# Downwordly vs Worph

The clearest difference is update cadence: Downwordly at every 4 days against Worph's every 2 weeks. Downwordly also leads on ratings volume (757 vs 151) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Worph's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Downwordly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Worph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Downwordly against 4.8 for Worph. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downwordly has 757 ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Downwordly's written reviews are positive against 89% of Worph's.

Downwordly ships an update every 4 days, Worph every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downwordly | Worph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordly/id1544633266/reviews) | **[4.8 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worph/id1597207768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bird Cartel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532844907) | [Ryan Schalk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039705243) |

## What reviewers say

### Downwordly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordly/id1544633266)

A word building game where you strategically use available letters to form the longest possible words. Engage in turn-based multiplayer or test your skills in various solo modes, including daily challenges and puzzle-solving.

**Highlights:** Word building with limited letters, Turn-based multiplayer, Solo play modes, Daily challenges, Puzzle mode, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Layer Two | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 🚀 Unique and challenging
- 👍 Visually pleasing
- 👍 Relaxing and strategic
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when offline
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Confusing tutorial
- 🐛 Certain puzzles unsolvable

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer games not showing up correctly
- Rewind arrow causing game to get stuck
- Puzzle mode issues with overlapping words
- Endless mode not dropping enough letters

**Requested features**

- Auto-orientation for iPad
- Dark theme option
- Leaderboards for Endless mode
- Hints for Puzzle mode
- Ability to restart Daily Challenge


### Worph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worph/id1597207768)

Test your vocabulary and word-building skills in this classic word morphing game. Transform one word into another by changing a single letter at a time. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no time limits or ads, featuring a clean interface and soothing audio.

**Highlights:** Word morphing puzzles, Change one letter at a time, 15 puzzle packs, Over 100 free puzzles, Clean interface, Soothing music and sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downwordly free?

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

### Is Worph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Downwordly or Worph?

Worph is rated higher. Downwordly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while Worph averages 4.8 from 151 ratings.

### Do Downwordly or Worph have ads?

Neither Downwordly nor Worph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downwordly or Worph?

Downwordly ships an update every 4 days, and Worph every 2 weeks. Most recently, Downwordly was updated on October 27, 2026 and Worph 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.*