# Q vs Betweenle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Betweenle at none against Q's 2. Betweenle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Q's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Q sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Betweenle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Q against 4.7 for Betweenle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Q's written reviews are positive against 56% of Betweenle's.

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, Betweenle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | Betweenle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-less-crossword-solitaire/id1636707655/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betweenle/id6480464462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 131 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Isle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636707657) | [Michal Gorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406776060) |

## What reviewers say

### Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-less-crossword-solitaire/id1636707655)

This word puzzle game challenges players to connect letters on dice to form words, similar to a crossword. It tests vocabulary, word-finding, and pattern recognition skills with addictive gameplay and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Endless word-finding possibilities with 12 dice, Simple and intuitive gameplay, Addictive pattern recognition and strategic challenges, Stunning dice animation and immersive graphics, Relaxing and engaging sound effects, Track game progress and scores

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Play Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique and challenging concept
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless app experience
- 👍 Satisfying brain-teasing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free play options
- 💡 Lack of social/multiplayer features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💡 Need for more vowels in rolls

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing
- Issues with resuming previous games
- Incorrect 'one game per day' restrictions
- Tile movement and placement problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to continue games later in the day
- Option to share puzzle rolls with friends
- Inclusion of a timer or challenge mode
- Improved letter distribution for more solvable puzzles
- Landscape mode support for tablets


### Betweenle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betweenle/id6480464462)

A word guessing game where players deduce a hidden word by entering guesses and receiving feedback on its alphabetical position. Utilize clues like dots to narrow down the possibilities within a limited number of attempts.

**Highlights:** Guess the secret word, 14 guess limit, Alphabetical dictionary, Before/after word placement feedback, Orange dot proximity indicator, Daily and unlimited modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Creative and clever word game
- 💡 Great for coffee dates and friendly competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Easy to get stuck on random words with no option to give up
- 🔍 Lack of a way to share scores without revealing hints
- 🔒 No option to pay for ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard input can be slow to react
- No landscape mode option, only portrait

**Requested features**

- Add a quit/give up option for stuck levels
- Implement a way to quickly share scores without revealing hints
- Offer a one-time purchase to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

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

### Is Betweenle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Q or Betweenle?

Q is rated higher. Q averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Betweenle averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Q or Betweenle have ads?

Betweenle shows ads; Q does not.

### Which is updated more often, Q or Betweenle?

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, and Betweenle every 3 days. Most recently, Q was updated on September 23, 2026 and Betweenle on September 24, 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.*