# Anagraphs vs Knotwords

The clearest difference is rating: Knotwords at 4.8 against Anagraphs's 4.0. Knotwords also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 4). Anagraphs's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anagraphs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knotwords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knotwords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knotwords has 8.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Anagraphs's written reviews are positive against 73% of Knotwords's.

Anagraphs ships an update every 2 months, Knotwords every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anagraphs | Knotwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anagraphs/id1537359369/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords/id1598756238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinq-Mars Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/924648806) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### Anagraphs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anagraphs/id1537359369)

This free anagram puzzle game features a unique twist where letters can be rotated to form new characters, expanding word possibilities. Solve challenging linguistic puzzles by optimizing paths to earn stars and unlock new levels.

**Highlights:** Rotating letter mechanic, Anagram word puzzles, Star-based level unlocking, Challenging linguistic puzzles, Open source on GitHub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free + 10 Stars! | $1.99 | one-time |


### Knotwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords/id1598756238)

A daily word puzzle game that challenges you to arrange letters into valid words across and down. Its minimal design and intuitive progression make it an engaging and accessible brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and elegant design, Logic-based word puzzles, Daily challenges, Intuitive progression system, Valid word arrangement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knotwords Pro subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Full Game | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🚀 Simple but engaging
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy cursor/input issues
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Questionable word choices
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles with missing/incorrect squares
- Incorrect words being accepted
- Puzzles not properly credited as completed
- Hints not matching the correct answers

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Improved cursor/input behavior
- Cloud sync across devices
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see definitions of completed words


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anagraphs free?

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

### Is Knotwords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anagraphs or Knotwords?

Knotwords is rated higher. Anagraphs averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Knotwords averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Anagraphs or Knotwords have ads?

Anagraphs shows ads; Knotwords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anagraphs or Knotwords?

Anagraphs ships an update every 2 months, and Knotwords every 10 days. Most recently, Anagraphs was updated on June 5, 2026 and Knotwords on September 27, 2026.

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