# Mr Word vs Two Birds

The clearest difference is rating: Two Birds at 4.8 against Mr Word's 3.8. Two Birds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 65%). Mr Word's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Word sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per year and Two Birds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Two Birds holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Two Birds has 1.1K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Mr Word's written reviews are positive against 84% of Two Birds's.

Mr Word ships an update every 2 months, Two Birds every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Word | Two Birds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-word/id445415546/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-birds/id642430555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Truncated Tales Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/357427122) | [Raketspel](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-word/id445415546)

Engage in a word game with a dynamic AI opponent that offers commentary and challenges. Play solo against a witty AI or with a friend, with features like an improved dictionary and high score tracking.

**Highlights:** AI opponent with personality, 1 and 2 player modes, Improved dictionary with Oxford English Dictionary support, High score table, Spellcheck functionality, Word definitions lookup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Zero Ads | $0.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun game
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🕰️ Good time-passer
- 🎨 Nice graphics and design
- 🤖 Amusing computer opponent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited dictionary
- 🤖 Computer opponent uses questionable words
- 🧮 Inconsistent scoring and point calculations
- 🔢 Accepts proper nouns and abbreviations
- 🔇 Voice/audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Incorrect word rejections and point calculations
- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent behavior between device versions

**Requested features**

- Allow user-defined dictionaries
- Add a high score/leaderboard feature
- Implement a letter recall/undo button
- Add a preview of word scores before submitting
- Improve the rotation/orientation support


### Two Birds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-birds/id642430555)

Engage in a competitive word game where players take turns removing letters from a board to form words. Strategize to release birds for bonus points and climb the league rankings. Enjoy friendly matches with friends or tackle daily single-player puzzles.

**Highlights:** Turn-based word formation, Letter removal from board, Bonus points for releasing birds, League competition, Play and chat with friends, Daily single-player puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium+Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nice Feathers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 % more Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Beak | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sunglasses | $8.99 | one-time |
| Necklace | $13.99 | one-time |
| The Crown | $18.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750 Hints | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🌐 Ability to play in multiple languages
- 🏆 Competitive league feature
- ⏱️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive ads and constant upgrade prompts
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition
- 🤷‍♂️ Unfair league mechanics
- 🔇 Chat feature not working

**Reported bugs**

- Game randomly closing on launch
- Incorrect scoring and leaderboard issues
- Inability to delete the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to shuffle letters
- More detailed game statistics
- Improved word suggestions
- Customizable game settings
- Reward system for league winners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Word free?

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

### Is Two Birds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mr Word or Two Birds?

Two Birds is rated higher. Mr Word averages 3.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Two Birds averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Mr Word or Two Birds have ads?

Mr Word shows ads; Two Birds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Word or Two Birds?

Mr Word ships an update every 2 months, and Two Birds every 4 months. Most recently, Mr Word was updated on October 23, 2026 and Two Birds on October 26, 2026.

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