# Sparrows vs Countdown Solver

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Solver at none against Sparrows's 14. Countdown Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sparrows's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparrows sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrows | Countdown Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (780 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrows-anagrams-word-tiles/id1606645393/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **780** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 506 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluffy Dog Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706585319) | [Peter Whysall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896688780) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrows-anagrams-word-tiles/id1606645393)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,500 Feathers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Endless Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Feathers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (30 Days) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Feathers | $3.49 | one-time |
| Getting Started | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 points | $6.99 | one-time |
| Now we're talking! | $7.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Feathers | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Feathers | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Loads of fun
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🎨 Lovely design and aesthetics
- 🕰️ Great for short play sessions
- 🧠 Stimulates the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition
- 🤯 Frustrating when game ends unexpectedly
- 🤖 Questionable dictionary choices
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Countdown Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-solver/id6769795056)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrows free?

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

### Is Countdown Solver free?

Countdown Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sparrows or Countdown Solver have ads?

Sparrows shows ads; Countdown Solver 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.*