordX ships an update every 6 months, and Syllabits every 22 months. Most recently, WordX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Syllabits on October 29, 2026.

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