Comparison

Lingo vs Topicle

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

Head to head
About

Lingo

Engage in a fast-paced word guessing game inspired by a popular TV show. Test your vocabulary and word-finding skills with daily challenges and competitive leagues. Earn rewards and progress through global locations as you become a word master.

Highlights
  • Daily word challenges
  • Word guessing gameplay
  • Competitive leagues
  • Bingo mode
  • Stat tracking
  • Booster upgrades
Features
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Do You Know Your Lingo? Play the free word guessing game based on the hit TV gameshow - and guess as many words as you like, every single day. The Word Game You Know From TV If you’ve ever watched the show and wanted to play along, this is your chance! The rules are simple: we give you the first letter and you have 5 guesses to find the word. After each guess, we’ll show you which letters are in the right position and which ones appear in the word but need to move. Work through the clues, narrow it down, and find the Lingo! It’s a game you can dip into for five minutes or lose yourself in for an hour - either way, you’re giving your brain a genuine workout. A Word Puzzle Game - But Not Just One a Day Unlike other word puzzle games that give you a single daily challenge and make you wait until tomorrow, Lingo lets you play as many rounds as you want, whenever you want. Sharpen your vocabulary and keep playing for as long as you like. That said, if you love a daily word challenge, we’ve got one of those too! Lingo Daily Word is a dedicated daily word puzzle - a fresh word every day to test your guessing skills. Build a daily word training habit that improves your vocabulary and keeps your brain sharp over time. Add Lingo to your daily routine, share your results with friends and find out who really has the best word knowledge. Lingo Leagues - Matched to Your Level Lingo Leagues put you up against players of a similar ability, so every league is genuinely competitive. As you play and complete word rounds, you’ll earn points and climb through the league tiers. Leagues reset regularly, giving you a fresh start and a new group to compete against. Whether you’re a casual player finding your feet or a word game veteran chasing the top spot, there’s a league that fits where you are right now. Collect and Upgrade Your Letter Tiles Lingo features a Letter Tile collection. The higher the level of your tiles, the more points they generate per game - so the more you play, the more every correct guess is worth. There’s always the next upgrade to work towards. Go On a Hot Streak Keep guessing correctly and you’ll activate Hot Streak - Lingo’s bonus mode that kicks in when you’re on a roll. String together enough correct words in a row and Hot Streak fires up, doubling your points and building progress towards a chest full of rewards. The more momentum you build, the more there is at stake with each new word! Track Your Progress Whether you’re trying to beat your own personal best or simply enjoying the puzzle, your stats are always there to show how far you’ve come. With Daily Word & streak tracking you can build a routine, stay consistent, and watch your word skills improve. Personalise Your Game Customise your Lingo experience with backgrounds and other cosmetic items. It’s a nice way to make the game feel like yours, and gives you something extra to aim for beyond the words themselves. Why Lingo? • Unlimited word guessing rounds - not just one a day • Official TV Lingo gameshow format • Daily word puzzle with streak tracking • Ability-matched League play with regular resets • Hot Streak mode for double points and reward chests • Collectable and upgradeable Letter Tiles • Cosmetic unlockables including backgrounds • Free to play with daily rewards • From the developers of Tipping Point Blast & Catchphrase! Come back every day, play as many rounds as you like, and find out if you’ve really got the vocabulary to become a Lingo champion. Questions or feedback? Reach us at lingo@twowaymedia.co.uk Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/24559092 Terms & Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/24559092 Game © Two Way Media Limited. Licensed by All3Media International Limited. All rights reserved. “Lingo” and all associated logos, images and trade marks are owned and/or controlled by IDTV Film & Video Productions B.V.

About

Topicle

Features
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Choose the topic, guess the word. The game you all know and love. Fun for all ages.

Screenshots

Lingo4 screens
Topicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topicle at none against Lingo's 12. Topicle also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lingo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Topicle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingo ships an update every 6 weeks, Topicle daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and November 28, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lingo versus Topicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoTopicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo Way MediaFlat White Games

Bugs and requests

Lingo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues causing wrong letters to be entered
  • Incorrect stats/progress tracking
  • Inability to exit ads or access game after watching ads
  • App freezing and crashing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to pay a one-time fee to remove ads
  • More word length options (2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 letters)
  • Ability to change user profile/name
  • Greying out of used letters on the keyboard
  • Timed challenges against other players
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  • Removing the bingo game feature

Topicle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Lingo

Subscriptions1
  • Lingo Club7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Green & Gold$3.99
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  • Mega Letter Tile Pile$4.99
  • The Full House$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$5.99
  • Mega Green Machine$7.99
  • Mega Full House$9.99
  • Bag of Gems$11.99
  • Sack of Gems$22.99
None

Topicle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lingo free?
Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topicle free?
Topicle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lingo or Topicle have ads?
Both Lingo and Topicle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lingo or Topicle?
Lingo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Topicle daily. Most recently, Lingo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Topicle on November 28, 2025.

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