Comparison

Five Differences Max Challenge vs Word Relax

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

Head to head
About

Five Differences Max Challenge

A popular spot-the-difference puzzle game where players find five hidden changes in images within a time limit. It offers an addictive challenge suitable for all ages and includes hints for when players get stuck.

Highlights
  • Find five hidden differences per level
  • Timed gameplay with approximately 2-minute limits
  • Scoring based on speed and difficulty
  • Hint system for assistance
  • New levels added periodically
Features
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It's everyone's favorite spot-the-difference game. Try to find the differences and touch them. It's a highly addictive game that anyone can enjoy. The 'Five Differences' series has surpassed a total of one million downloads! It's a wildly popular spot-the-difference game. There are five differences in each level. If you select all of them correctly, make three mistakes, or run out of time, the level ends. When you get three correct answers, you can move on to the next level. The time limit is approximately 2 minutes. Points vary based on the difficulty of spotting the differences. In the first challenge, if you answer quickly, your score will be tripled or doubled. Use the 'Hint' when you get stuck in the game. You can enjoy this app for a long time. Please wait for the new levels to be added. Try the game now!

About

Word Relax

Uncover words by swiping and connecting letters to unlock beautiful landscapes and enjoy a relaxing brain workout. With over 15,000 puzzles and daily challenges, it's a perfect way to sharpen your mind and find calm.

Highlights
  • Swipe and connect letters
  • Unlock stunning landscapes
  • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily challenges and events
  • Vocabulary growth
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Word Relax – Crossword Puzzle Some journeys start with footsteps. Yours begins with a single word. Welcome to Word Relax, where every swipe uncovers a word, every word unlocks a scene, and every scene brings calm to your mind. Wander through a zen world where you can swipe, connect letters, form words, and unlock stunning landscapes. Whether you’re relaxing at home or on the go, Word Relax turns your free moments into a rewarding brain workout. Take on 15,000+ beautifully crafted puzzles – from relaxing simple quizzes to intricate crosswords that truly test your skills. No deadlines, no pressure – just just you, the words, and the beauty unfolding before you. Earn rewards, enjoy fresh daily challenges, join delightful events, and watch your vocabulary grow as your mind relaxes. What if just 10 minutes a day could make your mind sharper and your day more relaxing? A fantastic word adventure is waiting for you. Download Word Relax and play today! Having an issue with these free word games? For immediate support, contact us at hello@tap-brain.com. Thanks! VIP Membership 1) Sign Up Bonus - Receive instantly 1000 stars after your subscription! 2) Receive 500 stars every day 3) 4000 Vip Puzzle 4) Natural Background Music 5) No Ads in game - VIP Membership price may vary between $1.05 and $4.99 per week - Payment will be charged to the applicable iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The prices may vary depending on the country. The actual money charged may also be converted into your local currency based on the iTunes Account policy. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and you must verify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free pass period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Tap “Restore” to restore your weekly membership on your new device! For more information, please refer to: Privacy Policy: https://d1n87gh8duj50m.cloudfront.net/tap-brain-privacy.html Data Deletion https://d1n87gh8duj50m.cloudfront.net/tap-brain-data-deletion.html Terms of Use: https://d1n87gh8duj50m.cloudfront.net/tap-brain-term-of-use.html

Screenshots

Five Differences Max Challenge4 screens
Word Relax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Word Relax at 4.9 against Five Differences Max Challenge's 4.2. Word Relax also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (832 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Five Differences Max Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Word Relax sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Relax holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Relax has 832 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Five Differences Max Challenge's written reviews are positive against 78% of Word Relax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Word Relax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Five Differences Max Challenge versus Word Relax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive Differences Max ChallengeWord Relax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.9 (832 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14832 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWasabi ApplicationsTapBrain

Customer experience

Five Differences Max Challenge

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.3%

Word Relax

All ratings825 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%

Bugs and requests

Five Differences Max Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Word Relax

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen on startup
  • Download and launch failures
  • Ad-free purchase not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ad-free experience that actually works
  • More challenging puzzle levels
  • Additional games from developer

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Five Differences Max Challenge

One-time7
  • 5 hints$0.99
  • Hint Pack S$0.99
  • Ads Free$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 12 hints$1.99
  • 20 hints$2.99
  • Hint Pack M$2.99
  • Hint Pack L$7.99
10 purchases

Word Relax

Subscriptions1
  • Vip Member - Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Spin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Double Coin$3.99
  • 1650 coins$4.99
  • Special Event$4.99
  • Junior Pack$5.99
  • Pro Pack$12.99

Questions

Is Five Differences Max Challenge free?
Five Differences Max Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Relax free?
Word Relax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Relax?
Word Relax is rated higher. Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Word Relax averages 4.9 from 832 ratings.
Do Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Relax have ads?
Both Five Differences Max Challenge and Word Relax show ads.
Which is updated more often, Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Relax?
Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Word Relax every 3 weeks. Most recently, Five Differences Max Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Word Relax on November 3, 2026.

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