Gomp Waterpipes vs Headline Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gomp Waterpipes
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Make water flow! Turn all the pipes to create a single connected pipeline with no loops. Solve all levels with logic only. Each level has only one solution. Free levels. HOW TO PLAY - Simply tap the pipes to turn them. - Create a water pipeline. FEATURES: - Simple rules and easy control. - Jump between levels - autosave on all levels. - 1000+ of levels. - Multiple grid sizes and varied difficulty. - Zoom and move the grid. - Undo and Redo moves. - No time limits. Contact: gomp@gomp.dk
Headline Decoder
Engage in a satirical word puzzle game where you fill in missing words in ridiculous headlines to reveal punchlines. Decode clickbait, spot misinformation patterns, and solve quick puzzles with satisfying rewards. Unlock new themed content and participate in community events.
- Satirical headline packs
- Fill-in-the-blank puzzles
- Word grid solving
- Daily challenges
- Story mode
- Unlockable cosmetics
- Community events
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A daily word puzzle where every answer uncovers a ridiculous fake headline. Crack the crossword-style clues, lift the black bars, and see what the story was really about. One new headline every day, the same for everyone. HOW IT WORKS • Read the headline. The key words are blacked out. • Each missing word has a crossword-style clue. Type the answer. • Fill in every word to uncover the full satirical story. • Stuck? Hints reveal a letter or narrow down the keyboard. THE DAILY EDITION • One new headline every day, the same for every player. • Build your streak and compare solve times on the daily leaderboard. • Share your result as a spoiler-free grid. No answers given away. EVENTS EVERY MONTH • Seasonal events with themed headlines, like Spooky Season Secrets every October. • A new monthly event with its own headline theme. • Weekly tournaments against players worldwide. • Earn exclusive rewards such as the Ghost Writer avatar, event titles and coins. MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Story Mode: 20 running stories told one headline at a time, from a mayor's pizza promise to an airport gate that declares itself a nation. • Practice: hundreds of hand-written headlines to solve at your own pace. • Color Fact-Check: a calm 4×4 tap puzzle for when you don't feel like typing. • Multiplayer: race friends or other players live in the News Room. MADE FOR • Crossword and word game fans who want a laugh with their daily puzzle. • Group chats that need something new to argue about every morning. • Anyone who has read a real headline and thought it couldn't get any sillier. Headline Decoder is free to play, with optional in-app purchases. Every headline in Headline Decoder is fictional satire written for the game. It isn't real news and isn't about real people.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gomp Waterpipes at daily against Headline Decoder's every 4 days. Gomp Waterpipes also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Gomp Waterpipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Headline Decoder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gomp Waterpipes ships an update daily, Headline Decoder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gomp Waterpipes | Headline Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GOMP | 404 Games Limited |
In-app purchases
Gomp Waterpipes
- 100 Gold$0.99
- 210 Gold$1.99
- 575 Gold$4.99
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- 1225 Gold$9.99
- 2500 Gold$19.99
Headline Decoder
- 1 Hour XP Booster$0.99
- Theme Vault Pack$1.99
- Neon Mythos Puzzle Pack$1.99
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- Media Mogul Pass$2.99
- Media Mogul Pass$4.99
- 24hr XP Booster$4.99
- Remove Ads$5.99
Questions
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