Comparison

Word Crush vs Tile Match 3 Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Word Crush

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
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Unlock a new language as you crush, smash, combo, switch, and match candies and other sweet treats! Use your super special combo sweets to blast your way to new levels as you take a new kind of sweet puzzle adventure: learning! The more points you win the more words you unlock and learn! With more than a hundred levels, an in-app dictionary, and no-pressure reviews, you'll be learning a new language in no time! Inspired by the Candy Crush Saga series, a now mythic puzzle game loved by millions of players around the world. The current version of Word Crush - Languages teaches you some of the most important Cherokee prefixes necessary for speaking the language. Learning a new language doesn't have to be a chore, it can be fun and effective. This is why with Word Crush - Languages you focus on the minimum number of words or word parts that you need to learn to start making thousands of words in a new language! For the Cherokee game, the numbers that look like exponents indicate short and long syllables, so 11 is a long level 1 tone, 2 is a short level 2 tone etc. Remember that you can check your dictionary at any time to review the words you have learned, including when you must ace a little quiz! Word Crush - Languages is a new language learning game created by Harvard University researcher and founder of Seeing Hope inc.---a nonprofit organization that leverages technology to address indigenous language loss worldwide. Very special thanks, acknowledgement and credit is due to Professor J.W. Webster, who is a Cherokee Master Speaker and one of the most gifted linguistic and cultural thinkers of his generation. He is an expert in language revitalization and the reconstruction of dormant cultural systems. He provided us with the prefix charts which inform the Cherokee vocabulary that you will see in the game. Any errors that may persist are ours, not his! May indigenous languages, cultures, and the peoples who make them flourish now and always. Happy learning!

About

Tile Match 3 Puzzle

Features
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Dive into the calming and captivating world of Tile Match: Mahjong! If you love tile-matching games, you'll be enchanted by this innovative twist on the classic Mahjong puzzle. Perfect for relaxation and mental stimulation, Tile Match: Mahjong offers a unique and refreshing experience that will keep you coming back for more. In Tile Match: Mahjong, your goal is to match three identical tiles to clear the board and progress through hundreds of beautifully crafted levels. With increasing difficulty, each level challenges your mind and hones your puzzle-solving skills. Whether you're seeking a moment of peace or a mental workout, this game has it all. FEATURES: - Simple & Fun Mechanics: Enjoy the intuitive tile-matching gameplay that’s easy to learn and hard to master. - Hundreds of Levels: Solve a wide variety of puzzles with increasing complexity. - Daily Challenges: Engage with new puzzles every day to keep your skills sharp and earn special rewards. - Beautiful Sceneries: Immerse yourself in stunning backgrounds and themes as you progress through the game. - Relaxing Gameplay: No time limits allow you to play at your own pace and enjoy the experience. - Offline Mode: Play anytime, anywhere without needing an internet connection. - Decorate Your Zen Space: Unlock and personalize your own relaxing room with unique decorations. - Collect & Care for Plants: Complete daily challenges to nurture your very own virtual house plant. - Join the Community: Connect with other players, share tips, and compete in tournaments. Tile Match: Mahjong is the perfect game to relax, unwind, and keep your brain engaged. Whether you’re a fan of Mahjong, Match-3, or other puzzle games, you’ll love the blend of relaxation and challenge this game provides. Download now and start your journey to becoming a tile-matching master!

Screenshots

Word Crush4 screens
Tile Match 3 Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Word Crush at none against Tile Match 3 Puzzle's shown. Tile Match 3 Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match 3 Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Crush ships an update every 3 months, Tile Match 3 Puzzle every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Word Crush versus Tile Match 3 Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord CrushTile Match 3 Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas L BelmoreSerhii Hryn

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Word Crush

One-time6
  • Best Pack$2.99
  • 42 coins$4.99
  • 88 coins$9.99
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  • 276 coins$29.99
  • 480 coins$49.99
  • 999 coins$99.99
6 purchases

Tile Match 3 Puzzle

One-time6
  • 150 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 450 Gold Coins$1.99
  • 1000 Gold Coins$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Power Ups$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Word Crush free?
Word Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Match 3 Puzzle free?
Tile Match 3 Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Crush or Tile Match 3 Puzzle have ads?
Tile Match 3 Puzzle shows ads; Word Crush does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Crush or Tile Match 3 Puzzle?
Word Crush ships an update every 3 months, and Tile Match 3 Puzzle every 4 days. Most recently, Word Crush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tile Match 3 Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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