# Boggle With Friends vs Shiftogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shiftogram at 100% against Boggle With Friends's 22%. Shiftogram also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Boggle With Friends's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 7) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boggle With Friends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shiftogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shiftogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boggle With Friends has 45K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Boggle With Friends's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shiftogram's.

Boggle With Friends ships an update every 3 weeks, Shiftogram every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boggle With Friends | Shiftogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boggle-with-friends-word-game/id1197041040/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 302 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Bradley Frizzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721811949) |

## What reviewers say

### Boggle With Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boggle-with-friends-word-game/id1197041040)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Word, #106 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced word puzzle game where you challenge friends or train solo. Spell the most words before the clock runs out to earn rewards and climb leaderboards. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer challenges, Solo training mode, Daily and weekly challenges, Live tournaments, Offline play, Available in 9 languages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Token Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Mega Inspire Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Mega Freeze Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Ticket Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Mega Inspire Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Mega Freeze Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Mega Inspire Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Mega Freeze Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and engaging word game
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of transparency on opponent's power-ups
- 🔍 Unfair advantage for players using power-ups
- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard and daily challenge issues
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent loading and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Option to play without power-ups
- Ability to see opponent's power-up usage
- Ad-free paid version
- Improved tournament matchmaking and experience


### Shiftogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326)

This game offers a unique 4x4 mini-crossword experience where clues are randomized. Solve the clue, then strategically drag and drop letter tiles to fit words into the grid. A new puzzle is available daily to maintain your playing streak.

**Highlights:** 4x4 mini-crossword puzzles, Randomized clue order, Drag-and-drop tile placement, Daily new puzzles, Streak building

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boggle With Friends free?

Boggle With Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shiftogram free?

Shiftogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boggle With Friends or Shiftogram?

Shiftogram is rated higher. Boggle With Friends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Shiftogram averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Boggle With Friends or Shiftogram have ads?

Boggle With Friends shows ads; Shiftogram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boggle With Friends or Shiftogram?

Boggle With Friends ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shiftogram every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boggle With Friends was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shiftogram on October 31, 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.*