Comparison

Swiped For Words vs DoodleDogs

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

Head to head
About

Swiped For Words

Engage in a fast-paced word game where you swipe across letter grids to form words. Compete against the clock to achieve high scores and uncover hidden words. Features post-game analysis to help you improve your word-finding skills.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Smart scoring with letter bonuses
  • Post-game analysis and missed word diagrams
  • Massive dictionary with over 170,000 words
  • Classic 4x4 and 5x5 grids
  • Offline play
Features
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Swipe your way to word-finding glory in Swiped For Words! Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to settle in for a serious brain-training session, this fast and satisfying word game is built for players who love clean design and smart gameplay. Play anytime, anywhere -- no internet required! How to Play Choose between a classic 4x4 or challenging 5x5 grid of letters. Glide your finger across adjacent letters (including diagonals) to spell words. The longer the word, the higher your score! Uncover as much of the puzzle as you can before time runs out in fast-paced 2.5-minute rounds. Key Features - Smooth Swipe Controls: Enjoy intuitive swipe controls with no tapping required -- just glide your finger across the board. - Smart Scoring & "Spice" Bonuses: Earn length-based points, get an instant flat point bonus for using rare letters like J, K, Q, V, X, and Z, and watch your score climb with a time-based percentage multiplier. - Post-Game Analysis & Diagrams: Track your best score and word-finding percentages. At the end of every round, the game reveals all the words you missed and visually diagrams their exact swipe paths on the board so you can learn and spot them faster next time. - Massive Dictionary & Infinite Play: Powered by a robust dictionary of over 170,000 valid words. Enjoy specially crafted levels, or play endlessly with dynamically generated letter combinations. - Polished Interface: Experience a clean, modern design and a highly readable interface crafted specifically for quick, distraction-free play. Originally released in 2015, Swiped For Words continues to evolve with a major update bringing a refreshed experience for longtime players and new players alike. Easy to pick up and rewarding to master, the game is ready when you are. Download Swiped For Words and start swiping today!

About

DoodleDogs

Care for challenging dogs in Paris through engaging playtime. Explore a heartfelt story across five chapters filled with fun and surprises. This game offers a delightful experience for puppy lovers.

Highlights
  • Dog sitting in Paris
  • Engaging playtime mechanics
  • Heartfelt story progression
  • Five story chapters
  • Puppy-themed gameplay
Features
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"Hello! You are a great candidate for our Advanced Dog Sitter position! You are tasked with watching the toughest dogs in Paris!" - T. Dodds These aren't your average K9's though. It will take some serious playtime to satisfy these Parisian pups! Play through 5 chapters sandwich-fueled and sock-ridden goodness to see how this heartfelt little story plays out. Please enjoy DSA Interactives latest iOS release and let out a little "RUFF RUFF" for puppies everywhere!

Screenshots

Swiped For Words4 screens
DoodleDogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DoodleDogs at none against Swiped For Words's shown. DoodleDogs also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swiped For Words versus DoodleDogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiped For WordsDoodleDogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander HarmAnthony Carlson

Customer experience

Swiped For Words

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DoodleDogs

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Swiped For Words

No in-app purchases

None

DoodleDogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiped For Words free?
Swiped For Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoodleDogs free?
DoodleDogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiped For Words or DoodleDogs have ads?
Swiped For Words shows ads; DoodleDogs does not.

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