Comparison

SpellTower+ vs Disney SpellStruck

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

Head to head
About

SpellTower+

This word game challenges players to clear rising letter tiles by forming words. It offers multiple game modes, including classic and new puzzle variations, with strategic gameplay and bonus tiles to increase word values. Compete with others through leaderboards and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Word formation gameplay
  • Rising tile mechanic
  • Multiple game modes
  • Bonus tiles
  • Highscores and leaderboards
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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The original best-selling mobile word game, reimagined! Pick your words wisely! As you play, more tiles rise from the bottom of the screen! It'll take all of your lexicological wits, and tactical know-how to keep your columns down. If any letters make it to the top row, it's game over. Classic modes Daily Tower, Tower, Puzzle, Rush and Zen are all back and packed with brand new BONUS TILES that double (or more!) word values. Joining them is the brand new Search mode, plus ExPuzzle, Double Puzzle, Bubble Puzzle, and Blitz mode! That’s eleven modes in all! Plus iCloud Backup, Highscores reported for games even while in-progress, detailed statistics for every mode, Game Center leaderboards, and achievements. ————————— It’s pretty wild to be revisiting my first hit game, SpellTower. I can't believe it's almost 10 years since it released. The first iPhones it ran on had a 3.5 inch screen and 320 x 480 resolution! I literally did a double-take at that resolution when I looked it up. A funny part about having a hit game is people talk to you about it. With SpellTower I heard about grandparents playing the game every morning to keep their minds sharp, parents playing it with their kids, expectant mothers playing it to get through morning sickness, and countless sightings of strangers playing it on subways, planes — even elevators. I got into games because I wanted to connect with people in a positive way. I wanted to help people think critically and come away with more than they arrived with. Games felt like a way to do this on a huge scale, but the stories I heard from SpellTower players taught me that games do so much more for people than I ever expected. I’m deeply grateful that SpellTower has been able to be something special for so many people, and I think that’s why so many people have shared it with friends, loved ones, and strangers on elevators. Even though SpellTower is a game I made, it’s really barely mine anymore. The experiences and love I had for the game has been outstripped by its audiences a thousandfold. I thought a lot about all the experiences that people have had with the game when I was designing this new version. I hope it gives everyone who’s loved the game a reason to pick it back up again and share it amongst their friends and family. -zach

About

Disney SpellStruck

Engage in a word-based puzzle adventure set in the Star Wars universe. Spell words to defeat the Empire, unlock iconic characters, and master unique superpowers. Compete in multiplayer battles or daily challenges to prove your word game skills.

Highlights
  • Star Wars-themed puzzle adventure
  • Over 50 levels across Original Trilogy locations
  • Unlockable Star Wars characters
  • Unique character superpowers
  • 1v1 multiplayer word battles
  • Daily challenges with exclusive rewards
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Journey to the Isles of Tiles with beloved Disney and Pixar characters and take on challenging crossword-style games in Disney Spellstruck! Flex your spelling skills with Mickey Mouse, Tiana, Stitch, and others in a crossword-style adventure. Play with friends in online versus mode, complete daily challenges, and test your spelling power as you claim the top spot on the leaderboards! A DISNEY-INSPIRED CROSSWORD-STYLE ADVENTURE Embark on a magical adventure with over 60 levels spanning four distinct maps. Each map features iconic Disney and Pixar inspired landmarks including Radiator Springs, Skull Rock and Rapunzel’s Tower. The world is under the spell of Blank and the Letter Lackeys, and needs your help! Test your spelling skills and save the Isles of Tiles to rescue corrupted characters. UNLOCK NEW CHARACTERS AND POWERS Test your spelling skills in adventure mode or multiplayer and defeat your opponent to unlock popular Disney and Pixar characters. Master unique superpowers to gain an advantage against Blank and other players from all over the world. PLAY AGAINST WORD GAME EXPERTS Challenge other players in 1v1 multiplayer matches and discover who is the biggest word-game brain out there! Use Game Center to play against your friends and family. COMPLETE DAILY CHALLENGES Play the Daily Challenge to test your skills in a unique crossword-style game every day. Defeat Blank’s Letter Lackeys to unlock unique characters only accessible by completing daily challenges. ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERBOARDS AND MORE! Are you the #1 Disney SpellStruck player in the world? What’s your highest single-word score? Check the Game Center leaderboards to find out! Unlock achievements and show your word-spelling mastery to your friends on Game Center.

Screenshots

SpellTower+4 screens
Disney SpellStruck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Disney SpellStruck at 4.7 against SpellTower+'s 3.8. Disney SpellStruck also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (57% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Disney SpellStruck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney SpellStruck has 12K ratings behind it against 467, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SpellTower+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Disney SpellStruck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpellTower+ ships an update monthly, Disney SpellStruck every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SpellTower+ versus Disney SpellStruck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellTower+Disney SpellStruck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (467 ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46712K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB711 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageArtist Arcade

Customer experience

SpellTower+

All ratings467 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral16.9%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral29.2%
Negative31.2%

Disney SpellStruck

All ratings11,658 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral18.7%
Negative24.0%

User reviews

SpellTower+

From 467 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Variety of game modes
  • 💡 Challenging word puzzles
  • 🎨 Clean and polished design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring system
  • 🔇 Inability to turn off music/sound
  • 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

Disney SpellStruck

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute Disney-themed visuals
  • 👍 Polished and well-designed
  • 🤓 Challenging for word game enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🤔 Inconsistent dictionary and word acceptance
  • 🕰️ Slow and repetitive animations
  • 🤖 AI opponent uses questionable/obscure words

Bugs and requests

SpellTower+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues with leaderboards and scores
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dictionary definitions for found words
  • Improve word challenge system
  • Allow customization of fonts and colors
  • Expand word library to include more languages

Disney SpellStruck

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and data loss issues
  • Freezing and unresponsive during gameplay
  • Connectivity problems and offline mode issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More single-player content and replayability
  • Option to skip animations
  • Improved dictionary and word acceptance
  • Multiplayer features like leaderboards and matchmaking

In-app purchases

None

SpellTower+

No in-app purchases

None

Disney SpellStruck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpellTower+ free?
SpellTower+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Disney SpellStruck free?
Disney SpellStruck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpellTower+ or Disney SpellStruck?
Disney SpellStruck is rated higher. SpellTower+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while Disney SpellStruck averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do SpellTower+ or Disney SpellStruck have ads?
Neither SpellTower+ nor Disney SpellStruck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpellTower+ or Disney SpellStruck?
SpellTower+ ships an update monthly, and Disney SpellStruck every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpellTower+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Disney SpellStruck on September 24, 2026.

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