# WordXing vs Sidewords

The clearest difference is price: WordXing at Free against Sidewords's $2.99. WordXing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Sidewords's advantage is ratings volume (295 vs 6) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

WordXing is free to download; Sidewords costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WordXing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidewords has 295 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WordXing's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sidewords's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordXing | Sidewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordxing/id1129234406/reviews)** | [4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 72 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brinkley Sprunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129234405) | [Milkbag Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/702914608) |

## What reviewers say

### WordXing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordxing/id1129234406)

A fast-paced word game where players form words that intersect on a board. It offers solo play, head-to-head challenges, and daily puzzles with multiple language support. The game accepts a wide range of words, including proper nouns and slang.

**Highlights:** Form intersecting words, Play solo or against opponents, Daily Game-of-the-Day challenges, Accepts slang and proper names, Double points for long words, Supports 11 languages, Left/right-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sidewords

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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 WordXing free?

WordXing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sidewords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WordXing or Sidewords?

WordXing is rated higher. WordXing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sidewords averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do WordXing or Sidewords have ads?

Neither WordXing nor Sidewords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordXing or Sidewords?

WordXing ships an update every 2 months, and Sidewords every 2 months. Most recently, WordXing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sidewords on October 29, 2026.

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