# Word Masters vs Back N Forth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Back N Forth at none against Word Masters's 23. Back N Forth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Word Masters's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (134 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Masters sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Back N Forth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Back N Forth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Masters has 134 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Word Masters ships an update monthly, Back N Forth every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Masters | Back N Forth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-masters-search-puzzles/id1614814196/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-n-forth/id6756269534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 250 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [Desmond Denham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859664349) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-masters-search-puzzles/id1614814196)

Engage in thrilling word battles solo or with friends. Find words on a board, earn points, and use bonuses to outscore opponents. Join or create clans for collaborative quests and competitive battles.

**Highlights:** Solo and multiplayer word finding, Clan creation and participation, Bonus letter point multipliers, Tournaments and special events, Item collection for character stats, Workshop for item crafting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 200 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill Full Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie offer level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie offer level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack 19 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bull's Eye 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank 1 level | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank 2 level | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1050 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank 3 level | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank 4 level | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 7 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4500 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12500 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 26500 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Back N Forth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-n-forth/id6756269534)

A collaborative storytelling game where 2-6 players take turns building a story. Choose a themed book, get a prompt, and pass the device to add to the narrative. The completed story is revealed after six turns, creating a fun group experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Collaborative storytelling, Turn-based gameplay, Themed story books, Guided prompts, Group play for 2-6 players, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Masters free?

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

### Is Back N Forth free?

Back N Forth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word Masters or Back N Forth?

Back N Forth is rated higher. Word Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Back N Forth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Word Masters or Back N Forth have ads?

Word Masters shows ads; Back N Forth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word Masters or Back N Forth?

Word Masters ships an update monthly, and Back N Forth every 6 months. Most recently, Word Masters was updated on October 24, 2026 and Back N Forth 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.*