Comparison

Train Words vs Wordnerd 3D

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

Wordnerd 3D

Features
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A multiplayer word game like you've played before, except the board is three-dimensional. Form words in any direction — up, down, left, right, forward, and back. Discover clever plays that flat boards would never let you make! Challenge friends or get matched against players around the world. Take your turn anywhere, anytime - your games wait for you. Play multiple games at once, each at its own pace. Features – 3D board with words in six directions – Play against friends, random opponents or the bot – Multiple simultaneous games – Asynchronous turns - play at your own pace – Push notifications when it's your move – Chat with your opponents – English and Norwegian dictionaries – Free to play, with optional ad-free Premium Made in Norway by Hållingwood A/S. https://www.wordnerd3d.com/

Screenshots

Train Words4 screens
Wordnerd 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Train Words at none against Wordnerd 3D's shown. Train Words also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Wordnerd 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Wordnerd 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Words ships an update every 2 months, Wordnerd 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Words versus Wordnerd 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain WordsWordnerd 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimitHållingwood AS

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
1 purchases

Wordnerd 3D

One-time1
  • Wordnerd Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Train Words free?
Train Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wordnerd 3D free?
Wordnerd 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Words or Wordnerd 3D have ads?
Wordnerd 3D shows ads; Train Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Words or Wordnerd 3D?
Train Words ships an update every 2 months, and Wordnerd 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Words was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wordnerd 3D on October 24, 2026.

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