Comparison

Train Words vs Matcholitaire

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

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About

Train Words

Engage in a turn-based word game where you build words from letter tiles on a train. Compete against players worldwide in timed rounds across multiple languages and levels.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Device-to-device communication
  • Global multiplayer
  • 10 languages supported
  • 12 levels
  • Player statistics and rankings
  • Achievements
Features
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Train Words is a turn-based device-to-device communication word game from the developers of Yatzy World. You play 3 rounds (2 minutes each) where you build and submit as many words as possible using pawns from a letter train. You can play against anyone in the whole world. Train Words features: - Train Words points - 10 different languages - 12 levels - Player titles - Nickname and profile picture - Top rankings (the whole world or just you and your friends) - Player statistics - Pair statistics - Achievements - Connection to Facebook - Friends list - Chat Train Words is part of the World Board Games series, but is NOT based on a classic board game. For help/support, error reports and/or constructive critisism, please do not hesitate to contact us at: www.worldboardgames.com Enjoy Train Words! Copyright © Mattias Simonsson (SIMIT) & Daniel Lidström (Liddan IT) 2016-2018.

About

Matcholitaire

Features
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If you a fan of tile-matching and triple-match games, you might enjoy playing the MATCHOLITAIRE - a match-three characters puzzle game. This game allows you to relax and find your inner peace only takes 10 minutes a day. The objective is to tap the tiles and collect three of the same characters tiles in order to blast them and progress to the next level. Be careful not to fill the box with too many tiles or you will fail the level! FEATURE Stunning graphics and animations: bright and colorful graphics with fun animations and sound effects. Various levels: multiple levels with increasing difficulty. Power-ups and boosters: These are special tools that can help you clear levels more easily. For example, they may allow you to shuffle tiles, remove a single tile, or clear an entire row or column. Different types of tiles: several types of tiles with different designs, colors, and patterns. Leaderboard: the more effort, the higher the rank Daily rewards: log in daily to claim free rewards Limited time: add an extra level of challenge to the gameplay. Power-ups and boosters: players can use these to help them clear levels more easily. HOW TO PLAY - Match tiles by swapping adjacent tiles to create rows or columns of three or more tiles of the same object. - Use power-ups and boosters to help you clear tiles more easily. - Complete the level objective within a set number of moves or a certain amount of time. - Move on to the next level to challenge and earn rewards yourself.

Screenshots

Train Words4 screens
Matcholitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Train Words at none against Matcholitaire's shown. Train Words also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Train Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Matcholitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Words ships an update every 2 months, Matcholitaire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Train Words versus Matcholitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain WordsMatcholitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimitPhong Dinh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Train Words

One-time4
  • Remove Delay$1.99
  • Pair Statistics$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
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  • 100 Concurrent Games$6.99
10 purchases

Matcholitaire

One-time10
  • Default Bundle 1$0.99
  • Default Bundle 2$1.99
  • Default Bundle 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Default Bundle 4$3.99
  • Default Bundle 5$6.99
  • Default Bundle 6$7.99
  • Default Bundle 7$8.99
  • Coin pack 3$9.99
  • Coin pack 4$19.99
  • Coin pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Train Words free?
Train Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matcholitaire free?
Matcholitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Words or Matcholitaire have ads?
Matcholitaire shows ads; Train Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Words or Matcholitaire?
Train Words ships an update every 2 months, and Matcholitaire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Train Words was updated on October 21, 2026 and Matcholitaire on October 7, 2026.

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