# Word Colors vs ­Yatzy

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 (#134 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

­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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Colors | ­Yatzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-colors/id453373173/reviews) | **[4.9 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yatzy/id6477965248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **964** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flip Flop AppWare, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/997519963) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-colors/id453373173)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3250 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7750 Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Tokens | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique color-matching strategy mechanic
- 👥 Friendly global community of players
- ⚡ Quick turn-based gameplay with minimal wait times
- 🏆 Comprehensive stats and profile tracking
- 💬 Built-in chat features for player interaction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📚 Overly permissive dictionary with non-words
- 🐛 App hasn't been updated in 2 years
- ❌ Cannot create account in current version
- 🚫 No ability to block unwanted game requests from players
- 🚫 No option to decline random game invitations

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ­Yatzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yatzy/id6477965248)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*