Comparison

Times Puzzles vs Wozo

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

Head to head
About

Times Puzzles

Engage your mind with a daily collection of renowned crosswords and logic puzzles. Access a vast archive and enjoy a variety of challenges on the go, anytime and anywhere. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts seeking a mental workout.

Highlights
  • Daily crosswords and logic puzzles
  • Two-week puzzle archive
  • Play anywhere, anytime
  • Concise, Cryptic, Quick Cryptic crosswords
  • Sudoku, Killer Sudoku, Futoshiki, Kakuro
  • Brain Trainer and Cell Blocks puzzles
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Updated app store description: Are you a crossword obsessive? Or are you just looking for a daily brain boost? Solve the world-renowned Times Crossword, Sudoku and other puzzles with the new puzzle app from The Times and The Sunday Times. Access hundreds of crosswords and puzzles in our two-week archive, and tackle all the latest puzzles to give your mind a real workout. The app enables you to take on and play our puzzles in one place and on the go, allowing you to play anywhere and at any time. Available puzzles: All Times and Sunday Times crosswords, including: Concise Cryptic Quick Cryptic Jumbo General Knowledge Other puzzles include: Sudoku, Killer Sudoku, Futoshiki, Kakuro, KenKen, Lexica, Polygon, Quintagram, Set Square, Suko, Codeword, Brain Trainer and Cell Blocks How do I access The Times Puzzles? The app is free to download and can be read in one of the following ways: - Monthly in-app subscription to The Times Puzzles - Existing members with a Digital subscription can log-in using their The Times & The Sunday Times username and password Please note: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Free trial offer is for new customers only. - At the end of the free trial offer, you will be charged to your iTunes account automatically unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before that time. - You can cancel anytime. Cancellation goes into effect at the start of your following billing cycle. - A subscription to Times Puzzles does not include access to any other Times Newspapers Limited products, including but not limited to www.thetimes.co.uk, mobile news content and other apps on non-iOS devices. Full T&Cs can be found at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/static/puzzles-app-terms-and-conditions/ We value your opinion and feedback. Our readers’ views are central to ongoing development and improvements. You can send feedback to us directly by visiting: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/help

About

Wozo

Engage in a dynamic word unscrambling challenge that sharpens your vocabulary and quick-thinking skills. Compete against the clock and others to discover hidden words and improve your cognitive abilities.

Highlights
  • Unscramble letters to find words
  • Race against time for points
  • Improve vocabulary and spelling
  • Infinite, unique puzzles
  • Score and compete on leaderboards
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Wozo: The Ultimate Word Unscrambler Challenge Embark on a thrilling word adventure with Wozo! Tailored for enthusiasts of games like Wordle and Scrabble, Wozo offers a unique twist to traditional word puzzles. It's more than a game; it's a cognitive enhancer that combines fun with mental agility. Main Features: - Dynamic Word Play: Unscramble a jumble of nine letters to uncover words ranging from five to nine letters, including a hidden nine-letter word. - Race Against Time: Challenge yourself to find as many words as possible before time runs out, with each discovery earning you points. - Brain-Boosting Fun: Wozo isn't just entertaining—it's a workout for your brain, designed to improve your vocabulary, spelling, and quick-thinking skills. - Infinite Puzzles: With an endless array of letter combinations, each round offers a fresh, exciting challenge. - Score & Compete: Accumulate points to beat your personal best, challenge friends, or climb the leaderboards in a test of linguistic skill. User Experience: Wozo's user-friendly interface makes for a smooth and engaging word-scrambling experience. Its sleek design ensures that your focus stays on the game, making it enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. For Word Game Lovers: Whether you're a word game aficionado or someone looking to sharpen their mind, Wozo is the perfect match. Suitable for players of all ages and skill levels, it offers a delightful blend of entertainment and cognitive challenge. Cognitive Benefits: Wozo is more than just fun and games. Regular engagement with the app can enhance your vocabulary, improve problem-solving abilities, and keep your brain sharp and agile. Dive into Word Discovery: Are you ready to take your word game prowess to new heights? Download Wozo now and start your journey towards becoming a word unscrambling champion! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Times Puzzles4 screens
Wozo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wozo at 100% against Times Puzzles's 12%. Wozo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Times Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Times Puzzles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wozo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Times Puzzles versus Wozo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimes PuzzlesWozo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimes Media Limited (Apps)Baxnet Technologies Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Times Puzzles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral17.3%
Negative70.5%

Wozo

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Times Puzzles

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Puzzles not saving progress
  • Puzzles not marking as completed
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Notifications and settings issues
  • Keyboard problems and poor usability
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  • Puzzles not loading or disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Codeword puzzle
  • Improve Sudoku interface
  • Add ability to print puzzles
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Provide more puzzle types

Wozo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Times Puzzles

Subscriptions3
  • 7 day trial then monthly fee7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 7 day trial then monthly fee7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 7 day trial then monthly fee7 Days trial$6.991 Month
1 purchases

Wozo

Subscriptions1
  • Wozo Annual Pass$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Times Puzzles free?
Times Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wozo free?
Wozo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Times Puzzles or Wozo have ads?
Neither Times Puzzles nor Wozo shows ads.

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