Bold Moves vs Cluster Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match 3 color puzzles
- Collect letter tiles
- Solve phrases
- Unlock inspirational quotes
- Earn rewards and boosters
- Progress through chapters
- Limited-time events
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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.
Cluster Words
A simple word game where players guess a four-letter word. Incorrect letters accumulate, forming a 'cluster' that grows with each wrong guess. The goal is to solve the word before the cluster reaches 20 letters.
- Word guessing gameplay
- Cluster mechanic for incorrect guesses
- Progressive difficulty
- Simple interface
- Endless fun
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Cluster is a simple word game that provides endless fun. Try to guess the four letter word without busting your Cluster. Letters that are not correct will be added to your cluster, so guess the word before your Cluster gets to 20 letters!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cluster Words at 5.0 against Bold Moves's 4.5. Cluster Words also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Bold Moves's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 7) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Bold Moves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cluster Words asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cluster Words holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Moves has 13K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, Cluster Words every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bold Moves | Cluster Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 750 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED GAMES CO, LLC | Brandon Perry |
Customer experience
Bold Moves
Cluster Words
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
Cluster Words
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bold Moves
- 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
Cluster Words
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Cluster Words free?
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