Word 2 Word vs Empty.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word 2 Word
A word puzzle game where you transform one word into another by changing one letter at a time. It features 50 puzzles across three difficulty levels and can be played one-handed.
- Word transformation puzzles
- Change one letter at a time
- 50 puzzles
- Three difficulty levels
- One-handed play
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After more than a decade, the original WORD 2 WORD IS BACK to reclaim the word ladder puzzle game crown! Turn one word into another, one letter at a time. Get from CAT to DOG by changing, adding, or removing a single letter per move. For those that remember the original, WORD 2 WORD is even better than ever: • WORD 2 DAY: New word ladder puzzles served up fresh • WORD 2 GUESS: The popular word-guessing game is back with a twist: Your word to guess may be between 3 to 5 letters • WORD 2 SCORE: Three rounds to spell 3 words – score high enough to beat the puzzle! • MORE THAN 400 PUZZLES AVAILABLE: Themed categories from Animals and Weather & Nature to Movies, Myths & Legends, and Video Games. Each with easy, normal, and hard ladders. • EARN WORD 2 WORD TROPHIES: Finish a puzzle for an outline trophy. Match or beat par for the solid one. Replay any puzzle to improve your best score. Earn trophies to unlock new puzzle categories. • A TACTILE LETTER WHEEL: A new letter-selection interface, with the ability to insert and remove a letter. • PLUS EXTRAS: • A fun fact, bit of trivia, or groan-worthy joke after every word ladder • Keep several puzzles in progress and pick up where you left off • Category puzzles play without an internet connection • A clean, black-and-white newspaper look The game is free to try and doesn't have intrusive ads that block or delay gameplay. No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking. A single purchase unlocks the full game.
Empty.
A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.
- Unique room rotation puzzles
- One-touch controls
- No ads or paid content
- Accessible for all ages
- 25+ handcrafted levels
- Original soundtrack
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A relaxing puzzle game to unwind with. Each level teaches you to value simplicity in life. ‣ Unique puzzle mechanics — clear the room by rotating it! ‣ One-touch controls — play with one hand! ‣ No ads. No paid content. Supported by donations. ‣ Accessible for players of all ages. ‣ 25+ beautiful hand-crafted levels. ‣ Original soundtrack - a full length album. Learn the timeless concept — that less is more — that will contribute to your wellbeing in addition to simply joyfully passing time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Empty. at 93% against Word 2 Word's 20%. Empty. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Word 2 Word's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Word 2 Word sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Empty. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word 2 Word ships an update every 4 days, Empty. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word 2 Word | Empty. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 93.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nelson Taruc | Maksym Dzitsiuk |
Customer experience
Word 2 Word
Empty.
Bugs and requests
Word 2 Word
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Empty.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress
In-app purchases
Word 2 Word
- Word 2 Word Full Game Unlock$1.99
Empty.
No in-app purchases









