Comparison

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay vs PuzzPutt

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

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About

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay

A word game where you rearrange letters to find smaller words, earning points and time. Compete on town leaderboards and use boosts to enhance your score. Ideal for locals and visitors who enjoy word puzzles and the Martha's Vineyard area.

Highlights
  • Rearrange letters to find words
  • Earn points and add time
  • Build score streaks
  • Compete on town leaderboards
  • Unlock boosts for score multipliers
  • Set your town for personalized theme
Features
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The word game for Martha's Vineyard. Rearrange letters, find words, and climb the leaderboard for your town... Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, West Tisbury, or Aquinnah. Martha's Vineyard Wordplay is wordplay built for the Island. You get one word. Find smaller words using only its letters. Each valid word scores points and adds time to the clock. Build streaks to multiply your score. When time runs out, the game ends... so every word counts. • TOWN LEADERBOARDS — Compete globally or filter by your Martha's Vineyard town. See who tops the board in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, West Tisbury, and Aquinnah. Your scores count toward your chosen town. • SIMPLE RULES — Words must be at least 3 letters and real. No repeats. Longer words score more. Hit 5 words in a row for 2× points, 10 for 3×, 15 for 4×, 20 for 5×. Every valid word adds time so you can keep playing. • BOOSTS — Unlock slow motion, extra time, and point multipliers to push your high score. Use them when the clock is low or the streak is hot. • REP YOUR TOWN — Set your town from the list or use your location when you're on Martha's Vineyard. Your app theme and leaderboard placement reflect your town. Perfect for locals and visitors who love the Island. • CHALLENGES & FRIENDS — Take on challenges and see how you stack up. From Vineyard Haven to Aquinnah, the Island’s word game community is here. Whether you're in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, West Tisbury, Aquinnah, or just love Martha's Vineyard, Martha's Vineyard Wordplay is your word game... play on the ferry, at the beach, or anywhere on the Island.

About

PuzzPutt

This game blends word-building with minigolf strategy. Construct words to guide a ball into the hole, using your vocabulary to overcome obstacles and achieve a low score.

Highlights
  • Word building mechanics
  • Minigolf strategy
  • Par challenge scoring
  • Compete with friends
  • Navigate obstacles
Features
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Tee off on a new kind of word puzzle challenge with PuzzPutt! This unique game combines the brain-twisting fun of word building with the strategic gameplay of minigolf. Instead of searching for words, you'll use your vocabulary skills to build them and navigate the ball into the hole in as few “strokes” as possible. How to Play: Word Building: Construct words to advance through the board. The more letters on the board you use, the fewer strokes it will take to can complete the course. Golf Strategy: Navigate around sand traps (harder letters) and rocks (empty spots). Par Challenge: Aim to complete each level in as few “strokes” as possible. Compete with Friends: Share your scores and challenge friends to see who can complete the course with the fewest strokes. Download PuzzPutt now and swing into a word-building adventure on the green!

Screenshots

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay4 screens
PuzzPutt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PuzzPutt at none against Martha's Vineyard Wordplay's 3. PuzzPutt also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Martha's Vineyard Wordplay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PuzzPutt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Martha's Vineyard Wordplay against 5.0 for PuzzPutt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay ships an update every 2 months, PuzzPutt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Martha's Vineyard Wordplay versus PuzzPutt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMartha's Vineyard WordplayPuzzPutt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB26 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLissiland LLCGavel-It LLC

Customer experience

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PuzzPutt

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Martha's Vineyard Wordplay

One-time3
  • Slow Motion: Half Speed$0.99
  • 3X The Points$0.99
  • Add 30 Seconds$0.99
None

PuzzPutt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Martha's Vineyard Wordplay free?
Martha's Vineyard Wordplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PuzzPutt free?
PuzzPutt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Martha's Vineyard Wordplay or PuzzPutt?
Martha's Vineyard Wordplay and PuzzPutt are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Martha's Vineyard Wordplay or PuzzPutt have ads?
Neither Martha's Vineyard Wordplay nor PuzzPutt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Martha's Vineyard Wordplay or PuzzPutt?
Martha's Vineyard Wordplay ships an update every 2 months, and PuzzPutt every 2 days. Most recently, Martha's Vineyard Wordplay was updated on October 24, 2026 and PuzzPutt on October 16, 2026.

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