# Letters and Numbers Countdown vs Letterly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Letterly at none against Letters and Numbers Countdown's 8. Letterly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Letters and Numbers Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letters and Numbers Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Letterly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Letterly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letters and Numbers Countdown has 114 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letters and Numbers Countdown | Letterly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letters-and-numbers-countdown/id1219218384/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterly/id1628521420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 158 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catherine Easton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537350588) | [tom leigh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449101374) |

## What reviewers say

### Letters and Numbers Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letters-and-numbers-countdown/id1219218384)

Engage in word and math puzzles inspired by a popular TV show. Find words from letters and solve arithmetic challenges against the clock or other players. Improve vocabulary and mental math skills.

**Highlights:** Word unscrambling, Arithmetic calculations, Timed challenges, Multiplayer mode, Daily contests, Practice mode

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| One Time Offer - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Buy 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pricing | $19.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Premium - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent brain training and mental exercise
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎮 Variety of game modes (letters, numbers, conundrum, combo)
- ⏱️ Practice and untimed modes for flexible gameplay
- 🎯 Daily challenges keep users engaged

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing - advertised as free but requires subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezing issues
- 📖 Dictionary validation problems - rejects valid words
- 🔤 French language version has spelling and definition errors
- 📐 Numbers game interface is clunky and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Numbers game freezes at submission screen
- Submit button doesn't register correctly - shows 'no calculation' error
- Home button overlaps with consonant button causing accidental exits
- Multiplayer queue doesn't match players

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/account sync for data preservation across devices
- Global multiplayer mode similar to Wordament
- Allow letter tapping during letter reveal animation
- Auto-end round when correct answer is found
- Alternative dictionary options (Merriam Webster, Macquarie)


### Letterly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterly/id1628521420)

This word puzzle game offers over 220 challenges with intuitive controls and beautiful designs. Customize your experience with unlockable themes and progressively difficult words to test your intelligence.

**Highlights:** Over 220 word puzzles, Intuitive controls, Unlockable colorful themes, Increasingly difficult words, Distraction-minimizing design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letters and Numbers Countdown free?

Letters and Numbers Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letterly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Letters and Numbers Countdown or Letterly?

Letterly is rated higher. Letters and Numbers Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Letterly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Letters and Numbers Countdown or Letterly have ads?

Both Letters and Numbers Countdown and Letterly show ads.

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