# Sootly vs WORDLACE

The clearest difference is ads: Sootly at none against WORDLACE's shown. Sootly also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). WORDLACE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sootly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and WORDLACE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WORDLACE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sootly | WORDLACE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sootly/id1644594504/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlace/id6446506492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Isaac Lyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644594506) | [New York Shows Off, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655443747) |

## What reviewers say

### Sootly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sootly/id1644594504)

Engage your mind with a daily logic and word puzzle. Discover the correct six-letter word by combining clues and improving your guesses before you run out of tries. Challenge friends and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily logic and word puzzles, Six-letter word guessing, Clue-based gameplay, Social leaderboards, Custom puzzle creation, Performance tracking, Dark and grayscale modes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feedback - No Reply Needed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feedback - Reply by Email | $19.99 | one-time |
| Feedback - Public Reply | $59.99 | one-time |


### WORDLACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlace/id6446506492)

A unique word puzzle game where you can freely arrange letters to form words within a 24-hour time limit. Compete against yourself, friends, or the global community in this stress-free, strategic challenge.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop letter placement, No time limits on moves, Daily global challenges, Solo and social play modes, Competitive leaderboards, Adjustable difficulty

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sootly free?

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

### Is WORDLACE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sootly or WORDLACE?

WORDLACE is rated higher. Sootly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while WORDLACE averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Sootly or WORDLACE have ads?

WORDLACE shows ads; Sootly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sootly or WORDLACE?

Sootly ships an update every 2 weeks, and WORDLACE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sootly was updated on October 21, 2026 and WORDLACE on October 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.*