Comparison

Word Search · vs Orb Pop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Search ·

Engage in an infinite word search challenge by swiping letters to find words. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with unlimited puzzles. Perfect for brain training and casual play.

Highlights
  • Swipe to find words
  • Unlimited word games
  • No timers
  • No lives
  • Brain training puzzles
Features
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Word Search by Word Search Games is one of the best word games on the App Store! Features of Word Search by Word Search Games: - Search words by swiping the letters - Fun high quality word search games - Unlimited word games!!! - No timers! Play at your own pace! - No lives! Play unlimited word puzzles! Word Search is popular around the world. Play Word Search for brain training by solving word puzzles! Optional - Word Search Subscription (Limited Regions) - Ad Free experience, no intrusive ad interruptions or advertisement banners! - Unlock all Word Search Categories - Monthly term subscription available - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the stated duration) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings in iTunes after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Privacy policy: http://www.wordsearchgamesinc.com/privacy-policy - Terms of use: http://www.wordsearchgamesinc.com/terms-of-use

About

Orb Pop

Features
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Orb Pop is a dazzling bubble-shooter adventure packed with satisfying chain reactions, strategic bank shots, and explosive combos. Aim, bounce, and launch colorful gem-like orbs to clear the board, unlock new challenges, and master increasingly complex levels. With stunning visual effects, special power orbs, dynamic physics, and addictive gameplay, every shot feels rewarding. Easy to learn, challenging to master—Orb Pop is the ultimate popping experience.

Screenshots

Word Search ·3 screens
Orb Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orb Pop at none against Word Search ·'s shown. Word Search ·'s advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Search · sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Orb Pop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Search · ships an update every 2 weeks, Orb Pop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Word Search · versus Orb Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Search ·Orb Pop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (164K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings164K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWord Search GamesApex Root Solutions LLC

Bugs and requests

Word Search ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Words not registering correctly
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add difficulty levels or themes
  • Implement an ad-free version
  • Improve puzzle generation and variety
  • Enhance visual design and readability

Orb Pop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Word Search ·

Subscriptions2
  • Word Search Plus Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Word Search Plus$34.991 Year
One-time15
  • 400 Coins$1.99
  • Coins 750$2.99
  • Coins 1600$4.99
Show 12 more
  • 1100 Coins$4.99
  • No Intrusive Ads$5.99
  • Super Pack$6.99
  • Coins 3600$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Coins 2400$9.99
  • Mega Pack$11.99
  • 5200 Coins$19.99
  • Master Pack$24.99
  • Coins 18000$39.99
  • Ultimate Pack$49.99
  • 15000 Coins$49.99
1 purchases

Orb Pop

One-time1
  • Orb Pop Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Word Search · free?
Word Search · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orb Pop free?
Orb Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Search · or Orb Pop have ads?
Word Search · shows ads; Orb Pop does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Search · or Orb Pop?
Word Search · ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orb Pop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Word Search · was updated on October 25, 2026 and Orb Pop on October 24, 2026.

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