# Letter Fridge vs Word Search Explorer®

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Word Search Explorer® at 860K against Letter Fridge's 16K. Word Search Explorer® also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). Letter Fridge's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letter Fridge sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Word Search Explorer® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Search Explorer® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search Explorer® has 860K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Letter Fridge's written reviews are positive against 81% of Word Search Explorer®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letter Fridge | Word Search Explorer® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-fridge/id1229242562/reviews) | **[4.9 (860K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-explorer/id1602508478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **860K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 102 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## What reviewers say

### Letter Fridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-fridge/id1229242562)

This word game challenges you to create words using magnetic letters on a fridge. Progress through levels by expanding your vocabulary and enjoying the game's unique physics.

**Highlights:** Magnetic letter word creation, Physics-based gameplay, Level-based progression, Word search challenges, Fridge-themed interface

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black 1990s-Era Fridge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stainless Steel Fridge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Coins Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative theme
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Words not recognized
- 🔍 Incomplete dictionary
- 💰 Expensive hints
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔧 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Letters getting stuck
- Progress not saving
- Game freezing/crashing
- Ads causing issues

**Requested features**

- List of found words
- More word difficulty levels
- Ability to reset progress
- Personalization options
- Improved dictionary


### Word Search Explorer®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-explorer/id1602508478)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Word, #34 Top Free · Puzzle, #57 Top Grossing · Word, #63 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a word puzzle adventure to expand your vocabulary and challenge your mind. Connect letters to find hidden words related to themes, progressing through increasingly difficult levels. Enjoy a relaxing yet stimulating experience that enhances your word knowledge.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of word puzzles, Learn new words, Guiding hints, Play offline, Challenging puzzles, Boosts vocabulary

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1600 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3600 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 8000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful backgrounds
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🏆 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Forced tournaments and duels
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad-free option
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles
- 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect level progression
- Bonus word collection issues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Ability to opt out of tournaments
- More varied puzzle themes
- Progress sync across devices
- Improved bonus word system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letter Fridge free?

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

### Is Word Search Explorer® free?

Word Search Explorer® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Letter Fridge or Word Search Explorer®?

Word Search Explorer® is rated higher. Letter Fridge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Word Search Explorer® averages 4.9 from 860K ratings.

### Do Letter Fridge or Word Search Explorer® have ads?

Both Letter Fridge and Word Search Explorer® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Letter Fridge or Word Search Explorer®?

Letter Fridge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Word Search Explorer® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Letter Fridge was updated on October 27, 2026 and Word Search Explorer® on October 27, 2026.

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