Words By Post vs WordOn HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Words By Post
Engage in classic word games with friends or strangers. This app matches you with opponents of similar skill levels and tracks your progress with an Elo rating system. Enjoy simultaneous games, in-game chat, and local play options.
- Skill level tracking
- Opponent matching
- Tap words for definitions
- Head-to-head stats
- In-game chat
- Local hand-off games
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Play this classic word game with real people! Challenge your friends to friendly games or play ranked matches against random opponents of similar skill levels. Words By Post keeps track of your skill level so that you are always paired with a worthy opponent. Play as many simultaneous games as you want! Automatic push notifications will let you know when you have moves waiting! Improve your ranking by playing ranked games against comparable opponents. Skill ranking updates using the classic Elo rating system to adjust your rank when you win or lose. A leaderboard view shows you how you compare to the top players. Words By Post is perfect for players of all skill levels because your matched opponent's skill level will be adapted based on your own skill level. Create a local hand-off game and play your friend by passing the phone back and forth. When you make your move, your opponents tiles will not be visible until they reveal them. Features: --------- -Tracks your skill level over time -Matches you with similar skilled opponents -Tap words to see their definitions -Head to head stats -In-game chat message board -In-game move histories for easy review -Ratings leaderboard -Local hand-off games can be played offline
WordOn HD
Engage in a uniquely strategic word game where you share letters with opponents. Sharpen your vocabulary, compete in tournaments, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enjoy daily challenges and connect with friends for fun, competitive play.
- Unique letter-sharing gameplay
- Connect with friends or similar skill players
- Earn coins and stars for unlocks
- Tournament matches with special prizes
- Solo challenges for skill improvement
- Daily word puzzles
- In-game chat and statistics
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WordOn is a pleasantly addictive word game to take with you wherever you are. Enjoy in small bursts or take your time to find the best possible words. The unique twist is found in having to give away one or two letters for your opponents to use. Will they be able to use them and get a bonus, or did you just strategically win the game..? - ENJOY access to game play right after installation to see what it's all about - CONNECT with players of similar skill or enjoy with your friends - WIN coins and stars to unlock special features - TOURNAMENT matches offer new play modes and special prizes - SOLO CHALLENGES to sharpen your skills even further - WORD OF THE DAY offers a fresh daily puzzle - CHAT with friends and brag about your rewards - IMPROVE after seeing statistics after every game to show your progress - CONTINUE your games on your phone and tablet More about WordOn: https://www.wordonhd.com - https://facebook.com/WordOnHD - https://twitter.com/WordOnHD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Words By Post at none against WordOn HD's 11. Words By Post also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). WordOn HD's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (592 vs 176). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. WordOn HD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Words By Post asks for nothing beyond the download.
WordOn HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 592 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Words By Post's written reviews are positive against 71% of WordOn HD's.
Words By Post ships an update every 4 months, WordOn HD every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Words By Post | WordOn HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (176 ratings) | 4.5 (592 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 176 | 592 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Games By Post LLC | Huckleberry BV |
Customer experience
Words By Post
WordOn HD
User reviews
Words By Post
From 176 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Great competitive side
- 👍 Reliable and not buggy
- 👍 Straightforward game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Outdated dictionary
- 🐛 Inconsistent word acceptance
- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of moderation/blocking options
WordOn HD
From 592 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🌍 Ability to play with people worldwide
- 🧠 Keeps your mind active
- 💬 Chat feature to interact with opponents
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads/ads are intrusive
- 🕰️ Long wait times for opponents
- 🤯 Frustrating when getting poor letter combinations
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
Bugs and requests
Words By Post
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to sign in or create account
- Swap tiles function not working
- Games not expiring, leading to inactive games
- Inconsistent letter distribution
Requested features
7 requests- Option to disable chat
- Ability to check word validity before submitting
- Highlight last word played
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Paid ad-free version
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- Improved dictionary and word acceptance
- Faster game refresh and notifications
WordOn HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Games randomly resigning/disappearing
- Issues with login and account management
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add a time limit for turns
- Improve the dictionary to recognize more words
- Allow users to customize their tiles/board
- Add a single-player mode
In-app purchases
Words By Post
No in-app purchases
WordOn HD
- Bunch of Coins$1.99
- 30 Stars$1.99
- Flower Power$1.99
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- Ad-free game$2.99
- Bundle of Coins$4.99
- Coin Booster$4.99
- 80 Stars$4.99
- Loads of Coins$11.99
- 250 Stars$11.99
- Huge pile of Coins$24.99
- 550 Stars$24.99
