Comparison

W*RDS vs Mars Mystery

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

Head to head
About

W*RDS

A word puzzle game where you deduce a hidden word using logic and elimination. Compete against yourself or friends in multiple languages and difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Deductive word guessing
  • Vocabulary and logic challenges
  • Multiple word lengths
  • Play in English, French, or Italian
  • Single-player and multiplayer modes
Features
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Guess the mystery word. Flex your vocabulary and exercise your powers of deduction. Use your wits, trial and error and a logical process of elimination to identify what partially hidden word you're looking at, using as few guesses as possible. W*RDS is a puzzle inspired by the classic game Mastermind, in much the same vein as the TV show Lingo and the New York Times' daily Wordle challenge. You can up the ante by increasing the length of the word to be guessed and play as often as you like, in English, French or Italian. Go it alone or challenge a friend - it's your call.

About

Mars Mystery

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Explore Mars locations
  • Sci-fi plot
  • Hints for beginners
  • Replayable scenes
  • Eyes and mind training
Features
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Join the Martian Mission 2038 in a new adventure game with hidden objects tasks. Pass the whole dangerous way from the orbit to the Red Planet and hurry back to Earth. You will explore the mysterious Mars, its valleys, caves, and mountains with other team members. By the way, nobody knows why the previous expeditions to the Terra Incognita failed. Probably, you are the one who will solve this puzzle? The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Game features: + Bright space, Mars, and Earth locations + Hints for beginners + Option to replay every scene with new items + Sci-fi plot inspired by the famous American author + Eyes and mind training in the most exciting way We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

Screenshots

W*RDS4 screens
Mars Mystery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mars Mystery at 4.5 against W*RDS's 2.5. Mars Mystery also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). W*RDS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. W*RDS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mars Mystery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Mystery has 620 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W*RDS ships an update every 2 months, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
W*RDS versus Mars Mystery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterW*RDSMars Mystery
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (620 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEttore Software Ltd.Crisp App Studio

Customer experience

W*RDS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Mars Mystery

All ratings620 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

W*RDS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mars Mystery

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Skip ad button not functioning properly
  • Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
  • Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
  • Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer gameplay with more levels
  • Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
  • Improved star achievement mechanics clarity

In-app purchases

5 purchases

W*RDS

One-time5
  • Unlock 8-letter level$0.99
  • XL Word Pack$0.99
  • Hints pack$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Languages$1.99
  • Unlock all + UNLIMITED hints$4.99
5 purchases

Mars Mystery

One-time5
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • NoAds$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Gold Master$2.99

Questions

Is W*RDS free?
W*RDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mars Mystery free?
Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, W*RDS or Mars Mystery?
Mars Mystery is rated higher. W*RDS averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 620 ratings.
Do W*RDS or Mars Mystery have ads?
Mars Mystery shows ads; W*RDS does not.
Which is updated more often, W*RDS or Mars Mystery?
W*RDS ships an update every 2 months, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, W*RDS was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mars Mystery on October 14, 2026.

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