Comparison

Wordy Tile vs Duck Sort

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

Head to head
About

Wordy Tile

Compete against opponents to quickly build word grids from a tile stack. Request more tiles strategically, discard when stuck, and challenge AI or friends online. Offers three difficulty levels for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Build word grids from tile stacks
  • Request and discard tiles strategically
  • AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center/iCloud
  • Three levels of play
  • Large word database
Features
Currently charting
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Wordy Tile is a game where you race against your opponent to build a grid of words from a stack of tiles. Every game starts with a stack of tiles from which you and your opponent are given a starting set. As you play you can request more tiles from the stack, so long as more remain. When you do get one though, remember that your opponent gets one too. So it’s a race! Don’t get caught spending too much time thinking about your tiles; your opponent may get more of them, and sometimes more tiles means you have more choices. Fewer tiles doesn’t always mean it’s easier to finish first! Stuck? You can also discard a tile, but be warned, that results in you being given three in return! Wordy Tile has a huge database of two to nine letter words. The AI has been carefully built to be smart, but not too smart, and not too quick. There are three levels of play. Each level has a different stack size, so the game gets more complex with the bigger stack, but it also gets longer. Offline? No problems, just play the AI! Online? Great, be sure you’re logged into Game Center and iCloud and you can play anyone else that has Wordy Tile. Play with friends and family! Wordy Tile is a fast paced game; it’s not a turn based game so it’s a new take on word games that is a lot of fun

About

Duck Sort

Engage in a satisfying color sorting puzzle game featuring an adorable collection of customizable rubber ducks. Solve levels, unlock new duck skins, and embark on a relaxing adventure with daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Addictive duck sort puzzle mechanics
  • Unique duck skins and themes
  • Relaxing adventure with new chapters
  • Cozy visuals and animations
  • Daily goals and rewards
  • Collectible duck variants
Features
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Duck Sort is the addictive color sort puzzle you didn't know you needed. Welcome to Duck Sort: Quack Squad - a duck sorting game where satisfying sort puzzle mechanics meet the most adorable rubber duck collection you've ever seen. If you love relaxing games, cute collectibles, and that dangerous "just one more level" feeling, your new obsession is here. How to Play Simple rules, deeply satisfying results: sort colorful ducks into columns until every squad matches. Clear the board, unlock the next duck sort puzzle, and keep going. It's a color sort experience that melts away stress and delivers a light, rewarding brain workout every single session. Collect, Customize, Conquer Here's what makes this sorting puzzle truly different: the ducks themselves. Forget boring test tubes - these are stylized rubber ducks with unique skins, fun outfits, and vibrant visual themes. From classic bath ducks to rare heroic variants, every duck sort level brings a new chance to grow your collection. Unlock a new skin and feel that collector's rush - the real reason you'll keep coming back. A Sort Puzzle Adventure Worth Exploring Duck Sort goes beyond a simple color matching game. Rescue adorable heroes, complete exciting missions, and unlock brand-new chapters as you progress through this relaxing puzzle game. Every step forward reveals something fresh - a new duck, a new story, a new challenge waiting to be cleared. Game Features - Addictive Duck Sort Puzzle Mechanics: Smooth, satisfying color sort gameplay that feels crisp and rewarding every time you clear the board - Unique Duck Skins & Themes: Customize your sorting puzzle experience with tons of cute, funny, and rare duck designs - collect them all - Relaxing Adventure: Rescue heroes, unlock new chapters, and discover what's next without any pressure - Cozy Visuals & Animations: Bright stylized graphics and charming duck animations designed to help you unwind and smile - Daily Goals & Rewards: Complete daily goals, earn awesome rewards, and show off your quack squad to the world Perfect For - Puzzle Lovers: A fresh twist on color sort and matching puzzle mechanics - with ducks - Casual Players: Perfect stress relief for a 5-minute break or a long cozy evening session - Collectors: Chase rare skins, build your dream duck collection, and unlock every hidden variant - Strategy Thinkers: Plan your color match moves, clear every column, and master each duck sort puzzle Duck Sort is more than a casual puzzle game - it's a cozy color sorting adventure with a quack for every mood. Download Duck Sort now and start your quack squad.

Screenshots

Wordy Tile4 screens
Duck Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duck Sort at 100% against Wordy Tile's 17%. Duck Sort also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Wordy Tile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Duck Sort is free to download; Wordy Tile costs $1.99 up front. Duck Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Wordy Tile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duck Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duck Sort has 105 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Wordy Tile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Duck Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordy Tile ships an update every 9 months, Duck Sort every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Wordy Tile versus Duck Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordy TileDuck Sort
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (20 ratings)5.0 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB309 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperpkclSoftSmart Project GmbH

Customer experience

Wordy Tile

All ratings20 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Duck Sort

All ratings105 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wordy Tile

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Duck Sort

One-time10
  • Quacking Pack #2$1.99
  • Quacking Pack #3$2.99
  • Quacking Pack #5$4.99
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  • No ADS: Duck Pack$6.99
  • Quacking Pack #8$7.99
  • Quacking Pack #9$8.99
  • No ADS: Quacking Pack$9.99
  • Quacking Pack #10$9.99
  • Quacking Pack #13$12.99
  • Quacking Pack #20$19.99

Questions

Is Wordy Tile free?
Wordy Tile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duck Sort free?
Duck Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wordy Tile or Duck Sort?
Duck Sort is rated higher. Wordy Tile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Duck Sort averages 5.0 from 105 ratings.
Do Wordy Tile or Duck Sort have ads?
Neither Wordy Tile nor Duck Sort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wordy Tile or Duck Sort?
Wordy Tile ships an update every 9 months, and Duck Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wordy Tile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Duck Sort on November 5, 2026.

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