Sparrows vs Wordsmithing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sparrows
Engage in a word-spelling puzzle game that combines elements of Mahjong and Scrabble. Earn points by forming words from letter tiles, strategically using score multipliers, and advancing through challenging levels. Multiple game modes offer varied gameplay experiences.
- Level progression with star ratings
- Multiple game modes (Timed, Moves, Puzzle)
- Score multipliers on letter/word tiles
- Power-ups for score boosts
- Daily goals and objectives
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Sparrows – mahjong tiles meet wordplay! Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging puzzles. Advance through levels, earn 1–3 stars, and master increasingly tricky boards. Multiple game modes – Timed, Moves, and Puzzle – keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Key Features: • Level Progression & Star Ratings: Tackle boards and earn 1–3 stars for top performance. • Game Modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle for varied challenges. • Score Multipliers: Double and triple letter/word tiles reward strategic play. • Power-Ups: Boost your score and overcome tough boards. • Daily Goals: Complete new objectives each day to stay challenged. • Relaxing, no timer needed – play at your own pace in Puzzle mode. • Plays great on iPhone and iPad. Relax or Compete: Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced challenge, Sparrows offers a rewarding word game experience for every player. Download Sparrows Now! Start your wordplay journey, master each board, and enjoy endless mahjong-meets-wordplay fun!
Wordsmithing
Connect letters by swiping to form words and complete challenges across thousands of levels. This game offers a relaxing, offline experience to sharpen your vocabulary and mind without any in-app purchases.
- Connect letters by swiping
- Thousands of levels
- Works offline
- No in-app purchases
- Relaxing gameplay, no time limit
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Wordsmithing is a fun and challenging word game that will test your vocabulary knowledge and skills across thousands of levels. The objective of the game is simple, you'll be presented with a grid of letters, connect the letters by swiping your finger across the screen to make words and complete various goals. What makes Wordsmithing so great? - Easy to learn: connect words with a single swipe, it’s that simple. - No in-app purchases or hidden fees: no need to spend money when you don’t have to. - Works offline: play wherever and whenever you want, even without an internet connection! - Relaxing gameplay: no time limit, no rush, just relaxing vocabulary fun. - Thousands of levels: enjoy countless hours of gameplay! Wordsmithing is the perfect game to keep you entertained for hours on end, all while sharpening your mind and vocabulary skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wordsmithing at none against Sparrows's 14. Wordsmithing also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Sparrows's advantage is ratings volume (780 vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Sparrows sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Wordsmithing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wordsmithing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrows has 780 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Sparrows's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wordsmithing's.
Sparrows ships an update every 5 weeks, Wordsmithing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparrows | Wordsmithing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (780 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 780 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 506 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluffy Dog Studio | Joshua St John |
Customer experience
Sparrows
Wordsmithing
Bugs and requests
Sparrows
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Word search mode has incorrect timer display
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Shuffling feature sometimes malfunctions
- Newly unlocked words not recognized
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to retry/reset word search puzzles
- Implement a way to contact developers for missing words
- Introduce a multiplayer mode to compete with friends
- Provide more customization options for the UI
- Improve the algorithm for letter distribution
Wordsmithing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sparrows
- 2,500 Feathers$0.99
- 15,000 points$1.99
- 5,000 points$1.99
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- Unlock Endless Mode$1.99
- 5,000 Feathers$1.99
- Unlock Full Game$2.99
- No Ads (30 Days)$2.99
- 10,000 Feathers$3.49
- Getting Started$3.99
- 50,000 points$4.99
- 150,000 points$6.99
- Now we're talking!$7.99
- 25,000 Feathers$7.99
- 100,000 Feathers$23.99
Wordsmithing
No in-app purchases
