# Wordpuzzle * vs Lost Manuscript

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lost Manuscript at 100% against Wordpuzzle *'s 57%. Lost Manuscript also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Wordpuzzle *'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordpuzzle * sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Manuscript sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Manuscript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Wordpuzzle *'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lost Manuscript's.

Wordpuzzle * ships an update monthly, Lost Manuscript every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordpuzzle * | Lost Manuscript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordpuzzle/id1435497330/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-manuscript/id1596581823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tapotap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463158372) | [Second Gear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordpuzzle *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordpuzzle/id1435497330)

Combine scrambled letter groups to form words matching definitions. Progress through levels, improving word search skills and vocabulary. Hints are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Combine scrambled letter groups, Match words to definitions, Progress through game levels, Improve word search skills, Use hints when stuck, Develop vocabulary and language skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $15.99 | one-time |


### Lost Manuscript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-manuscript/id1596581823)

Uncover the mystery of short stories by guessing missing words to restore the text and reveal the endings. Enjoy a novel word puzzle experience with beautifully illustrated stories. Unlock the full text with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Guess missing words, Restore story text, Unlock full stories, Beautifully illustrated, Multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Read Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordpuzzle * free?

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

### Is Lost Manuscript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wordpuzzle * or Lost Manuscript?

Lost Manuscript is rated higher. Wordpuzzle * averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Lost Manuscript averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Wordpuzzle * or Lost Manuscript have ads?

Wordpuzzle * shows ads; Lost Manuscript does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wordpuzzle * or Lost Manuscript?

Wordpuzzle * ships an update monthly, and Lost Manuscript every 22 months. Most recently, Wordpuzzle * was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lost Manuscript on October 24, 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.*