# Wordly® vs Word Connect ¤

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Word Connect ¤ at 1.5M against Wordly®'s 6.1K. Word Connect ¤ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordly® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Word Connect ¤ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wordly® against 4.8 for Word Connect ¤. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Connect ¤ has 1.5M ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wordly®'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Word Connect ¤'s.

Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, Word Connect ¤ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordly® | Word Connect ¤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordly/id458818872/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect/id1226926872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K | **1.5M** |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 57 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [ZenLife Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521489023) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordly®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordly/id458818872)

Engage in a classic word scramble puzzle game where you trace letters to form words on a timed board. Discover new words and test your vocabulary skills in this addictive and fun challenge.

**Highlights:** Trace letters to form words, Timed and untimed modes, Customizable game time limits, All possible words shown post-game, Board quality checker for word availability, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wordly Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Wordly Plus Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Wordly Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Simplistic and clean design
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 💡 Flexible gameplay options (no time limit)
- 🔒 No ads (for premium users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress not saved
- 🤔 Questionable dictionary with obscure words
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🙄 Intrusive ads for non-premium users
- 🔍 Difficulty finding some common words

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress not saved when app is closed
- Inconsistent word recognition
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Rotate board option
- Ability to save and resume games
- More comprehensive dictionary
- Dark mode
- Multiplayer/social features


### Word Connect ¤

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect/id1226926872)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Word, #51 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with this classic word puzzle game. Swipe letters to form words, solve crosswords, and collect bonuses. Enjoy offline play and a variety of themes.

**Highlights:** Addictive word-building gameplay, 30,000+ levels, Multiple game modes, Daily bonuses and challenges, Offline play supported, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Coin Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack B | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin & Booster Pack A | $5.99 | one-time |
| Word Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack D | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack E | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Keeps brain active
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 🧠 Improves spelling and vocabulary
- 👍 Great for challenging the mind
- 👍 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤬 Inconsistent word acceptance
- 🤬 Obscure words used
- 🤬 Frustrating when common words not recognized
- 🤬 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Words disappearing from levels when returning to game
- Coins not properly awarded for completing levels
- Inconsistent behavior with plurals and abbreviations

**Requested features**

- Allow users to report missing words
- Improve dictionary and word recognition
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads
- Add option to turn off sound/volume for ads
- Improve daily challenge rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordly® free?

Wordly® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Connect ¤ free?

Word Connect ¤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wordly® or Word Connect ¤?

Word Connect ¤ is rated higher. Wordly® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Word Connect ¤ averages 4.8 from 1.5M ratings.

### Do Wordly® or Word Connect ¤ have ads?

Both Wordly® and Word Connect ¤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wordly® or Word Connect ¤?

Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Word Connect ¤ weekly. Most recently, Wordly® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Word Connect ¤ on November 7, 2026.

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