# Wordly® vs Lights Out

The clearest difference is rating: Wordly® at 4.8 against Lights Out's 4.0. Wordly® also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 6). Lights Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordly® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lights Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wordly® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordly® has 6.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Wordly®'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Lights Out's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, Lights Out every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordly® | Lights Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordly/id458818872/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [Michael Purdy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538050762) |

## 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


### Lights Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760)

A minimalist puzzle game where the goal is to turn off all the lights. Toggling a light also flips its adjacent lights, creating a strategic challenge. Enjoy over 75 levels with relaxing music and multiple color schemes.

**Highlights:** 5x5 grid puzzle, Turn off all lights objective, Adjacent light flipping mechanic, Over 75 levels, Multiple color schemes, Relaxing music, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordly® free?

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

### Is Lights Out free?

Lights Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wordly® or Lights Out?

Wordly® is rated higher. Wordly® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Lights Out averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Wordly® or Lights Out have ads?

Wordly® shows ads; Lights Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wordly® or Lights Out?

Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lights Out every 9 days. Most recently, Wordly® was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lights Out on November 3, 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.*