# Pow vs WordHub

The clearest difference is rating: Pow at 4.5 against WordHub's 3.4. Pow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). WordHub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WordHub sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Pow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 99 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Pow's written reviews are positive against 49% of WordHub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pow ships an update every 2 months, WordHub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pow | WordHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816/reviews)** | [3.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334428561) | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) |

## What reviewers say

### Pow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816)

Challenge yourself to form words from jumbled letters. Compete globally on leaderboards and improve your vocabulary with multiple dictionary options and difficulty modes. Enjoy an addictive word-building experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe or block-based letter selection, Form words from jumbled letters, 6, 7, or mixed letter difficulty, Choice of two dictionaries, Unlimited time mode option, Global leaderboards, Word meaning lookup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible configuration options
- 👍 Option to revert to previous layout
- 👍 Great brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 No ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New format is disappointing/terrible layout
- 👎 Harder to read and maneuver new format
- 👎 Game keeps banging on/won't fill words
- 👎 Score keeping bites the dust/all scores gone
- 👎 Hate pop-up ads

**Reported bugs**

- Word ring fills but won't fill words
- Score keeping issues/scores gone
- Letters don't fall back in order
- Some words not in dictionary
- Keyboard too slow in accepting letters

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to previous layout
- Back space button
- Repeat button
- Add 'a' at the end of the last word
- Button to put up previous word


### WordHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262)

Build words from letters in a wheel, finding the secret seven-letter word. Compete with friends or strangers, challenge yourself in single-player modes, and play in multiple languages. Earn coins for hints and upgrades, and expand your vocabulary with integrated dictionary features.

**Highlights:** Build words from letter wheel, Find secret 7-letter word, Single and multiplayer modes, Timed and untimed games, Play offline, Multiple languages, Unlock badges, Use hints

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Farlex Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase WordHub Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| 170 Farlex Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650 Farlex Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 📚 Educational and vocabulary building
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Innovative game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay-to-play model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Glitches and bugs
- 😠 Poor user experience
- 💰 Greedy monetization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during gameplay
- Internet connection issues reported falsely
- Login button not working
- App won't open after a few days
- Paid version not working across devices

**Requested features**

- Shuffle letters button
- Eraser for words
- End game button
- Adjustable play time
- Landscape orientation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pow free?

Pow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WordHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pow or WordHub?

Pow is rated higher. Pow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while WordHub averages 3.4 from 99 ratings.

### Do Pow or WordHub have ads?

Pow shows ads; WordHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pow or WordHub?

Pow ships an update every 2 months, and WordHub fortnightly. Most recently, Pow was updated on October 27, 2026 and WordHub on October 29, 2026.

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