Word Blitz ･ vs Words in the Dark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Blitz ･
Challenge friends and players worldwide in this fast-paced word game. Swipe to connect letters and form words against the clock to score points. Compete in leagues and daily challenges to become a word legend.
- Multiplayer challenges
- Play against random opponents
- Varied word hunts
- Daily country-wide competitions
- League play
- Swipe to connect letters
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Who can find more words? Challenge your friends and test your vocabulary! Word Blitz is an action-packed word game where you can face off against your friends and other players. Form words from letters randomly arranged on the playing field. Play every word you can find and get the most points! Don’t forget the bonus fields to step your points up a notch! Word Blitz is easy: Swipe to link adjacent letters. Play as many words as you want, in every direction: left, right, up, down or diagonal! But don’t wait too long – you’re racing against the clock. What are you waiting for? The countdown has begun! Find the best words and win! Features • Exciting multiplayer fun. Challenge friends and family and find more words than them! • Thrilling matches. Play against random opponents any time! Millions of players are waiting for you! • Varied word hunt. Countless words are waiting to be discovered on ever changing playing fields! • Show off your skills. Take your daily chance and compare yourself with all the players in your country! • Test your skills in the league and become a legend! • Completely in English. Word Blitz is available in 16 languages! Ready to play? Get going, your friends are waiting!
Words in the Dark
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Can you reveal the scattered letters and construct the word before your Flashlight's Batteries deplete?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Words in the Dark at none against Word Blitz ･'s 10. Words in the Dark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Word Blitz ･'s advantage is chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Word Blitz ･ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Words in the Dark asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word Blitz ･ ships an update every 3 weeks, Words in the Dark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Blitz ･ | Words in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (45K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOTUM one GmbH | Knowledge Is Porridge Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Word Blitz ･
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sound randomly stops working
- Scores not updating correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to access the game after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add single-player mode with unlimited time
- Allow customization of sound effects
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Improve friend/opponent management and communication
Words in the Dark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Word Blitz ･
- Gem Pack 1$0.99
- Special Offer$0.99
- Special Offer$1.99
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- Gem Pack 2$4.99
- Special Offer$4.99
- Blitz Pass$6.99
- Gem Pack 3$9.99
- Blitz Pass Premium$12.99
- Gem Pack 4$19.99
- Gem Pack 6$99.99
Words in the Dark
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Word Blitz ･ free?
Is Words in the Dark free?
Do Word Blitz ･ or Words in the Dark have ads?
Which is updated more often, Word Blitz ･ or Words in the Dark?
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