# Wordscapes Uncrossed vs Downspell

The clearest difference is ads: Downspell at none against Wordscapes Uncrossed's shown. Downspell also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Wordscapes Uncrossed's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 12) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordscapes Uncrossed sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Downspell sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wordscapes Uncrossed against 5.0 for Downspell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordscapes Uncrossed has 21K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Wordscapes Uncrossed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Downspell's.

Wordscapes Uncrossed ships an update every 4 months, Downspell fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordscapes Uncrossed | Downspell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscapes-uncrossed/id1302451299/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downspell/id1670480080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) | [Justin Sheckler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533304886) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordscapes Uncrossed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscapes-uncrossed/id1302451299)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a challenging word puzzle game that begins easily and quickly increases in difficulty. Solve over 3,000 unique puzzles, unlock new levels, and improve your word-finding skills. Enjoy relaxing backgrounds while you play.

**Highlights:** Over 3,000 challenging word puzzles, Starts easy, ramps up fast, Unlock new levels, Explore beautiful landscapes, Relieve stress with fun puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle of Spelling Bees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 720 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,340 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun to play
- 🧠 Helps keep brain active
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming
- 🤓 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hints/coins are expensive
- 🌐 Some words not in dictionary
- 🔁 Difficulty level inconsistent
- 🙄 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads don't always load properly
- Game freezes or crashes occasionally

**Requested features**

- Save progress when exiting
- More challenging puzzles at higher levels
- Ability to unlock new backgrounds/images


### Downspell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downspell/id1670480080)

A fast-paced arcade word game where players catch falling letters to form words. Navigate through levels, collect coins, and avoid obstacles to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade action, 30 levels, Freestyle mode, Coin collection, Bonus points, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter IV | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter V | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2,000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Chapters | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordscapes Uncrossed free?

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

### Is Downspell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wordscapes Uncrossed or Downspell?

Downspell is rated higher. Wordscapes Uncrossed averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Downspell averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Wordscapes Uncrossed or Downspell have ads?

Wordscapes Uncrossed shows ads; Downspell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wordscapes Uncrossed or Downspell?

Wordscapes Uncrossed ships an update every 4 months, and Downspell fortnightly. Most recently, Wordscapes Uncrossed was updated on November 10, 2026 and Downspell on November 3, 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.*