# Spin Spell vs Word Search Ultimate

The clearest difference is price: Word Search Ultimate at Free against Spin Spell's $0.99. Word Search Ultimate also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Spin Spell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Word Search Ultimate is free to download; Spin Spell costs $0.99 up front. Word Search Ultimate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Spin Spell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spin Spell against 4.5 for Word Search Ultimate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search Ultimate has 3.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Spin Spell's written reviews are positive against 78% of Word Search Ultimate's.

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, Word Search Ultimate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Spell | Word Search Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate/id643964085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vermont Digital Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100) | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a 3D physics-based labyrinth game to practice spelling. Roll a ball through mazes, collect letters in order to form words, and earn points for speed and accuracy. Create custom spelling lists and design your own levels for endless fun.

**Highlights:** 3D physics-based labyrinth gameplay, Letter collection for word spelling, Customizable spelling lists, Level editor for maze creation, Points and achievements system, Adjustable ball roll speed

**In-app purchases:** none


### Word Search Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate/id643964085)

Create highly customizable word search puzzles with adjustable grid sizes, difficulty levels, and word lists. Play in 36 languages and track your high scores. Ideal for all ages and skill levels.

**Highlights:** Customizable grid size, Adjustable difficulty settings, Large word dictionaries, Play in 36 languages, High score tracking, Word definition lookup, Two word selection methods

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (no ads) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 📚 Extensive word lists
- 🎨 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads are too intrusive
- 🤥 Paid ad removal doesn't work
- 🤯 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔨 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Words not detected properly
- Saved progress not loading

**Requested features**

- Option to play without timer
- Improved word detection logic
- More language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Spell free?

Spin Spell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Word Search Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin Spell or Word Search Ultimate?

Spin Spell is rated higher. Spin Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Word Search Ultimate averages 4.5 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Spin Spell or Word Search Ultimate have ads?

Word Search Ultimate shows ads; Spin Spell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Spell or Word Search Ultimate?

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, and Word Search Ultimate every 5 months. Most recently, Spin Spell was updated on October 6, 2026 and Word Search Ultimate on October 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.*