Comparison

Word Stacks vs Wikiplay

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

Head to head
About

Word Stacks

Exercise your brain with this addictive word puzzle game. Swipe to find hidden words, solve puzzles with clues, and unlock new themes. It offers thousands of levels and power-ups to help you progress.

Highlights
  • Swipe to find hidden words
  • Puzzles with clues
  • Evolving levels
  • Over 3000 levels
  • Power-ups available
  • Unlockable themes and backgrounds
  • Collect bonus words
Features
Currently charting
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Play and exercise your brain with the BRAND NEW, incredibly addicting word game that everyone’s talking about! HOW TO PLAY Swipe to reveal hidden words and to bring the Word Stacks crashing down! Easy at first, but gets challenging fast. Can you beat the game? WHY PLAY? Word Stacks is the latest, top-rated word game from the makers of Wordscapes, Word Chums and Wordscapes in Bloom. New to the Wordscapes games family? Experience the addicting, brain-building gameplay that has captured the hearts (and brains) of millions of players worldwide. FEATURES: ● EACH PUZZLE HAS A CLUE. Use it to find the related words in each puzzle! ● EVOLVING LEVELS. Each puzzle shifts as you find words. Word Search with a twist! ● LOTS OF LEVELS. Play over 3000 levels with more coming soon! ● EARN POWER-UPS. Use the Spyglass, Light Bulb, or shuffle when you get stuck!! ● UNLOCK custom THEMES and BACKGROUNDS. Choose from themes that unlock as you play! ● COLLECT BONUS WORDS. Earn rewards for finding extra words! ● MORE! ================================== Ideas on how we can make Word Stacks even better? Need help with the game? We love to hear from our players! -Email us at: wordstacks@peoplefun.com -Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wordstacks ================================== Terms of service: https://www.peoplefun.com/terms

About

Wikiplay

Features
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Explore the world of the encyclopedia, one link at a time! Test your skills by navigating from one topic to another using as few links as possible. Discover surprising connections, learn something new, and uncover insights hidden within millions of articles. Whether you’re racing to connect topics or simply exploring fascinating content, this game transforms the encyclopedia into your personal playground. Features You’ll Love: – Daily brain fuel: Fresh connection challenges drop every day like your favorite puzzle game – Explore mode: Fall down fascinating rabbit holes and actually remember what you learned – Infinite replay value: Millions of articles = endless paths = your new favorite game If you’re curious, competitive, or love a mental challenge, this game is your perfect companion. We add new pairs every day!

Screenshots

Word Stacks4 screens
Wikiplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wikiplay at none against Word Stacks's 10. Wikiplay also leads on ads (none vs shown). Word Stacks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price 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 Stacks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Wikiplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Stacks ships an update every 2 months, Wikiplay every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Word Stacks versus Wikiplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord StacksWikiplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (178K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings178K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPeopleFun, Inc.Taras Savytskyi

Bugs and requests

Word Stacks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Issues with earning and redeeming coins
  • Ads interfering with gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to turn off background music
  • Free shuffling of letters
  • Skill-based matchmaking for tournaments
  • Save progress across devices
  • More varied puzzle themes and word choices

Wikiplay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Word Stacks

One-time10
  • XS Coin Pack$0.99
  • Starter Kit$1.99
  • S Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Coins Bonus Offer$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$3.99
  • M Coin Pack$4.99
  • Big Bundle$5.99
  • Coins Bonus Bundle$9.99
  • Super Bundle$12.99
  • Huge Bundle$24.99
None

Wikiplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Stacks free?
Word Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wikiplay free?
Wikiplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Stacks or Wikiplay have ads?
Word Stacks shows ads; Wikiplay does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Stacks or Wikiplay?
Word Stacks ships an update every 2 months, and Wikiplay every 6 months. Most recently, Word Stacks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wikiplay on October 28, 2026.

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