# Libretto vs Nerd Words Game

The clearest difference is rating: Nerd Words Game at 5.0 against Libretto's 4.4. Nerd Words Game also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Libretto's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Libretto sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nerd Words Game sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nerd Words Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libretto has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Libretto ships an update every 2 weeks, Nerd Words Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libretto | Nerd Words Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libretto/id1252099284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-words-game/id6758732947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dragonfly Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252099283) | [Puzzlebam Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874654431) |

## What reviewers say

### Libretto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libretto/id1252099284)

This word game challenges players to build a path of connected words across a board, strategically blocking opponents. It offers a tutorial, AI challenges, and online multiplayer with friends and global players. Features include chat, rankings, and player statistics.

**Highlights:** Word path building, Strategic blocking, Built-in tutorial, AI opponent, Online multiplayer, In-game chat, Global rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Libretto VIP (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Libretto VIP (3 months) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Libretto VIP (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $79.99 | one-time |


### Nerd Words Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-words-game/id6758732947)

Engage in a unique word game where converting opponent tiles to your color doubles your score. Features smart matchmaking, larger boards, and multiple play modes, offering competitive and solo challenges.

**Highlights:** Tile color conversion for score doubling, Smart matchmaking based on playstyle, Larger board options (19x19 and 21x21), Multiple play modes (multiplayer, solo, pass & play), In-game chat functionality, Free to play with optional one-time purchases

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Player Modes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Multiplayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Superboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Player Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superboard Combo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libretto free?

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

### Is Nerd Words Game free?

Nerd Words Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Libretto or Nerd Words Game?

Nerd Words Game is rated higher. Libretto averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Nerd Words Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Libretto or Nerd Words Game have ads?

Both Libretto and Nerd Words Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Libretto or Nerd Words Game?

Libretto ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nerd Words Game every 5 days. Most recently, Libretto was updated on October 11, 2026 and Nerd Words Game on October 17, 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.*