# Chicktionary vs City Enigma

The clearest difference is rating: City Enigma at 5.0 against Chicktionary's 4.2. City Enigma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Chicktionary's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 54%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicktionary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and City Enigma sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

City Enigma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Chicktionary's written reviews are positive against 54% of City Enigma's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chicktionary ships an update monthly, City Enigma every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicktionary | City Enigma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicktionary/id1452746935/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 796 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SMG Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/832131501) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicktionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicktionary/id1452746935)

This word game offers multiple modes for spelling practice and English learning. Unscramble words, discover new vocabulary, and utilize special chicken characters to aid your progress. Enjoy endless wordplay with a fresh design and rewarding gameplay.

**Highlights:** Scrambled word puzzles, Multiple game modes (Journey, Quick Play, Classic), Special chicken power-ups, Learn English while playing, Discover additional words, New design and animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chest of Golden Eggs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Egg Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Egg Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Egg Vault | $4.99 | one-time |


### City Enigma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174)

Embark on a hidden object adventure as a journalist investigating mystical events and criminal schemes in major US cities. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and expose conspiracies to restore justice.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Solve logic puzzles, Investigate mysteries, Uncover clues, Explore stunning locations, Meet mysterious characters

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Content | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicktionary free?

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

### Is City Enigma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chicktionary or City Enigma?

City Enigma is rated higher. Chicktionary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while City Enigma averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Chicktionary or City Enigma have ads?

Chicktionary shows ads; City Enigma does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicktionary or City Enigma?

Chicktionary ships an update monthly, and City Enigma every 9 days. Most recently, Chicktionary was updated on October 17, 2026 and City Enigma on October 13, 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.*