Comparison

Quina vs Word Zero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quina

Uncover a secret five-letter code word by guessing words and analyzing clues about letter matches and positions. You have ten guesses to crack the code, with adjustable difficulty and unlockable awards.

Highlights
  • Guess words to uncover a secret code
  • Analyze letter matches and positions
  • Ten-guess limit for strategic play
  • Unlockable in-game awards
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Multiple word sets
Features
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Quina is a new spin on a classic word game. Your goal is to uncover the secret five-letter code word by guessing words of your own. After each guess, you'll see how many letters from your guess are shared by the code word, and how many are in the same position in both words. However, you'll have to figure out which letters are which on your own! Use these clues to discover the code word, but watch out—you only get ten guesses, so use them wisely! Quina tracks your game history and statistics on your device, and offers 25 in-game awards available to unlock for bragging rights and extra challenge! A variety of gameplay settings are available to tweak the difficulty, including a choice of multiple word sets, and two kinds of optional hints. Quina's content is suitable for all ages and audiences skilled enough to play.

About

Word Zero

A digital crossword board game where two players form words using letter tiles. It focuses on a pure gameplay experience without ads, rewards, or in-game assistance. Players use tokens to start games, with options to earn or purchase more.

Highlights
  • Two-player turn-based word formation
  • Token system for game access
  • No ads or in-game rewards
  • Correspondence-style games with turn timers
  • Play against computer bots
  • Elo rating system
  • English and Spanish language support
Features
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Word Zero is a crossword board game in the style of others you may have seen. Two players take turns placing tiles on a board to form words. Tiles have different point values, and some board spaces have bonuses (like double-word score), and so on. What makes this game different is the absence of ... annoyances. - Zero interruptions: We have no ads during game play. - Zero distractions: We don't have gems, rewards, stickers, or achievements. - Zero deception: We do offer computer players (Bots), but they never pretend to be real people. - Zero manipulation: We don't send you notifications nagging you to play a game. - Zero cheats: We don't have in-game assistance or power-ups. Instead, Word Zero has a simple model of requiring one "token" for each game you play. - Each new user gets a batch of free game tokens to start. More free tokens are provided periodically and as resources allow. - Users who want to play more often can purchase additional tokens through In-App Purchases. - Game tokens do not expire and can be used at whatever pace you like. Highlights: - Sign In With Apple - Games are "correspondence" style. Each player has up to 3 days for their turn, but it is considered good form to play as quickly as possible. If a player does not make a turn within that time period, a pass is automatically assumed and it becomes the other player's turn. If a player "auto-passes" twice in a row, and if their opponent makes a turn in between, the game is declared a forfeit and the opponent wins. Note that it is considered bad form to abandon a game. - Languages currently supported for game play include English and Spanish - For games in English, we use the NASPA Word List, which is the official word reference for SCRABBLE play in the United States and Canada. - Push notifications to let you know when it is your turn - Players who use this app are expected to play without outside assistance. Using dictionaries, word lists, or other helps during a game is considered cheating. All players are on the honor system. - An Elo rating system is used to give an approximate indication of the strength of each player. - Although the primary focus of Word Zero is to facilitate games between people, the ability to play against computer players ("Bots") is provided as well. The Bot-related features are intentionally kept separated from other areas of the app, so there can be no confusion about whether you are playing a Bot or a real person.

Screenshots

Quina4 screens
Word Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quina at 5.0 against Word Zero's 4.5. Quina also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Word Zero's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quina asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quina holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Zero has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quina ships an update weekly, Word Zero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quina versus Word Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuinaWord Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB64 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJosh CollinsworthSourceGear

Customer experience

Quina

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Word Zero

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Quina

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Zero

One-time1
  • 50 Game Tokens2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is Quina free?
Quina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Zero free?
Word Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quina or Word Zero?
Quina is rated higher. Quina averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Word Zero averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Quina or Word Zero have ads?
Neither Quina nor Word Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quina or Word Zero?
Quina ships an update weekly, and Word Zero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Quina was updated on October 1, 2026 and Word Zero on October 16, 2026.

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