# MadAdd vs Word Thrive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Thrive at none against MadAdd's 1. Word Thrive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MadAdd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Thrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MadAdd against 5.0 for Word Thrive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MadAdd | Word Thrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madadd/id1596218790/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-thrive/id6739302188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrafesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007011369) | [YOURFULLSTACK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363434825) |

## What reviewers say

### MadAdd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madadd/id1596218790)

This is a fast-paced number puzzle game where players stack colored, numbered tiles into columns to reach a target sum or fill a column with a single color. Achieve chain eliminations and multipliers to score points, with increasing speed and new levels every 2.5 minutes. Power-ups are available to help manage the board.

**Highlights:** Falling numbered tiles, Stacking and elimination mechanics, Target sum and color fill objectives, Chain eliminations and multipliers, Increasing difficulty and speed, Power-ups for tile manipulation, Color-blind mode and VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Word Thrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-thrive/id6739302188)

Sharpen your memory and focus with this engaging game. Memorize word sequences and tap them back in order against the clock. Track your progress, achieve streaks, and challenge friends to boost your cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** Memorize word sequences, Tap words in order, Race against the clock, Level up with longer sequences, Track victories and streaks, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MadAdd free?

MadAdd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Thrive free?

Word Thrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MadAdd or Word Thrive?

MadAdd and Word Thrive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MadAdd or Word Thrive have ads?

MadAdd shows ads; Word Thrive does not.

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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.*