# Word Cookies!® vs Scrambly

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Cookies!® at weekly against Scrambly's every 2 months. Word Cookies!® also leads on ratings volume (205K vs 13) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Scrambly's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Cookies!® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Scrambly sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrambly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Cookies!® has 205K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Word Cookies!®'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Scrambly's.

Word Cookies!® ships an update weekly, Scrambly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Cookies!® | Scrambly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (205K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cookies/id1153883316/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambly/id1482829360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Catherine Easton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537350588) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Cookies!®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cookies/id1153883316)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Word, #113 Top Free · Word, #139 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a word puzzle adventure with thousands of levels and daily challenges. Swipe to connect letters and form words, with strategic hints and offline play available. Enjoy a refined mix of puzzles designed to sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Over 30,000 levels, Daily challenges and rewards, Swipe and connect letter puzzles, Strategic hints and shuffles, Offline play mode, Diverse puzzle types

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1340 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ginger Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2940 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6240 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary and spelling
- 🎨 Cute and creative themes
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Some words are too obscure or not commonly used
- 🔀 Inconsistent handling of plurals and word variations
- 🔒 Progress not saved across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Daily spin wheel consistently gives low rewards
- Incorrect or missing words in the dictionary

**Requested features**

- More original and diverse word puzzles
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Timed mode or competitive features


### Scrambly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambly/id1482829360)

Unscramble letters to match word definitions in this engaging word puzzle game. Improve your vocabulary and cognitive skills with increasing difficulty levels and timed challenges. Compete with others on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Unscramble letters to form words, Match words to definitions, Multiple difficulty levels, Timed challenges, Hint system, Global leaderboards, Vocabulary expansion

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 50 Coins. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock word knowledge | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Cookies!® free?

Word Cookies!® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrambly free?

Scrambly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Word Cookies!® or Scrambly?

Scrambly is rated higher. Word Cookies!® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 205K ratings, while Scrambly averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Word Cookies!® or Scrambly have ads?

Both Word Cookies!® and Scrambly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Cookies!® or Scrambly?

Word Cookies!® ships an update weekly, and Scrambly every 2 months. Most recently, Word Cookies!® was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scrambly on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*