# Blocked In Words vs Word Crush

The clearest difference is ads: Word Crush at none against Blocked In Words's shown. Word Crush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Blocked In Words's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocked In Words sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Word Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Crush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocked In Words has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blocked In Words ships an update every 3 days, Word Crush every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocked In Words | Word Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked-in-words/id1658214033/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-crush-languages/id1663103729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 312 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOUR GREEN PLUMS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658214035) | [Nicholas L Belmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663103731) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocked In Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked-in-words/id1658214033)

This game blends crossword puzzles with sliding block mechanics. Slide letter blocks to form valid words horizontally and vertically, with stationary blocks offering starting points. Enjoy over 500 puzzles with no timers or move limits, set against beautiful evolving landscapes.

**Highlights:** Sliding letter block mechanics, Crossword puzzle integration, Over 500 puzzles, No timers or move limits, Built-in dictionary, Evolving landscape backgrounds, Hint and solve features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |


### Word Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-crush-languages/id1663103729)

Learn a new language through a fun, match-3 puzzle adventure. Crush sweet treats to unlock words and progress through levels. This game focuses on essential word parts to help you build thousands of new words quickly and effectively.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Language learning focus, Unlock words and levels, In-app dictionary, Cherokee language prefixes, Over 100 levels

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 42 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 88 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 276  coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 480 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 999 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocked In Words free?

Blocked In Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Crush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blocked In Words or Word Crush?

Word Crush is rated higher. Blocked In Words averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Word Crush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blocked In Words or Word Crush have ads?

Blocked In Words shows ads; Word Crush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blocked In Words or Word Crush?

Blocked In Words ships an update every 3 days, and Word Crush every 2 months. Most recently, Blocked In Words was updated on June 5, 2026 and Word Crush on September 19, 2026.

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