Comparison

Osmo Words vs Pumpkin Jar Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Words

Arrange physical letter tiles to spell words on screen, unlocking prizes and new levels. This game offers adaptive learning to match your spelling difficulty and is playable on iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Spell secret words with physical tiles
  • Adaptive learning for personalized difficulty
  • Unlock prizes and dance moves
  • Progress through multiple fun levels
  • Playable on iPhone and iPad
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In Osmo Genius Words, arrange physical Osmo Letter Tiles to spell secret words. Each letter you get correct, appears on screen, until eventually the entire word is revealed. Unlock prizes and dance moves as you progress across multiple fun levels! Choose a level of spelling difficulty that’s right for you and then the adaptive learning helps you play at the level that is right for you! Play your favorite Osmo Genius Words on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Genius game hardware - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Requires the Osmo Base and Osmo Words Tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit or Osmo Genius Words. * Other Osmo Genius Starter Kit games Masterpiece and Newton are not available on iPhone today, they will be released in the next month or two, so keep your eyes peeled! * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older "This interplay between the physical and digital realms looks and feels like magic." - Forbes "Osmo has been a revolution in our family." - Wired Winner of the toy industry's top awards: **Best Design** - Good Design, 2016 **Best Product Designs** - Fast Company Finalist, 2016 **Innovative Toy of the Year** - TOTY Finalist, 2015 **Best Inventions** - TIME, 2014 About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

About

Pumpkin Jar Arcade

Engage your mind with daily anagram puzzles. This game offers a clean, distraction-free interface with varying difficulty levels and hints to help you solve word challenges. It's perfect for quick brain training sessions and vocabulary building.

Highlights
  • Daily anagram puzzles
  • Multiple word solutions
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • In-game hints
  • Vocabulary building
  • Memory improvement
Features
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Pumpkin Jar Arcade brings you a fresh, fast, and beautifully simple way to challenge your brain with daily anagrams. Whether you’re a casual player or a word-game addict, the clean gameplay keeps you focused while the puzzles keep you thinking. What You’ll Get • Daily anagram puzzles ranging from 4–8 letters • Multiple valid word solutions for each set • Clean, distraction-free design • Hints included to guide you when stuck • Perfect for short sessions • Great for vocabulary building and memory improvement Why You’ll Love It • Quick rounds that fit into your day • Satisfying difficulty curve — from casual to challenging • Designed for clarity and instant play • No unnecessary clutter or confusing menus • Built for players of all ages Perfect For • Word puzzle fans • Brain training lovers • Anyone looking for a simple but addictive daily challenge • Players who enjoy games like Wordle, Crosswords, Boggle, and Scrabble Made by Pumpkin Jar Games A small studio creating simple, warm, delightful games that anyone can enjoy. Keep your brain sharp — one word at a time. Download now and start solving!

Screenshots

Osmo Words4 screens
Pumpkin Jar Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pumpkin Jar Arcade at 100% against Osmo Words's 39%. Pumpkin Jar Arcade also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Osmo Words's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 16). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pumpkin Jar Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Words has 189 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Osmo Words's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pumpkin Jar Arcade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Words ships an update every 2 months, Pumpkin Jar Arcade fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Osmo Words versus Pumpkin Jar Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo WordsPumpkin Jar Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (189 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayPumpkin Jar LLC

Customer experience

Osmo Words

All ratings185 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%

Pumpkin Jar Arcade

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Osmo Words

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Infinite loading
  • Wi-Fi connection errors
  • App not available on certain iPad versions
  • App freezes
  • App crashes during games
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  • Custom word list not working
  • Levels not accurately described
  • Game stuck on loading screen
  • Sudden stop working on iPads
  • Not working with iOS 16.2

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add German language support
  • Improve level descriptions for accuracy
  • Allow spelling of whole words
  • Slow down the game progression
  • Add option to choose iPad model during purchase
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  • Allow use with iPad cases

Pumpkin Jar Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Words

No in-app purchases

None

Pumpkin Jar Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo Words free?
Osmo Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pumpkin Jar Arcade free?
Pumpkin Jar Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Words or Pumpkin Jar Arcade?
Pumpkin Jar Arcade is rated higher. Osmo Words averages 3.7 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Pumpkin Jar Arcade averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Osmo Words or Pumpkin Jar Arcade have ads?
Neither Osmo Words nor Pumpkin Jar Arcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Words or Pumpkin Jar Arcade?
Osmo Words ships an update every 2 months, and Pumpkin Jar Arcade fortnightly. Most recently, Osmo Words was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pumpkin Jar Arcade on October 24, 2026.

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