# Word Hunt · vs Scrambly

The clearest difference is rating: Scrambly at 5.0 against Word Hunt ·'s 4.6. Scrambly also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%). Word Hunt ·'s advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 9) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Hunt · sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Scrambly sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrambly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Hunt · has 65K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Word Hunt ·'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Scrambly's.

Word Hunt · ships an update every 4 weeks, Scrambly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Hunt · | Scrambly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambly/id1482829360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Word Search Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357352040) | [Catherine Easton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537350588) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Hunt ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Word, #130 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a word puzzle adventure where you find hidden words by swiping letters. Enjoy thousands of challenging puzzles at your own pace with no timers or lives. Earn free coins with every completed puzzle.

**Highlights:** Find words by swiping letters, High-quality word puzzles, Thousands of word games, Free coins for completing puzzles, No timers or lives, Unlimited word puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Word Games No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins XL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle 2 | $13.49 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Huge | $19.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Massiv | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Vocabulary test and word challenges
- 🧠 Helps improve brain function
- 👍 Fun and addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in recognizing valid words
- 💰 Expensive hint system
- 🤬 Poor customer support
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Obscure word choices

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of points
- Game progress not saved properly
- Inability to input words
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to skip levels for a penalty
- More rewarding points system
- Ability to choose difficulty level


### Scrambly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambly/id1482829360)

Unscramble letters to match word definitions in this engaging word puzzle game. Improve your vocabulary and cognitive skills with increasing difficulty levels and timed challenges. Compete with others on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Unscramble letters to form words, Match words to definitions, Multiple difficulty levels, Timed challenges, Hint system, Global leaderboards, Vocabulary expansion

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 50 Coins. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock word knowledge | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Hunt · free?

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

### Is Scrambly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Hunt · or Scrambly?

Scrambly is rated higher. Word Hunt · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Scrambly averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Word Hunt · or Scrambly have ads?

Both Word Hunt · and Scrambly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Hunt · or Scrambly?

Word Hunt · ships an update every 4 weeks, and Scrambly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Word Hunt · was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scrambly on October 9, 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.*