Comparison

Under a Spell vs Classic Words

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

Head to head
About

Under a Spell

Engage your mind with a captivating word puzzle game that challenges you to find hidden words. Improve your vocabulary and spelling across thousands of levels in multiple languages. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Find hidden words
  • Improve vocabulary and spelling
  • 2000 levels in 11 languages
  • Daily puzzles with rewards
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Connect with friends on Facebook
Features
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Step into the word magic with fun educational brain teaser Under a Spell. Solve a vast range of unique and challenging handcrafted levels backed by the help of Artificial Intelligence that learned from zillions of words from books, movies, articles humanity ever created through all its history. FEATURES ● Find hidden words in a mixture of letters ● Improve your vocabulary and spelling skills ● 2000 levels × 11 languages ● The more languages you play, the higher score you get ● Unique daily puzzles with progressive rewards ● Get the highest score and conquer the leaderboard ● Connect to Facebook and compete with your friends Subscription options 1. Weekly Diamond Membership offers 3,99$ weekly subscription after 3-day free trial. The subscription will provide 15 hints every day; daily Wheel of Fortune Spins x2 and 50% more hints for all in-app purchases. 2. Monthly VIP Membership offers 9,99$ monthly subscription. The subscription will provide 15 hints every day; daily Wheel of Fortune Spins x2 and 50% more hints for all in-app purchases. 3. Yearly VIP Membership offers 49,99$ yearly subscription. The subscription will provide 15 hints every day; daily Wheel of Fortune Spins x2 and 50% more hints for all in-app purchases. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify 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 trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at info@happymagenta.com Privacy Policy: https://happymagenta.com/tmp/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://happymagenta.com/tmp/terms.html

About

Classic Words

This is a classic tile-based word game offering solo play against AI, offline pass-and-play, and online multiplayer. It features tools to help you learn and improve your wordplay, with a clean interface and thoughtful extras for a focused experience.

Highlights
  • Solo play against AI
  • Offline Pass & Play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Wizard Rewind learning tool
  • Points Meter
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Light and dark modes
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Words2Wizard is a classic tile-based word game designed to be calm, thoughtful, and distraction-free – whether you’re playing solo or with others. Play the way that suits you: - Relaxed solo matches against 1–3 AI bots - Offline Pass & Play for 2–4 players on one device - Online games when you want a friendly challenge Whether you want to unwind, sharpen your skills, or simply enjoy word play at your own pace, Words2Wizard offers a fair and focused experience. Learn naturally as you play: - Wizard Rewind lets you look back and explore high-scoring plays and clever hooks - The Points Meter shows how your move compares to the best - Some Wizard Rewind plays are intentionally hidden to encourage learning, not optimization - Built-in dictionary access helps you discover new words when you’re curious Designed to feel good to play: - A clean, modern interface with light and dark modes - Simple, single-tap tile placement - Multiple zoom levels for comfortable viewing - Fewer interruptions for a more focused experience Thoughtful extras: - Skill-based matchmaking for balanced games - Emoji reactions for friendly interaction – no chat required - Pause and resume games anytime, with multiple games in progress - Optional notifications to remind you when it’s your turn - Detailed stats to track your progress over time - Uses an enhanced ENABLE word list, with commonly accepted short words Free to play, with optional in-app purchases. We’d love to hear from you – send feedback or suggestions to feedback@rapitap.com. Download Words2Wizard and enjoy a calmer way to play words.

Screenshots

Under a Spell4 screens
Classic Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Under a Spell at 1.3K against Classic Words's 17. Under a Spell also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, rating, 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. Under a Spell sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Classic Words sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Under a Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Under a Spell has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Under a Spell's written reviews are positive against 67% of Classic Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Under a Spell ships an update fortnightly, Classic Words monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Under a Spell versus Classic Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnder a SpellClassic Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better17
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABRapitap Apps Inc.

Customer experience

Under a Spell

All ratings1,335 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.2%

Classic Words

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Under a Spell

Subscriptions3
  • Diamond membership (1 week)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Diamond membership (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Diamond membership (1 year)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • 10 hints$0.99
  • 45 hints$3.99
  • 125 hints$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Popup Ads$9.99
  • 200 hints$14.99
  • Grand Wizard Kit$29.99
8 purchases

Classic Words

One-time8
  • 40 Gems$0.99
  • Premium Bundle$4.99
  • 210 Gems$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 640 Gems$14.99
  • 1,350 Gems$29.99
  • 2,300 Gems$49.99
  • Bot Mastery Pass$69.99
  • 4,800 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Under a Spell free?
Under a Spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Words free?
Classic Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Under a Spell or Classic Words?
Under a Spell is rated higher. Under a Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Classic Words averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Under a Spell or Classic Words have ads?
Both Under a Spell and Classic Words show ads.
Which is updated more often, Under a Spell or Classic Words?
Under a Spell ships an update fortnightly, and Classic Words monthly. Most recently, Under a Spell was updated on October 24, 2026 and Classic Words on October 24, 2026.

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