Wordly® vs Word Scramble™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Word Scramble™
Engage in a fast-paced word puzzle where you swipe to connect letters and form words. Compete in various modes to earn high scores, trophies, and improve your spelling speed. Discover hundreds of words in challenging jumbled letter grids.
- Swipe to form words
- Classic Mode: timed word finding
- Blitz Mode: speed spelling challenge
- Marathon Mode: relaxed word discovery
- Score modifiers for extra points
- Hundreds of words per puzzle
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Are you ready for WORD SCRAMBLE? It's the most addictive new word puzzle for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch! Swipe your finger in any direction to create words from the jumbled puzzle. Find the best words on the board to earn trophies and high scores! - Play Classic Mode to find as many words as possible in two minutes. Each puzzle is packed with hundreds of words, so you'll never run out! - Check out Blitz Mode and train to be the world's fastest word speller! Each correct word will increase your time. (Hint : Search for really long words. They completely refresh your time!) - Check out the Marathon mode! Relax and take as long as you need to find a bunch of words! - Need more trophies? Use the special score modifiers to give yourself an edge and earn extra points! Are you ready to SCRAMBLE?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wordly® at 4.8 against Word Scramble™'s 3.4. Wordly® also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Word Scramble™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Wordly® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Word Scramble™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wordly® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Wordly®'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Word Scramble™'s.
Wordly® ships an update every 2 weeks, Word Scramble™ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wordly® | Word Scramble™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.1K ratings) — better | 3.4 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews — better | 24.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluebear Technologies Ltd. | Storm8 Studios |
Customer experience
Wordly®
Word Scramble™
User reviews
Wordly®
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Simplistic and clean design
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 💡 Flexible gameplay options (no time limit)
- 🔒 No ads (for premium users)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and progress not saved
- 🤔 Questionable dictionary with obscure words
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🙄 Intrusive ads for non-premium users
- 🔍 Difficulty finding some common words
Word Scramble™
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 🤓 Helps expand vocabulary
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🤯 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay and obscure scores
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
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
Word Scramble™
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes and crashes mid-play
- Scores and stats not properly recorded
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Detailed score breakdown and history
- Customizable game modes and difficulty levels
In-app purchases
Wordly®
- Wordly Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
- Wordly Plus Annual$9.991 Year
- Wordly Plus Lifetime$19.99
Word Scramble™
No in-app purchases







