Comparison

Wordly® vs Griddle Words

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

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About

Wordly®

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
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Wordly® brings the classic word scramble game to iPhone. It is a simple, fun and addictive puzzle game, in which the objective is to find and trace as many words as possible on a randomly generated board before the clock runs out. Form valid words by tracing letters on the board with your finger. Words can only be formed by connecting neighbouring letters, and the minimum word length is 3 letters. When you think you have found a word, release your finger from the board, and if valid, you score a point in the game. Features: - All possible words shown at the end of a game - Board quality checker, to ensure there’s plenty of words to find - Features an untimed mode - Choose your own game time limit - Intuitive user interface 28/06/2010: Wordly has been reviewed by WMExperts! “This is a highly addictive, enjoyable and often humbling game. I didn’t experience any bugs, hang-ups or problems running Wordly. ——————————————————————————————————– Reviews: "Wordly is great. Once you get used to the idea that there are dozens of obscure words you’ve never heard of, this game is just great. My kids play it, my wife plays it – it is so addictive. The best £1.19 I ever spent on anything!!" Mark | 18/04/2010 05:48 "simple but addictive. this game is gonna get me sacked! fully addicted…" Anonymous | 25/02/2010 22:58 "really amazing app I find it HIGHLY ADDICTIVE and have recommended it to many family & friends. Find words you never knew existed!" Ryan | 20/04/2010 23:18 Terms of Use: http://www.bluebear.ie/wordly_terms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.bluebear.ie/wordly_privacy.html Wordly® is a registered trademark of Bluebear Technologies Ltd.

About

Griddle Words

This daily logic puzzle tests your vocabulary and spatial reasoning by requiring you to find all words within a grid. Swipe letters in any direction to form words and complete the blueprint, with bonus words for extra points. Compete with friends and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Daily new grid puzzles
  • Swipe letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally
  • Find all required words
  • Discover bonus words
  • Stat tracking and streak counters
  • Global leaderboards
  • Add friends for competition
Features
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Enter the blueprint. Griddle Words is the daily logic puzzle designed to test your vocabulary and spatial reasoning. Every midnight, a new grid drops. Your mission? Deconstruct the puzzle, find 100% of the words, and keep your daily streak alive. Unlike standard word searches, Griddle Words requires strategy—you can swipe horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, but you’ll need to think ahead to clear the board. Perfect for fans of daily brain training, logic puzzles, and vocabulary challenges. HOW TO PLAY • Connect the Grid: Swipe through letters in any direction to form words. • Master the Board: Find all required words to complete the daily blueprint. • Go Beyond: Discover hidden "Bonus Words" to boost your score. FEATURES • Daily Midnight Drop: A fresh, handcrafted puzzle available every 24 hours. • Stat Tracking: Visualize your progress with detailed stats and streak counters. • Global Leaderboards: See how your vocabulary ranks against the world in real-time. • Friend Codes: Add rivals easily and compete for the top score among friends. GRIDDLE+ (Premium Features) • Unlock the Archives: Missed a day? Play hundreds of past puzzles from the vault. • Ad-Free Experience: Focus purely on the puzzle. • Support Indie Development: Help us build the future of word games. Sharpen your mind. Build your streak. Solve the Griddle. Privacy Policy: https://onethum.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://onethum.com/terms Need help? Contact us at support@griddle.site

Screenshots

Wordly®4 screens
Griddle Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wordly® at 63% against Griddle Words's 25%. Wordly® also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Griddle Words's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Wordly® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Griddle Words sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Griddle Words holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordly® has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Wordly®'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Griddle Words's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, Griddle Words weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wordly® versus Griddle Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordly®Griddle Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB22 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBluebear Technologies Ltd.One Thum Software, LLC

Customer experience

Wordly®

All ratings6,090 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative22.0%

Griddle Words

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Wordly®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress not saved when app is closed
  • Inconsistent word recognition
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

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

Griddle Words

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wordly®

Subscriptions2
  • Wordly Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Wordly Plus Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wordly Plus Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Griddle Words

Subscriptions2
  • Griddle+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Griddle+ Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Griddle Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Wordly® free?
Wordly® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Griddle Words free?
Griddle Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wordly® or Griddle Words?
Griddle Words is rated higher. Wordly® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Griddle Words averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wordly® or Griddle Words have ads?
Wordly® shows ads; Griddle Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Wordly® or Griddle Words?
Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Griddle Words weekly. Most recently, Wordly® was updated on October 26, 2026 and Griddle Words on October 24, 2026.

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