# Pow vs GrabbyWord

Pow and GrabbyWord both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of GrabbyWord's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pow's. GrabbyWord also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Pow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrabbyWord sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pow against 4.6 for GrabbyWord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pow's written reviews are positive against 84% of GrabbyWord's.

Pow ships an update every 2 months, GrabbyWord monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pow | GrabbyWord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816/reviews) | **[4.6 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabbyword/id862586824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334428561) | [EZOT, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/862586831) |

## 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


### GrabbyWord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabbyword/id862586824)

A dynamic word game where players create words on a board to score points. Opponents can steal letters to boost their scores, and players can steal them back. Offers various game modes, challenges, and social features.

**Highlights:** Create words on a game board, Steal opponent's letters, Play against friends or random opponents, Events and tournaments, Power-ups and bonus spaces, Leaderboards and statistics, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99 box of tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 box of tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| GrabbyWord Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 box of tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 box of tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 box of tokens | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenges
- 👍 Great word game
- 👍 Keeps brain active
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Excellent strategy game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing/lagging on iOS and OSX
- 🐛 Ads cannot be deleted
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔋 Ads too frequent and annoying
- 🔒 Cheaters using invalid words

**Reported bugs**

- Games disappearing
- Inconsistent word acceptance

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Word definitions and lookup
- Opponent stats and ranking visibility
- Landscape mode
- Improved notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pow free?

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

### Is GrabbyWord free?

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

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

GrabbyWord is rated higher. Pow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while GrabbyWord averages 4.6 from 106 ratings.

### Do Pow or GrabbyWord have ads?

Both Pow and GrabbyWord show ads.

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

Pow ships an update every 2 months, and GrabbyWord monthly. Most recently, Pow was updated on November 1, 2026 and GrabbyWord on November 6, 2026.

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