# Three Magic Words vs Next Word

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Word at none against Three Magic Words's 1. Three Magic Words's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Three Magic Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Three Magic Words against 5.0 for Next Word. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Three Magic Words has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Three Magic Words ships an update every 3 months, Next Word every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three Magic Words | Next Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-magic-words/id1596833290/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-word-quick-spell/id6444748412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Lamont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596833292) | [App Launchers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131289518) |

## What reviewers say

### Three Magic Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-magic-words/id1596833290)

This word game challenges players to complete three five-letter words using available letter tiles. Success requires logic and language skills to advance through rounds and collect stars. Players can adjust difficulty and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Complete three five-letter words, Use available letter tiles, Test logic and language skills, Collect stars to win, Adjust difficulty with clues, Challenge friends

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full 3.7K+ Word Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Next Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-word-quick-spell/id6444748412)

Race against the clock to form word combinations from given letters. Score higher by creating more words and climb the global leaderboard. Offers two game modes: a fast-paced Time Attack and a more relaxed Infinity Play.

**Highlights:** Form word combinations from given letters, Race against the clock, Global leaderboard, Time Attack mode, Infinity Play mode, Easy to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three Magic Words free?

Three Magic Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next Word free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Three Magic Words or Next Word?

Next Word is rated higher. Three Magic Words averages 4.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Next Word averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Three Magic Words or Next Word have ads?

Neither Three Magic Words nor Next Word shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Three Magic Words or Next Word?

Three Magic Words ships an update every 3 months, and Next Word every 6 months. Most recently, Three Magic Words was updated on October 6, 2026 and Next Word on October 6, 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.*