Comparison

iWord vs Word Stack

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

Head to head
About

iWord

A word puzzle game where you combine letters to find as many words as possible. It features simple mechanics that are easy to grasp for quick gameplay sessions.

Highlights
  • Combine letters to form words
  • Discover new words
  • Simple and intuitive mechanics
  • Easy to learn gameplay
Features
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Touch, move and combine letters to discover as many words as possible. Easy-to-understand mechanics.

About

Word Stack

Engage in a unique word-building puzzle game that blends strategic thinking with vocabulary challenges. Plan your moves, place letters to build stacks, and climb the leaderboards. Compete with friends and unlock rewards through an achievement system.

Highlights
  • Strategic word-building gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Special power tiles
  • Achievement system with rewards
  • Leaderboards for competition
  • Connect with friends
Features
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Stack your way to the top. WordStack! reinvents the word game — a strategic, stack-based word-building experience that rewards sharp thinking as much as sharp vocabulary. There's no finish line here. WordStack! features true endless progression — every level you clear unlocks a harder, more rewarding challenge, with no ceiling in sight. How far can you climb? WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Endless levels, endless challenge — progression that never caps out, so your skills always have somewhere to grow • Strategic, stack-based gameplay — every letter placement matters, turning simple word-finding into real tactical thinking • Power tiles that change the game — trigger score multipliers and game-changing advantages at exactly the right moment • A free welcome bundle of power-ups, on the house, the moment you start playing • Jump in instantly as a guest, or sign in with Apple to keep your progress safe across every device • Climb global leaderboards and see exactly where you rank against players everywhere • Built-in social — add friends, compare stats side-by-side, and send kudos to celebrate each other's best runs • A clean, polished interface built to feel great for players of every age • A full achievement system that rewards your growth every step of the way • Optional power-up bundles for players who want to push even further, faster WordStack! is built for anyone who loves a good challenge — casual word game fans, competitive puzzle solvers, and vocabulary sharks alike. Simple to pick up, endlessly satisfying to master. Download WordStack! today and start building your legacy, one stack at a time.

Screenshots

iWord2 screens
Word Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Word Stack at 100% against iWord's 0%. Word Stack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). iWord's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Word Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iWord asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iWord's written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Stack's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iWord versus Word Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWordWord Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertamer bayramogullariAitor Recalde

Customer experience

iWord

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Word Stack

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWord

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Word Stack

One-time3
  • Word Stack Basic Bundle$0.99
  • Word Stack Advanced Bundle$2.99
  • Word Stack Expert Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is iWord free?
iWord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Stack free?
Word Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWord or Word Stack?
Word Stack is rated higher. iWord averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Word Stack averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iWord or Word Stack have ads?
Neither iWord nor Word Stack shows ads.

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