# Word Hunt · vs Word Connect

The clearest difference is chart position: Word Hunt · at #135 against Word Connect's unranked. Word Connect's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Hunt · sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Word Connect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Word Hunt · against 4.6 for Word Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Word Hunt ·'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Word Connect's.

Word Hunt · ships an update every 4 weeks, Word Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Hunt · | Word Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect-train-brain/id6503122835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Word Search Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357352040) | [WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618175378) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Hunt ·

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Word, #138 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Medium | $0.99 | 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 |
| 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


### Word Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect-train-brain/id6503122835)

Engage your mind with a relaxing word puzzle game. Improve vocabulary, train your brain, and discover new words through thousands of puzzles. Enjoy beautiful landscapes and soothing music while you play.

**Highlights:** 10000+ word puzzles, 200+ beautiful backgrounds, Daily puzzles and challenges, Word hints and letter shuffle, Word translation feature, Bonus words for rewards, Garden and room design

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy VIP weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy VIP monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Buy VIP yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Buy 240 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20 planes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 720 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1440 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 90 planes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 7200 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Keeps your brain active
- 🤸‍♀️ Fun and engaging
- 🧠 Improves memory and cognition
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 👍 Good for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 😒 Words too easy
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay with long ad breaks

**Reported bugs**

- Advertised game not matching actual gameplay
- Inconsistent game experience

**Requested features**

- More challenging word puzzles
- Ability to skip beginner levels
- Reduced ad frequency and duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Hunt · free?

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

### Is Word Connect free?

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

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

Word Connect is rated higher. Word Hunt · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Word Connect averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

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

Both Word Hunt · and Word Connect show ads.

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

Word Hunt · ships an update every 4 weeks, and Word Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Word Hunt · was updated on November 10, 2026 and Word Connect on November 10, 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.*