# Q vs Missing Vowels

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Q at 2.5K against Missing Vowels's 2. Q also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Missing Vowels's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Q sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Missing Vowels sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Missing Vowels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Q has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, Missing Vowels monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | Missing Vowels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-less-crossword-solitaire/id1636707655/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-vowels-vwlss/id6767287948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Isle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636707657) | [Shark River Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883500824) |

## 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


### Missing Vowels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-vowels-vwlss/id6767287948)

This word puzzle game presents a daily challenge with a single category and eight vowel-less clues. Players use their memory and deduction skills to guess the words, with options for voice or keyboard input. It offers a relaxed experience with no leaderboards or streaks, focusing on personal progress and a visually appealing archive.

**Highlights:** Daily free puzzle (Mon-Sat), Eight clues per challenge, Voice or keyboard input, Forgiving answer matching, Visual flower-based progress record, Unlock past puzzles with earned currency, Optional subscription for full archive access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garden Pass | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

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

### Is Missing Vowels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Q or Missing Vowels?

Missing Vowels is rated higher. Q averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Missing Vowels averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Q or Missing Vowels have ads?

Neither Q nor Missing Vowels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Q or Missing Vowels?

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, and Missing Vowels monthly. Most recently, Q was updated on November 7, 2026 and Missing Vowels on October 31, 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.*