# AstroWords vs Double It Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double It Challenge at none against AstroWords's 7. AstroWords's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroWords sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Double It Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AstroWords against 5.0 for Double It Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

AstroWords ships an update every 5 days, Double It Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroWords | Double It Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrowords/id1461487783/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-it-challenge/id6504582666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 81 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EZOT, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/862586831) | [Dogfish Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197710360) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroWords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrowords/id1461487783)

This word game combines bubble-popping mechanics with word creation. Match colors and form words to overcome unique obstacles and challenging levels. Enjoy daily challenges and bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Word creation mechanics, Unique level obstacles, Daily challenges, Bonus rewards, Power-up purchases

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Energy | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 AstroWords coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Astro Words Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Astro Words Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Astro Words Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 worth of tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 worth of tokens | $99.99 | one-time |


### Double It Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-it-challenge/id6504582666)

This is a puzzle game that combines luck and strategy. Players make strategic moves with numbered circles to achieve high scores. It's an addictive experience that's hard to put down.

**Highlights:** Strategic numbered circle movements, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Score-based challenges, Share results with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroWords free?

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

### Is Double It Challenge free?

Double It Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AstroWords or Double It Challenge?

Double It Challenge is rated higher. AstroWords averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Double It Challenge averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AstroWords or Double It Challenge have ads?

Both AstroWords and Double It Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AstroWords or Double It Challenge?

AstroWords ships an update every 5 days, and Double It Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, AstroWords was updated on November 3, 2026 and Double It Challenge 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.*
