Comparison

Word Colors vs ­Yatzy

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

Head to head
About

Word Colors

A competitive word game where players form words and match colors to multiply scores. Challenge friends, track statistics, and chat in a dynamic, ad-free environment. Engage with a community of players on the Word Colors Wall.

Highlights
  • Form words and match colors
  • Score multiplication based on color streaks
  • Play against friends or random opponents
  • In-game chat and push notifications
  • Detailed game statistics and rankings
  • Player profiles with status and pictures
  • Community wall for finding games and opponents
Features
Currently charting
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Word Colors is a new type of word game that allows you to form words, match colors, and multiply your scores. Play against your friends, chat, view statistics, and see how you rank against the people you play the most! SCORE BIG! • Matching colors multiplies your score! Form a word with 3 green tiles in a row and get 3 times the points for those tiles. Match 4 in a row and get 4 times the points, etc. Take advantage of “Super Color” and “Wild Color” to change the colors of your tiles. Also, land on "Plus" slots to increase the value of your tiles! PLAY WITH ANYONE! • Create a game with your friends, or play with a random opponent. It’s easy to create a game! Just enter your friend’s username, enter your friend’s email address, select from your friend’s list, or play a 'pass and play' game. FRIENDS LIST! • A friends list is automatically generated for you. Once you’ve played a game with someone, they are in your friends list. From your friends list you can create games, view statistics, chat, view profile info and more. GAME STATISTICS! • You can check out your own game stats or your opponent’s. See how you rank against your friends and view total game wins, losses, ties, resigns, declines, best word score, best turn score, best game score, average word score, average game score, average turn score, and more. CHAT AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS! • You can send messages anytime to your friends, whether it’s within a current game, one that's finished or from your friend's profile. Also, receive push notifications to let you know when it's your turn or when someone wins. Cool! PROFILE, PICTURE AND STATUS! • Upload a picture to personalize your profile. Share your current status, whether you’re gloating over your victories, or simply calling out to others that you’re ready to play a game! CONNECT WITH PLAYERS ON THE WALL! • The Word Colors Wall is where to be if you’re looking for a game, or a new opponent to challenge. Join in the conversation of current posts or start a new one. You can also "like" any post to show your support. Check out potential opponents by viewing their profile and statistics! AD-FREE! • Enjoy lots of cool and addictive features without the clutter of advertisements! -- Join the fierce and exciting competition today! Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WordColors Follow Us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WordColorsGame Follow US on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wordcolors/ Support: support@flipflopgaming.com

About

­Yatzy

Experience the classic dice game with a pure, straightforward approach. Roll dice, strategize combinations, and aim for the highest score across 13 rounds. Perfect for those seeking uncomplicated fun without in-app purchases or distractions.

Highlights
  • Classic Yatzy gameplay
  • Simple and easy to understand
  • No in-app purchases
  • No leaderboards or in-game currency
  • No loading screens
  • Strategic dice rolling
Features
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Welcome to Yatzy by Staple Games, the simple and straight-to-the-point dice game from Staple Games. We believe games should be easy to understand and fun to play. That's why our Yatzy is just like the classic game you love, but without any extra stuff you don't need. There are no in-app purchases, no leaderboards, no in-game currencies, and no loading screens. Just Yatzy, pure and simple. In Yatzy, you roll five dice up to three times on your turn to make different combinations for points. You can keep some dice and re-roll others to get the combinations you need. The game is about planning and luck. There are 13 rounds, and in each round, you choose which score box to fill in based on your dice roll. The goal is to score the most points by filling in the right boxes with high scores. If you're tired of games that ask for more than just fun, or if you've never played Yatzy and want a simple place to start, try our game. Staple Games' Yatzy is here to bring you back to the joy of playing games for fun. Let's roll the dice and enjoy the game together.

Screenshots

Word Colors4 screens
­Yatzy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ­Yatzy at Free against Word Colors's $3.99. ­Yatzy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (964 vs 13). Word Colors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence and device support 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

­Yatzy is free to download; Word Colors costs $3.99 up front. Word Colors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ­Yatzy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Word Colors against 4.9 for ­Yatzy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ­Yatzy has 964 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Word Colors's written reviews are positive against 82% of ­Yatzy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Word Colors versus ­Yatzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Colors­Yatzy
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)4.9 (964 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13964 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlip Flop AppWare, LLCStaple Games

Customer experience

Word Colors

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%

­Yatzy

All ratings964 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

Word Colors

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Account creation not functioning
  • App crashes or won't open for some users
  • Screen display too large - entire board not visible
  • Missing top rows on certain devices
  • Emoji display issues on iOS5
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  • Game starts with declined random players
  • Scoring system inconsistencies
  • Tile distribution imbalances

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to block players or decline game requests
  • Standard dictionary (ENABLE/SOWPODS) instead of YAWL
  • Sound on/off toggle in settings
  • Score preview before word submission
  • Facebook integration for playing with friends
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  • Word validity indicator while placing tiles
  • Player statistics and leaderboard tracking
  • Ignore/mute feature for chat wall
  • Better display of word and point values on full boards
  • Improved chat text input (remove accidental close button)

­Yatzy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Word Colors

One-time5
  • 1000 Tokens$0.99
  • 3250 Tokens$2.99
  • 5500 Tokens$4.99
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  • 7750 Tokens$6.99
  • 10000 Tokens$8.99
None

­Yatzy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Colors free?
Word Colors costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ­Yatzy free?
­Yatzy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Colors or ­Yatzy?
­Yatzy is rated higher. Word Colors averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ­Yatzy averages 4.9 from 964 ratings.
Do Word Colors or ­Yatzy have ads?
­Yatzy shows ads; Word Colors does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Colors or ­Yatzy?
Word Colors ships an update every 3 months, and ­Yatzy every 3 months. Most recently, Word Colors was updated on November 10, 2026 and ­Yatzy on November 11, 2026.

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