Comparison

Mr Word vs Wordtornado

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mr Word

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
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Mr Word challenges you to a word game with added personality. Even more so, now that Mr Word talks back. This update sees the following enhancements: - Mr Word chats with you during 1 player game play, just like a real human opponent - Improved dictionary (uses the Oxford English Dictionary if installed) - High score table, plus keeps track of how many games each player has won - more consistent AI gameplay Choose 1 player or 2 player modes, and enter your name to begin. In 1 player mode, you are playing against Mr Word himself. Featuring Genuine People Personality, Mr Word will really give you a run for your money. Sometimes he will offer encouraging comments, other times he can be a little sarcastic - try not to let him put you off. Choose a difficulty level, Easy, Medium or Hard, then Mr Word will choose words that a real human would choose (his vocabulary increases in Hard level), and respond to your move in seconds - great for rapid fire play. Now even faster than before. If you make Mr Word think for longer than a few seconds, you are doing really well! Mr Word will even "spellcheck" your words as you lay them, so you know in advance whether the word you are playing is acceptable. New option: turn off spellcheck for more challenging word play. In 2 player mode, your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch becomes a high quality table top board game. Both users can examine and manipulate their letters simultaneously, and the board rotates to face you when it's your turn. Mr Word is minimalist and highly playable so you can rediscover the joy of word games. Also featuring the Define button - instantly brings up word definitions for all words played. High quality, Apple-supplied dictionary of over 100,000 words. Features definitions from the Oxford English Dictionary so you can learn new words and their meanings every time you play. Mr Word now offers Premium Subscription. Once subscribed, all advertising is removed from the app, allowing you to enjoy the classic word game with zero distractions. Mr Word Premium Subscription is an auto-renewing subscription, at a cost of $0.49 with a duration of 1 year (prices vary in other regions). Please click "remove ads" to purchase a subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings on your device after purchase. Please visit https://www.gileschanot.com/privacy-policy for our privacy policy. Please see the terms of service at https://www.gileschanot.com/terms. Please follow us on Twitter @truncatedtales for all the latest news.

About

Wordtornado

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer word game that sharpens your vocabulary and offers endless fun. Challenge friends or players worldwide in real-time matches, with opportunities to earn free coins and enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer word games
  • Vocabulary enhancement
  • Real-time matches
  • Free coin rewards
  • Eraser tile feature
  • Perks and achievements
  • In-game chat
Features
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Looking for a word game to boost your vocabulary and have fun doing so? Then look no futher than WordTornado! It's time to get your mobile dictionary out and to get ready to defy your friends for a word game, wherever you are, because you can now play the NEW WordTornado app on your phone or tablet! Test your word skills against fellow word game players from all over the world, It’s the free word game that will keep you glued to your phone wherever you are! Download WordTornado for free on your phone or tablet, so you can have endless amounts of fun anywhere, anytime. GamePoint WordTornado is the perfect fun game for: - Timeless classic fun and relaxation. - For family game nights - Challenging and playing against your friends - Playing on your own when you're bored, on the subway, or just up for an exciting game - Meeting new people! You can choose which Coin stake to play with. The higher the bet, the higher the reward, if you win of course. Play smart and you'll be the winner! Don't forget, we offer free Coins every few hours in WordTornado, so don't forget to claim them! More Coins means more free word games. GamePoint's unique WordTornado features include: - Huge free coin gift for new users. - Increasing daily coin gift so you'll be able to play every single day for FREE! - Compete with your own friends - Real time matches - Easy to learn, hard to master - Exciting chat capabilities: Chat in real time with your friends or get to know people from around the globe during a fun game of WordTornado. - Drew a useless tile? Use our Eraser feature to turn this tile into a blank tile and use it to your advantage! - Use Perks to enhance your skills - Gain higher combo's and unlock achievements Already registered on GamePoint.com? No need for a new registration: Log in with your existing info and we'll have all your data, including credit balance and buddy list, waiting for you! This game does not offer "real money gambling" or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at "real money gambling." Terms of Use: https://www.gamepoint.com/help/?path=7

Screenshots

Mr Word4 screens
Wordtornado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wordtornado at 4.7 against Mr Word's 3.8. Wordtornado also leads on ratings volume (251 vs 63). Mr Word's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mr Word sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per year and Wordtornado sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wordtornado holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 251 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Mr Word's written reviews are positive against 55% of Wordtornado's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mr Word versus Wordtornado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr WordWordtornado
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (63 ratings)4.7 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings63251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB199 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTruncated Tales LimitedGamePoint B.V.

Customer experience

Mr Word

All ratings62 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative21.1%

Wordtornado

All ratings250 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative38.3%

User reviews

Mr Word

From 63 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Wordtornado

From 251 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Best online Scrabble game
  • 👍 Play live, no waiting
  • 👍 Close to original Scrabble
  • 👍 Learned new words
  • 👍 Different board layouts add twists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and fails to load
  • 🐛 Lose connection mid-game
  • 🐛 Game freezes after opponent leaves
  • 🐛 Unplayable on iPad
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently

Bugs and requests

Mr Word

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Provide an ad-free paid version

Wordtornado

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Word Tornado not accessible without deleting/reinstalling app
  • Game fails to load
  • Lose connection mid-game
  • Game hangs when opponent leaves and 'kick' is clicked
  • UI elements obscure game board/letters
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  • Opponent's letters sometimes invisible
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Game disconnects with 'no internet' error
  • Game won't load on iPad
  • Cannot establish server connection
  • Game crashes constantly
  • App opens upside down on iPad
  • Game won't connect
  • Cannot buy coins
  • Letters get stuck together on rack
  • Opponent plays letters that are invisible on screen
  • Game crashes and boots user, losing game and coins

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow watching videos for paints
  • More bonuses for players with little
  • Match players with lower ratings
  • Fix bug where opponent leaves and game hangs
  • Clarify UI for chat, friends list, profiles
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  • Sanction players who quit games
  • Bring back the old format
  • Option to start games with two players on iPad

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mr Word

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Zero Ads$0.491 Year
16 purchases

Wordtornado

One-time16
  • package of 174 GamePoint Coins$0.99
  • Silver Spin!$1.79
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$1.99
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  • Package of GamePoint Coins$2.49
  • package of 527 GamePoint Coins$2.99
  • package of 1075 GamePoint Coins$4.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$4.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$5.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$6.49
  • Diamond Spin!$7.99
  • package of 1956 GamePoint Coins$9.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$10.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$11.99
  • package of 2934 GamePoint Coins$14.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$14.99
  • Package of GamePoint Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Mr Word free?
Mr Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wordtornado free?
Wordtornado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mr Word or Wordtornado?
Wordtornado is rated higher. Mr Word averages 3.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Wordtornado averages 4.7 from 251 ratings.
Do Mr Word or Wordtornado have ads?
Both Mr Word and Wordtornado show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mr Word or Wordtornado?
Mr Word ships an update every 2 months, and Wordtornado every 2 months. Most recently, Mr Word was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wordtornado on October 29, 2026.

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