Comparison

Knotwords vs Vokaboo

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

Head to head
About

Knotwords

A daily word puzzle game that challenges you to arrange letters into valid words across and down. Its minimal design and intuitive progression make it an engaging and accessible brain teaser.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant design
  • Logic-based word puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Intuitive progression system
  • Valid word arrangement
Features
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Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle — with words. The rules are simple: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Each puzzle may seem difficult at first — but like all my favorite newspaper puzzles, it gets easier as you progress. Each step guides you naturally towards the solution. This is the kind of game I've been trying to make my whole career — I'm amazed Jack and I discovered this design. We hope you like it. -- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vokaboo

Features
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Prepare yourself for a challenging word adventure as you strive to uncover the secret 5-letter word in just 6 attempts. Get ready to sharpen your vocabulary skills and immerse yourself in an addictive wordplay experience! Game Modes: 1) Daily: Each day, players face the same word challenge. Engage with cool extra effects and test your word-solving abilities. This mode allows you to play once a day and offers separate statistics to track your progress. 2) Unlimited Practice: Enhance your word-guessing skills without limitations in the Unlimited Practice mode. Play as many times as you like, experimenting with different strategies and combinations to improve your accuracy. Keep track of your personal statistics and witness your growth over time. Challenge yourself endlessly and become a true master of words! Exciting Features in Development: Vokaboo is continuously evolving to bring you exciting new features for an enhanced gameplay experience. As a solo developer, I am dedicated to delivering fresh and captivating updates. Stay tuned for upcoming surprises as Vokaboo expands its horizons! Download Vokaboo now and embark on an unforgettable word-guessing adventure! Challenge your friends, and enjoy addictive wordplay crafted with passion. Vokaboo, developed mostly during my train rides back from work, awaits your word mastery. Are you ready to uncover the power of words? Let the quest begin with Vokaboo!

Screenshots

Knotwords4 screens
Vokaboo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vokaboo at none against Knotwords's 2. Knotwords's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Knotwords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Vokaboo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotwords ships an update every 10 days, Vokaboo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knotwords versus Vokaboo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotwordsVokaboo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size507 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageEyal Katz

Bugs and requests

Knotwords

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Puzzles with missing/incorrect squares
  • Incorrect words being accepted
  • Puzzles not properly credited as completed
  • Hints not matching the correct answers

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to turn off haptic feedback
  • Improved cursor/input behavior
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Difficulty settings
  • Ability to see definitions of completed words
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  • Restart button for puzzles
  • Customizable themes
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Ability to disable hints once used

Vokaboo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knotwords

Subscriptions1
  • Knotwords Pro subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Game$11.99
None

Vokaboo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotwords free?
Knotwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vokaboo free?
Vokaboo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knotwords or Vokaboo have ads?
Neither Knotwords nor Vokaboo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knotwords or Vokaboo?
Knotwords ships an update every 10 days, and Vokaboo every 2 months. Most recently, Knotwords was updated on September 27, 2026 and Vokaboo on September 20, 2026.

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