Comparison

Chicktionary vs TED Tumblewords

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

Head to head
About

Chicktionary

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
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IT'S FINALLY BACK! JOIN MILLIONS OF FANS. DISCOVER THE ENDLESS WORDPLAY OF CHICKTIONARY! Master your skills or learn English in a fun way! Try two fresh ways to enjoy this award-winning word game: JOURNEY across the farm in a spelling adventure, or race the clock in QUICK PLAY. If you’re feeling nostalgic, give CLASSIC mode a try! ************************************************************* – TIME Magazine, Top 25 iPad Apps for Kids ************************************************************* SCRAMBLED WORDS Learn as you play! Hatch new words to complete each puzzle. SPECIAL CHICKENS A cast of eggstra special chickens are here to help you out! Mix and match their powers to rule the roost. ENDLESS WORDPLAY With more words, more puzzle variation, special chickens, and three remastered game modes, Chicktionary will keep you pecking away until the cows come home! FARM FRESH FUN Chicktionary has been refined in every way: from beautiful new design and animations to the eggstra rewards of finding additional words beyond the puzzle. EGGSTRAS: – New and remastered game modes provide endless fun for word puzzle fans. – All of our content is accessible without in-app purchases. You can buy shortcuts or remove the ads, but 100% of the game is available through play alone. – Contact us from within the game if you have any trouble ************************************************************* Questions? Suggestions? Send us a message using the “HELP” button in the Settings menu.

About

TED Tumblewords

This app combines word puzzles with 3D color matching cube mechanics. Solve daily puzzles to spell words, reveal TED-inspired trivia, and enhance your vocabulary. Compete with players worldwide and collect fascinating fact cards.

Highlights
  • Word puzzle and 3D color matching cube mechanics
  • Daily puzzles and challenges
  • TED-inspired trivia and fact cards
  • Multiplayer battles and leaderboards
  • Vocabulary and spelling enhancement
Features
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**Think you’ve seen it all? Meet TED Tumblewords—the new puzzle sensation from TED, the brand trusted by millions worldwide.** Experience the brain-teasing fun of a word puzzle mixed with the endless combinations of 3D color matching cubes. Slide, spin, and match letters on a puzzle grid to spell words and reveal surprising TED-inspired trivia. Fresh puzzles arrive daily, keeping your mind sharp and your vocabulary growing. Why You'll Love TED Tumblewords: * New Mechanics: An innovative fusion of word search and 3D color matching cube twists. * Daily Brain Boost: Solve daily puzzles, climb the Daily Ladder, and tackle the Daily Six. * From TED: Trusted globally by millions, TED brings engaging content to life through playful learning. * Compete & Collect: Challenge players worldwide, collect fascinating fact cards, and celebrate your wins. * Education Meets Fun: Enhance spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge seamlessly while you play. Features You'll Love: * Daily fresh puzzle content and monthly events. * Multiplayer battles—play head-to-head or test yourself against TED’s puzzle bot. * Collectible cards packed with intriguing TED facts across science, psychology, design, and more. * Social sharing: Show off your puzzle skills and compete with friends on global leaderboards. **DOWNLOAD NOW to discover why puzzle and word game lovers worldwide are hooked on TED Tumblewords. Your daily dose of brainy fun awaits!**

Screenshots

Chicktionary4 screens
TED Tumblewords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TED Tumblewords at 4.7 against Chicktionary's 4.2. TED Tumblewords also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (640 vs 47). Chicktionary's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Chicktionary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and TED Tumblewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TED Tumblewords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TED Tumblewords has 640 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Chicktionary's written reviews are positive against 58% of TED Tumblewords's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicktionary ships an update monthly, TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chicktionary versus TED Tumblewords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicktionaryTED Tumblewords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (47 ratings)4.7 (640 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings47640 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMG StudioFrosty Pop

Customer experience

Chicktionary

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%

TED Tumblewords

All ratings601 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative34.9%

Bugs and requests

Chicktionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TED Tumblewords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't share progress across devices
  • Forced to start over after Netflix era

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow submitting valid words to be added
  • Provide a casual, zen mode without pressure

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Chicktionary

One-time6
  • Chest of Golden Eggs$0.99
  • Classic Mode$1.99
  • Egg Doubler$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Egg Drop$2.99
  • Egg Vault$4.99
1 purchases

TED Tumblewords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Chicktionary free?
Chicktionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TED Tumblewords free?
TED Tumblewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chicktionary or TED Tumblewords?
TED Tumblewords is rated higher. Chicktionary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while TED Tumblewords averages 4.7 from 640 ratings.
Do Chicktionary or TED Tumblewords have ads?
Chicktionary shows ads; TED Tumblewords does not.
Which is updated more often, Chicktionary or TED Tumblewords?
Chicktionary ships an update monthly, and TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chicktionary was updated on October 29, 2026 and TED Tumblewords on October 30, 2026.

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