Comparison

Five Differences Max Challenge vs Word Search + Infinite Puzzles

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

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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 Search + Infinite Puzzles

Engage in endless word search puzzles with multiple play modes, including a story-driven journey, classic play, and daily challenges. Earn rewards, complete quests, and enjoy an ad-free, privacy-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite puzzles
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Journey mode with levels
  • Classic mode for relaxed play
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Quest system with bonus words
  • Dozens of topics
Features
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Infinite puzzles. No ads. No interruptions. 3 WAYS TO PLAY JOURNEY - Set out on a luxury liner bound for an island paradise. Complete timed puzzles to advance. Earn rewards along the way. See where your journey takes you! CLASSIC - Just play. There's no rush. Your progress is saved and the timer is optional. DAILY - Beat the clock to earn a special daily reward. Keep your streak going for extra rewards. TAKE A JOURNEY! It starts with the luxury and romance of the golden age of ocean liners (think Titanic, without the iceberg), and takes you to beautiful and exciting destinations around the world, filled with sights, nightlife, food and fun. QUESTS Complete Quests by: + Finding words + Finishing puzzles + Building your daily streak + Finding Bonus words (not in the solution) Don't like a quest? Trade it in for a new one! FEATURES + No ads, no interruptions + Journey through 50 challenging levels + Daily rewards for building a streak + Classic mode lets you just play + Classic quick-play starts a puzzle in a random topic + Dozens of Topics, including Animals, Movies, Celebrities, Music (3 decades), and more + Earn rewards from Quests and by finishing puzzles + Hints show you where a word starts + No ads, no tracking, maximum privacy + Supported by in-app purchases This game is supported by in-app purchases of Tokens, Hints and premium Topics. You use a Token to start most puzzles. (Today's Daily puzzle is always free.) It is refunded if you leave a puzzle without marking any words. There are lots of ways to EARN FREE Tokens: + Quests reward up to 10 + Journey milestones + Today's Daily puzzle + Random old Daily puzzles + Random Classic puzzles You'll like the streamlined, ad-free gameplay. Try Word Search + Infinite Puzzles today!

Screenshots

Five Differences Max Challenge4 screens
Word Search + Infinite Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Word Search + Infinite Puzzles at 4.8 against Five Differences Max Challenge's 4.2. Word Search + Infinite Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Five Differences Max Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Word Search + Infinite Puzzles sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Search + Infinite Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search + Infinite Puzzles has 1.5K 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 90% of Word Search + Infinite Puzzles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Word Search + Infinite Puzzles every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Five Differences Max Challenge versus Word Search + Infinite Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive Differences Max ChallengeWord Search + Infinite Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews89.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings141.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWasabi ApplicationsFunnerware

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 Search + Infinite Puzzles

All ratings1,545 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%

Bugs and requests

Five Differences Max Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Word Search + Infinite Puzzles

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Tokens deducted when app freezes
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to create custom word searches
  • Hints/clues for puzzles

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
18 purchases

Word Search + Infinite Puzzles

One-time18
  • 25 Tokens$0.99
  • 50 Hints$0.99
  • Topic: Rich & Famous Celebs$0.99
Show 15 more
  • Topic: Fantasy$0.99
  • Topic: Food, glorious food!$0.99
  • Topic: Blockbuster Movies$0.99
  • Topic: Music of the 1980s$0.99
  • Topic: Music of the 1990s$0.99
  • Topic: Thingy Actions$0.99
  • Topic: Music of the 2000s$0.99
  • Topic: Literature$0.99
  • Topic: Science! Lab coat time!$0.99
  • Topic: Brands, AAA to ZzzQuil$0.99
  • 60 Tokens$1.99
  • 500 Hints$3.99
  • 250 Tokens$4.99
  • Topic Combo +25T +50H$7.99
  • INFINITE COMBO$9.99

Questions

Is Five Differences Max Challenge free?
Five Differences Max Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Search + Infinite Puzzles free?
Word Search + Infinite Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Search + Infinite Puzzles?
Word Search + Infinite Puzzles is rated higher. Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Word Search + Infinite Puzzles averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Search + Infinite Puzzles have ads?
Five Differences Max Challenge shows ads; Word Search + Infinite Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, Five Differences Max Challenge or Word Search + Infinite Puzzles?
Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Word Search + Infinite Puzzles every 7 months. Most recently, Five Differences Max Challenge was updated on October 21, 2026 and Word Search + Infinite Puzzles on October 19, 2026.

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