# Book vs Word Train

The clearest difference is rating: Word Train at 5.0 against Book's 4.4. Word Train also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Book's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Word Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Train holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book has 272 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Book's written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Train's.

Book ships an update every 2 months, Word Train every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book | Word Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-train/id6447062025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) | [Mergeable Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789266801) |

## What reviewers say

### Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056)

Navigate challenging mazes, collect letters, and spell words to win. Outsmart enemies with spells and uncover hidden bonuses. Compete in daily challenges to maintain streaks and earn high scores in this classic arcade-style word game.

**Highlights:** Navigate mazes, Collect letters, Spell words to win, Avoid enemies (Blots), Cast Slow-Down spells, Find hidden letters and bonuses, Daily Challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 65 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Stimulates the brain and vocabulary
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- 📚 Educational and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with 'Book-Man'
- 🧱 Character gets stuck
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions
- 📈 Difficulty in progression (keys)
- 💸 In-app purchases can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Book-Man doesn't follow directional movements
- Book-Man goes through walls
- Game crashes to home page
- Book-Man freezes during play
- Cannot unlock next level with a key

**Requested features**

- More levels or zones
- More languages
- Different game styles
- More 'Book-Man' heroes
- Ability to earn keys without purchase


### Word Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-train/id6447062025)

A daily word puzzle game where you connect two letters by forming words on a grid. Challenge yourself with higher scores by incorporating specific letters and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Daily word-grid puzzles, Connect two letters, Form words to create paths, Score bonuses for specific letters, Global leaderboards, Board game style gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ticket Reel | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book free?

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

### Is Word Train free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book or Word Train?

Word Train is rated higher. Book averages 4.4 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Word Train averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Book or Word Train have ads?

Book shows ads; Word Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Book or Word Train?

Book ships an update every 2 months, and Word Train every 11 days. Most recently, Book was updated on October 21, 2026 and Word Train on October 6, 2026.

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