# Typeshift vs Wordfully

The clearest difference is rating: Wordfully at 4.7 against Typeshift's 4.3. Wordfully also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 497) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Typeshift's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wordfully sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wordfully holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordfully has 11K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 61% of Wordfully's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Wordfully fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Wordfully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordfully-word-puzzles/id1604429350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Elizabeth Ashley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604429352) |

## What reviewers say

### Typeshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137)

This word puzzle game challenges you to unscramble letters within stacked words to form new words in the center row. It offers daily challenges with global leaderboards and special clue-based puzzles. Unlock additional content and remove ads with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Anagram and word search mechanics, Shift letter columns to spell words, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Special clue puzzles, Unlockable puzzle packs, Themes and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peppermint Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Walnut Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parmesan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Umami Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pistachio Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sophomore Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gumshoe Clue Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Unique and innovative game concept
- ⭐ Great brain workout
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 📚 Helps expand vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Obscure/uncommon words used
- 🔇 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle timer inaccuracies
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Letters not registering correctly
- Puzzles not displaying properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More clue puzzles and puzzle packs
- Option to reset/replay completed puzzle packs
- Sync progress across devices
- Support for British/Australian English
- Built-in dictionary with better word definitions


### Wordfully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordfully-word-puzzles/id1604429350)

Engage in unlimited word guessing games with a variety of challenges. Choose between relaxed play or a timed 10-second mode. Customize your experience with different word lengths, hints, and themes.

**Highlights:** Unlimited word guessing games, 10-Second Challenge Mode, 6- and 7-letter word options, Reveal first letter hint, Eliminate repeating letter option, Light, dark, and tropical themes, Play multiple games daily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wordfully tvOS Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, easy input
- 💡 Unlimited games, more than 6 tries
- 👍 Little to no ads, one-time payment to remove ads
- 👍 Clean interface, similar to Wordle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy on Apple Watch, letters not selectable
- 🐛 Partial letters shown on keyboard
- 🐛 Accepts non-words or obscure words
- 🔍 Too many plural words used as answers

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't accept correct answers
- Repeated words in short time
- Ads return after purchasing ad-free version

**Requested features**

- Option to disable plurals
- Ability to place letters out of order
- Difficulty levels or word size options
- Colorblind mode
- Landscape mode for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

Typeshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wordfully free?

Wordfully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Typeshift or Wordfully?

Wordfully is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Wordfully averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Wordfully have ads?

Both Typeshift and Wordfully show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Typeshift or Wordfully?

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wordfully fortnightly. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wordfully on September 22, 2026.

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