Comparison

Downspell vs Longdle

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

Head to head
About

Downspell

A fast-paced arcade word game where players catch falling letters to form words. Navigate through levels, collect coins, and avoid obstacles to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • 30 levels
  • Freestyle mode
  • Coin collection
  • Bonus points
  • Obstacle avoidance
Features
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Letters are falling from the sky, falling faster and faster... can you catch them all and make words? With 30 levels of arcade action plus a Freestyle mode, Downspell is a word game unlike any other. Collect coins, rack up bonus points, avoid obstacles and hazards, and compete to earn the highest score possible!

About

Longdle

Features
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Longdle: A Challenging Word Guessing Game Longdle is an exciting word puzzle game that combines the thrill of guessing with the satisfaction of solving longer words. In Longdle, you have six attempts to crack the mystery word. The word can be anywhere from a concise 3-letter gem to an impressive 10-letter masterpiece (and even up to 14 letters if you're playing on an iPad). Here's how it works: * Color-Coded Tiles: - When you guess a letter correctly and it's in the right position, the tile turns green. - If the letter is part of the word but in the wrong position, the tile turns yellow. - For incorrect letters, the tile appears dark gray. * Additional Clues: - Encoded Numbers: Beneath each box, you'll find encoded numbers. Matching numbers indicate the same letter. - Vowel Marker: Look out for the vowel marker – it tells you which box should contain a vowel (a, e, i, o, or u). - Combo Picks: You can input 2 or 3 letters as a group – a handy feature for strategic guessing. - Pre-Filled Letters: Some letters are already provided to give you a head start. - Lowercase Letters: We've used lowercase letters for readability. Get ready to unravel words, decode clues, and immerse yourself in the Longdle challenge. Can you crack the code? Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Downspell4 screens
Longdle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Downspell and Longdle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Downspell sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Longdle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downspell ships an update fortnightly, Longdle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Downspell versus Longdle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownspellLongdle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJustin ShecklerTiger Ng

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Downspell

One-time10
  • Pack of 20 coins$0.99
  • Pack of 50 coins$1.99
  • Pack of 400 coins$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Chapter II$3.99
  • Chapter IV$3.99
  • Chapter III$3.99
  • Chapter V$3.99
  • Pack of 1,000 coins$3.99
  • Pack of 2,000 coins$6.99
  • All Chapters$11.99
1 purchases

Longdle

One-time1
  • Longdle$2.99

Questions

Is Downspell free?
Downspell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Longdle free?
Longdle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Downspell or Longdle have ads?
Neither Downspell nor Longdle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Downspell or Longdle?
Downspell ships an update fortnightly, and Longdle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Downspell was updated on November 3, 2026 and Longdle on November 4, 2026.

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