Comparison

Bold Moves vs Jotto

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

Head to head
About

Bold Moves

This game combines match-3 mechanics with word puzzles and inspirational quotes. Match colored tiles to collect letters, break obstacles, and solve phrases to discover motivational messages. Earn rewards, progress through levels, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Match 3 color puzzles
  • Collect letter tiles
  • Solve phrases
  • Unlock inspirational quotes
  • Earn rewards and boosters
  • Progress through chapters
  • Limited-time events
Features
Currently charting
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What do you get when you combine match 3, word puzzles, and inspirational quotes? A match 3 made in heaven! Get your daily dose of positivity with Bold Moves; the positively relaxing (and challenging) match 3 word puzzle game. Match 3 colors to collect letter tiles, break through obstacles, and solve the phrase to find inspiration from motivational quotes and positive affirmations. Earn rewards and boosters, progress through chapters of puzzles, and win limited-time events. CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR MINDSET Easy to play but tough to master! Triumph over hundreds of fun match 3 puzzle games set in calming, nature-inspired levels. Earn rewards and achievements with weekly events centered around messages of inner strength, self-reflection, mindfulness, self-care, personal well-being, and life adventures Put your strategy skills to the test to match, swap, and collect letter tiles Make matches of three in a row or more to clear colors, remove blocks, and form words Solve the phrase to reveal celebrity quotes, win games, reach milestones, and move on to the next level of your journey RECHARGE YOUR SOUL EVERY DAY Match 3 games CAN be self-care, for sure! Enjoy encouragement and relaxation with daily rewards and inspiring affirmations to set you on a path of personal growth and empowerment. Immerse yourself in tranquil, zen-like landscapes and peaceful environments, perfect for a meditative escape Casual gameplay with dazzling combos and power-ups provides a much-needed mental escape, whether for 5 minutes or 5 hours A refreshing spin on a classic game, Bold Moves’ quote cards can even serve as a journal or diary full of inspiration for a rainy day! SPREAD JOY Share your favorite quotes with friends and spark joy, hope, and happiness “Soooo many people have told me how much they love a good game. And, if you didn’t already know, I LOVE a great quote! So we mixed the two together! OWN presents Bold Moves, a brand-new game that challenges you to solve captivating puzzles and unlock hundreds of quotes that you can share with your friends. It’s already one of my Favorite Things… I hope it becomes one of yours, too!” – Oprah Winfrey Download Bold Moves now and start on your path to a happier, more positive you.

About

Jotto

Guess a secret five-letter word by entering test words and seeing how many letters they share. Eliminate and confirm letters to uncover the hidden word. Play solo or challenge a friend in this engaging word puzzle.

Highlights
  • Guess secret five-letter words
  • Share letter count feedback
  • Eliminate and confirm letters
  • Daily word challenges
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Classic game mode
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Jotto is a simple 5 letter word game that can be played alone or against a friend. Your goal is to guess a secret word. This is accomplished by guessing 5 letter test words and receiving a number of how many letters the guess and the secret word share. This allows you to eliminate and confirm letters to finally unscramble the secret word. Features: - Daily Words - Multiplayer (Play against a friend) - Classic Mode

Screenshots

Bold Moves4 screens
Jotto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bold Moves at 4.5 against Jotto's 3.6. Bold Moves also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 11) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). Jotto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Bold Moves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jotto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bold Moves holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Moves has 13K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Bold Moves's written reviews are positive against 58% of Jotto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, Jotto every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bold Moves versus Jotto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBold MovesJotto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better3.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size750 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRED GAMES CO, LLCBen Loerick

Customer experience

Bold Moves

All ratings13,069 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral15.9%
Negative27.6%

Jotto

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Bold Moves

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Loading issues and getting stuck at certain levels
  • Losing progress and accumulated boosters
  • Inconsistent performance across updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ad-free version for purchase
  • More levels and new content updates
  • Better explanation of booster functionality
  • Ability to undo moves
  • Improved daily reward system

Jotto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bold Moves

One-time10
  • Fistful of Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Sale Pack$3.99
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  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Small Featured Pack$5.99
  • Medium Sale Pack$6.99
  • Medium Combo Pack$7.99
  • Cup of Gems$9.99
  • Medium Featured Pack$9.99
  • Large Combo Pack$14.99
None

Jotto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bold Moves free?
Bold Moves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jotto free?
Jotto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bold Moves or Jotto?
Bold Moves is rated higher. Bold Moves averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Jotto averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Bold Moves or Jotto have ads?
Both Bold Moves and Jotto show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bold Moves or Jotto?
Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jotto every 2 months. Most recently, Bold Moves was updated on November 5, 2026 and Jotto on November 3, 2026.

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