# Letter² vs Word Forward

The clearest difference is rating: Word Forward at 4.5 against Letter²'s 3.7. Word Forward also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 58%). Letter²'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Letter² costs $0.99 and Word Forward $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Word Forward holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Letter²'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Word Forward's.

Letter² ships an update every 2 months, Word Forward every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letter² | Word Forward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter/id1282896869/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-forward/id1454290016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #115 |
| Size | 9 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) | [Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476360840) |

## What reviewers say

### Letter²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter/id1282896869)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A word puzzle game where players place letters to form words and clear the game field. Compete with others globally and unlock new content as you play.

**Highlights:** Place letters to form words, Clear the game field, Multiplayer mode, Global rankings, Unlockable content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Word Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-forward/id1454290016)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word puzzle game challenges players to clear a 5x5 grid by forming words. It requires strategic use of every letter tile to solve 500 unique puzzles, offering an endlessly challenging brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Spell words by tracing lines, Swap letters with tokens, Jumble tiles for new letters, Change letters with modifiers, Eliminate tiles with bombs, Solve 500 puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letter² free?

Letter² costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Word Forward free?

Word Forward costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Letter² or Word Forward?

Word Forward is rated higher. Letter² averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Word Forward averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Letter² or Word Forward have ads?

Neither Letter² nor Word Forward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Letter² or Word Forward?

Letter² ships an update every 2 months, and Word Forward every 6 weeks. Most recently, Letter² was updated on October 26, 2026 and Word Forward on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Letter² or Word Forward?

Letter² currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Word Forward at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*