Comparison

Word Cube 2 vs Burst

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

Head to head
About

Word Cube 2

Test your vocabulary with a Scrabble-inspired word game. Features no-wait gameplay, score-boosting tiles, and time bonuses for an elevated classic experience. Perfect for improving your word-building skills.

Highlights
  • No-wait gameplay
  • Score-enhancing special tiles
  • Time bonuses
  • Drag and place tiles
  • Valid/invalid word feedback
  • Compound tiles
Features
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Every word can become your biggest play. Word Cube 2 is the fast-paced word game where every turn leads to another opportunity to build, score, and keep the momentum going. Place tiles, create bigger words, and use bonus and compound tiles to turn great plays into even bigger ones. How to Play Place letter tiles to build words, choose when to play a word or swap tiles, and use special tiles to create your highest-scoring plays. Compete with Friends Every board is a chance to create your best word yet. Invite your friends to play and see who comes out on top. Why You'll Love Word Cube 2 - Creative word-building - Bonus and compound tiles - Nonstop back-to-back turns - Competitive leaderboards The next great word is waiting. Download Word Cube 2 today and start building.

About

Burst

Features
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Burst is the world's fastest mobile typing competition app. Type words correctly and advance to the next. Each letter you get right lights up. Get it wrong and you're stuck — only those who get it right advance. Your WSA Score combines speed and accuracy into a single number. Typing fast but making many mistakes loses to typing slowly and getting everything right. ARENA All players receive the same word list every day. The ranking is 100% fair — there's no advantage for an easier list. SOLO Practice without pressure. Train your speed and accuracy before entering the global competition. GLOBAL RANKING Your score goes straight to the world ranking after each run. You always know exactly where you stand among thousands of players. TITLES Evolve from Novice to Phantom as your WSA Score grows. Each title is a real achievement — there are no shortcuts.

Screenshots

Word Cube 23 screens
Burst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burst at none against Word Cube 2's 10. Burst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Word Cube 2's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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. Word Cube 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Burst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Cube 2 ships an update every 3 months, Burst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Cube 2 versus Burst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Cube 2Burst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (616 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings616 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTether Studios, LLCDenilson Monteiro

Bugs and requests

Word Cube 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Incorrect game scores and outcomes
  • Login and account sync issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More game modes and competition options
  • Faster game processing and result times
  • Ability to save and resume games
  • More decimal places shown for standings
  • Customizable game settings and preferences

Burst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Word Cube 2

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99
None

Burst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Cube 2 free?
Word Cube 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burst free?
Burst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Cube 2 or Burst have ads?
Word Cube 2 shows ads; Burst does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Cube 2 or Burst?
Word Cube 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Burst every 3 weeks. Most recently, Word Cube 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Burst on October 31, 2026.

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