# Waggle Words vs Sidewords

The clearest difference is rating: Sidewords at 4.7 against Waggle Words's 4.3. Sidewords also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 58%) and ratings volume (295 vs 48). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Waggle Words costs $3.99 and Sidewords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sidewords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidewords has 295 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Waggle Words's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sidewords's.

Waggle Words ships an update every 3 months, Sidewords every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waggle Words | Sidewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggle-words/id1107742264/reviews) | **[4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #111 | **#82** |
| Size | 174 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vermont Digital Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100) | [Milkbag Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/702914608) |

## What reviewers say

### Waggle Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggle-words/id1107742264)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word puzzle game challenges players to connect letters within a beehive to form words, clear the board, and achieve high scores through strategic chains and combos. Utilize power-ups to manipulate letters and discover new words. It offers multiple game modes, including an AR experience for compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Strategic word chaining, Power-up letter manipulation, Augmented Reality mode, Multiple game modes (Casual, Speed, Daily), Unlimited levels with unique hives, Game Center leaderboards, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sidewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique blend of logic and word puzzles with no timers or penalties. It provides hundreds of puzzles of varying difficulty, with new ones added daily, and includes a bonus game. Users can customize the color scheme to suit their mood.

**Highlights:** Logic and word puzzle blend, Hundreds of puzzles, Daily new puzzles, Bonus game included, Customizable color schemes, No timers or penalties

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging word game
- 💡 Original and creative concept
- 🧠 Keeps the brain working
- 😌 Relaxing gameplay, no time limit
- 🆓 Free to play, no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing/lack of tutorial
- 🚫 Nonsense/unreal words accepted
- ❌ Real words sometimes rejected
- 🔠 Portrait mode only
- 🔄 Syncing between devices missing

**Reported bugs**

- Crash when clicking 'share solution'
- Applies unreal words
- Sometimes rejects real words

**Requested features**

- Improve tutorial or add clear instructions
- Sync between devices
- Add a scoring system or way to measure excellence
- Allow iPad rotation to landscape
- More puzzles/daily puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waggle Words free?

Waggle Words costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sidewords free?

Sidewords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Waggle Words or Sidewords?

Sidewords is rated higher. Waggle Words averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Sidewords averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do Waggle Words or Sidewords have ads?

Neither Waggle Words nor Sidewords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waggle Words or Sidewords?

Waggle Words ships an update every 3 months, and Sidewords every 2 months. Most recently, Waggle Words was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sidewords on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Waggle Words or Sidewords?

Waggle Words currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Sidewords at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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