Comparison

Swocle vs Word Grid

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

Head to head
About

Swocle

Engage your mind with a math puzzle game offering four distinct modes: Clock, Journey, Exercise, and Random. Solve numerical challenges, customize quizzes, and utilize hints to improve your skills. It's a fun way to keep learning and practicing math.

Highlights
  • Four game modes (Clock, Journey, Exercise, Random)
  • Customizable quizzes and exercises
  • Hints and Jokers for assistance
  • Adjustable difficulty and task ranges
  • Progress tracking and level restarting
  • User-defined number and operator inclusion
Features
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Swocle has 4 exciting modes: In Clock mode you will be working with an alarm clock, the time on the clock is 14:59. Using the numbers on the clock you will need to calculate 1 first (5-4=1), next you need to calculate 2 (5-4+1=2), then 3 (4-1=3), etc. During your quest to break the world record you will receive all sorts of help and tips. Later on in the game you will be able to select any time you desire. In Journey mode you will start with all numbers from 0-9. After any of the 10 levels you will need to drop one number, increasing the difficulty. Some functions, brackets and operators are only available at the higher levels. You can configure the range of the tasks you want to complete in the settings. You can also review your progress and drop a different number for a level or even restart a level. In Exercise mode you can complete a Quiz that you created yourself or was sent to you by a family member, friend, or teacher (you can even send confirmation once the task is completed). The exercises are completely customizable in the settings; you can define what number, function or operator would be allowed or even mandatory and set the range of tasks to complete. You can also control the access to Hints & Jokers. In Random mode you will be given a random task. You can configure the range of the tasks you want to complete and choose how many numbers you want to play with in the settings. Hints help you to solve the current task. The needed numbers, functions, brackets, and operators will light up. The helper at the bottom of the screen will also provide better suggestions. Once you have used a Hint you cannot earn any Stars or Jokers. Hints are always free! Using a Joker will give you the answer. Your number of Jokers is limited, but you can earn them by completing tasks without using Hints. Jokers are also available in the App store. Swocle is a game everyone can enjoy, no matter their math level, NEVER STOP LEARNING!

About

Word Grid

Features
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The aim of the game is to clear a 5 row by 15 column grid containing letters, by creating English language words using the letters available. A word must contain at least 3 letters, and you can only select each letter once. The distribution of letters in the grid will be random and in line with the frequency of letters used in the English language. You can only select certain letters in the grid after selecting the first letter in the word, depending on the game type selected. The game can be played with 1 or 2 players and several game options are available to increase the fun.

Screenshots

Swocle4 screens
Word Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Grid at none against Swocle's 4. Word Grid also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Swocle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Word Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swocle ships an update every 14 months, Word Grid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Swocle versus Word Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwocleWord Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiebe-Bob NoordhoekJonathan Cogzell

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Swocle

One-time4
  • 10 Jokers$0.99
  • 5 Coins$0.99
  • 50 Jokers$9.99
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  • 100 Coins$9.99
None

Word Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swocle free?
Swocle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Grid free?
Word Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swocle or Word Grid have ads?
Neither Swocle nor Word Grid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swocle or Word Grid?
Swocle ships an update every 14 months, and Word Grid every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swocle was updated on October 9, 2026 and Word Grid on October 1, 2026.

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