# Mr Word vs Wordtornado

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Word | Wordtornado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-word/id445415546/reviews) | **[4.7 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtornado/id680511118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Truncated Tales Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/357427122) | [GamePoint B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495632941) |

## 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


### Wordtornado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtornado/id680511118)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of 174 GamePoint Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Spin! | $1.79 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| package of 527 GamePoint Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| package of 1075 GamePoint Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| Diamond Spin! | $7.99 | one-time |
| package of 1956 GamePoint Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| package of 2934 GamePoint Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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