# GameFox vs literally

The clearest difference is rating: literally at 4.5 against GameFox's 3.9. literally also leads on ratings volume (516 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and literally sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

literally holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: literally has 516 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GameFox's written reviews are positive against 73% of literally's.

GameFox ships an update every 4 weeks, literally every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameFox | literally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamefox/id1505620907/reviews) | **[4.5 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **516** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxtail Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435399023) | [Oleksandr Kozlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/967224411) |

## What reviewers say

### GameFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamefox/id1505620907)

Engage in competitive multiplayer games directly within iMessage. Challenge friends to word-based puzzles and creative phrase-combining games. New titles are regularly added to expand the gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play games within iMessage, Multiplayer word game, Phrase combination game, New games added regularly, Compete against friends

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| The Hard Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### literally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011)

Engage in a timed word-building challenge where you race against the clock to form words from available letters. This game offers a substantial story mode with numerous levels and tasks, alongside unique challenges like deciphering aphorisms. It features a simplified mode for a relaxed experience and detailed statistics to track your progress.

**Highlights:** 200-level story mode, 66 aphorism deciphering tasks, Simplified, relaxed mode, Minimalistic design, Detailed statistics, Power saving mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble gum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chicken wings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Borscht | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameFox free?

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

### Is literally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GameFox or literally?

literally is rated higher. GameFox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while literally averages 4.5 from 516 ratings.

### Do GameFox or literally have ads?

Neither GameFox nor literally shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameFox or literally?

GameFox ships an update every 4 weeks, and literally every 3 weeks. Most recently, GameFox was updated on October 24, 2026 and literally 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.*