Comparison

Nouns Hunt vs Sweave

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

Head to head
About

Nouns Hunt

This game challenges players to find words that fit specific categories and start with a given letter, all against a ticking clock. Compete with friends globally or test your skills solo to climb leaderboards and become the Nouns Overlord.

Highlights
  • Singleplayer mode with global leaderboards
  • Local and international multiplayer
  • Over twenty-five customizable categories
  • Race against time
  • Unlock power-ups
  • Compete for Nouns Overlord title
Features
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Re-live the popular childhood game of 'Name, Animal, Place & Thing' or 'Scattergories', with new exciting features. Get ready to unleash your inner word wizard in Nouns Hunt. Challenge friends and family locally or internationally, typing words that match given letters and categories in a race against time. It’s laughter, strategy, and brain-teasing fun all rolled into one! Singleplayer: Think you’re fast? Test your word skills in this heart-pounding mode and climb the global leaderboards with record-breaking scores! Multiplayer: Play public or private modes with friends/family anywhere in the world, or compete online to claim the coveted price of Nouns Overlord! Nouns Hunt currently has over twenty-five categories, but we're constantly listening to our community and updating. Follow us to keep up with the action and drop some suggestions for categories you want to see. Instagram: @nounshunt Twitter: @nouns_hunt Tiktok: @nouns_hunt Nouns Hunt is free to play, and contains in-app purchases for additional features, or when you run out of power ups. Whether you’re a casual player or a word ninja, Nouns Hunt delivers non-stop entertainment for everyone! Don’t wait, download Nouns Hunt now and dive into the ultimate word-hunting frenzy! Will you be the Nouns Overlord?

About

Sweave

Engage in a hyper-casual game featuring a weaving ball that dodges obstacles inspired by African patterns and symbols. Defeat bosses, customize your experience with unique skins and patterns, and track your progress. Play for free with optional in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • African pattern-inspired gameplay
  • Dodge intricate obstacles
  • Battle 12+ bosses
  • Unlock 10+ skins
  • Customize with 20+ patterns
  • Cloud saving
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Dive into the World of Sweave: Where African Patterns Meet Pulse-Pounding Action! Sweave is a hyper-casual game inspired by the rich tapestry of African patterns and weaves. Control a weaving ball in a mesmerizing to-and-fro motion, just like a shuttle on a loom. Your mission? Dodge intricate obstacles based on African symbols like Adinkra and more. Face 12+ Mighty Bosses: Test your skills against powerful foes. Customize Your Experience: Unlock 10+ unique skins and 20+ wild pattern designs that’ll keep you on the edge. Play for Free: Enjoy the game at no cost, with optional in-app purchases for power-ups and skins. Seamless Cloud Saving: Continue your adventure across multiple devices without missing a beat. Track Your Progress: Detailed stats let you delve deeper into the cultural richness of the symbols you encounter. Embark on a journey that’s both thrilling and culturally enriching. Are you ready to weave your destiny in Sweave?

Screenshots

Nouns Hunt4 screens
Sweave4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nouns Hunt and Sweave both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sweave's written reviews are positive against 78% of Nouns Hunt's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Nouns Hunt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sweave sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Nouns Hunt against 5.0 for Sweave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Nouns Hunt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sweave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nouns Hunt versus Sweave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNouns HuntSweave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDash Studios Inc.Leti Games

Customer experience

Nouns Hunt

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Sweave

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nouns Hunt

One-time4
  • Spare Pencils$1.99
  • Pack of Pencils$4.99
  • Carton of Pencils$14.99
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  • Spare Pencils$29.99
10 purchases

Sweave

One-time10
  • Gems small$0.99
  • Plant 1 tree$1.99
  • Save the Planet$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Season Pass$1.99
  • Spirit Points Big$1.99
  • Gems Small$1.99
  • Plant 2 trees$3.99
  • Sweaver Pack$3.99
  • Masters Pack$4.99
  • Loom Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Nouns Hunt free?
Nouns Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sweave free?
Sweave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nouns Hunt or Sweave?
Sweave is rated higher. Nouns Hunt averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Sweave averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Nouns Hunt or Sweave have ads?
Both Nouns Hunt and Sweave show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nouns Hunt or Sweave?
Nouns Hunt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sweave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nouns Hunt was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sweave on November 3, 2026.

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