# That Word vs Scroodles

The clearest difference is monetization model: That Word at free against Scroodles's free with in-app purchases. Scroodles's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 8) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. That Word sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scroodles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for That Word against 4.5 for Scroodles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroodles has 173 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of That Word's written reviews are positive against 73% of Scroodles's.

That Word ships an update monthly, Scroodles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | That Word | Scroodles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-word/id324897115/reviews)** | [4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroodles/id912236766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reaction Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897118) | [Mad Sally Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/912236769) |

## What reviewers say

### That Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-word/id324897115)

This is a casual word-finding game where you spell words from six random letters. Find a six-letter word to advance to the next round and earn points. Track your progress with detailed statistics and view your top scores.

**Highlights:** Spell words from six random letters, Find six-letter words to advance, Dictionary lookup for word definitions, Pause and resume games, Track personal playing statistics, View top scores, External keyboard support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| That Word Plus | $1.99 | one-time |


### Scroodles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroodles/id912236766)

Engage in a unique word game where you form words from letter tiles to battle whimsical drawings. Each level presents new challenges and strategic gameplay with special characters and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Form words from eight random letter tiles, Battle animated Scroodle characters, Utilize Scroodle stats and 'Word Spells', Discover random power-ups, Navigate varied game board layouts, Compete with friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oodles of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Player Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sally's College Fund | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun game
- 👍 Cute graphics and characters
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Questionable dictionary, rejecting common words
- ⏱️ Timed gameplay can be stressful
- 🔋 Limited lives/energy system
- 💰 Monetization through in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Facebook login issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to play without time limits
- Improved dictionary and word recognition
- Ability to earn more in-game currency without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is That Word free?

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

### Is Scroodles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, That Word or Scroodles?

That Word is rated higher. That Word averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Scroodles averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

### Do That Word or Scroodles have ads?

Neither That Word nor Scroodles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, That Word or Scroodles?

That Word ships an update monthly, and Scroodles every 3 weeks. Most recently, That Word was updated on June 10, 2026 and Scroodles on September 21, 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.*