# Sootly vs Dead Letters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sootly at free against Dead Letters's free with in-app purchases. Sootly also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 6). Dead Letters's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sootly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Letters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Letters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sootly ships an update every 2 weeks, Dead Letters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sootly | Dead Letters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sootly/id1644594504/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-letters/id6449654469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isaac Lyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644594506) | [Lobo Concepts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058513180) |

## 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 |


### Dead Letters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-letters/id6449654469)

Engage your mind with a unique word puzzle game set in a vibrant synth-wave world. Uncover hidden 4-letter words from 8-letter puzzles, utilizing power-ups and daily challenges. Immerse yourself in retro visuals and an electrifying soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Synth-wave electronic theme, Mind-teasing word puzzles, Power-ups for assistance, Daily challenges, Synth-wave soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sootly free?

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

### Is Dead Letters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sootly or Dead Letters?

Dead Letters is rated higher. Sootly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Dead Letters averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sootly or Dead Letters have ads?

Neither Sootly nor Dead Letters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sootly or Dead Letters?

Sootly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dead Letters every 4 days. Most recently, Sootly was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dead Letters on October 17, 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.*