# W＊RDS vs Mars Mystery

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | W＊RDS | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335/reviews) | **[4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ettore Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289507331) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### W＊RDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 8-letter level | $0.99 | one-time |
| XL Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Languages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all + UNLIMITED hints | $4.99 | one-time |


### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*