Comparison

Word Monster vs WRDX

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

Head to head
About

Word Monster

Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where you connect letters to find hidden words. Explore beautifully illustrated worlds, solve clever clues, and collect unique monster characters as you progress through hundreds of puzzles.

Highlights
  • Find hidden words by connecting letters
  • Solve clever clues
  • Unlock 12 themed worlds
  • Collect 12 unique monster characters
  • Over 600 hand-crafted puzzles
  • Customizable challenge with hints and letter counts
Features
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Solve word puzzles. Collect monsters. Explore 12 beautifully illustrated worlds! Word Monster is a fun and challenging word puzzle game where you find hidden words by connecting letters on a grid. Solve clever clues, unlock new worlds, and collect all 12 unique monster characters along the way. With more monsters to come! HOW TO PLAY Swipe across adjacent letter tiles to spell out hidden words. Each puzzle gives you clues - figure out the word and find it on the grid. As you progress, grids get bigger and the challenge heats up! WHAT'S INSIDE • 600+ hand-crafted word puzzles • 12 themed worlds with stunning original artwork • 4 grid sizes from easy (4×4) to expert (7×7) • 12 collectible monster characters to unlock • Special Monster Puzzles that test your skills FEATURES • Free to play • No ads • Toggle hints and letter counts to customize your challenge • Auto-save picks up right where you left off • Restore purchases from the original Word Monster FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a word game pro or just getting started, Word Monster has something for you. Kids build vocabulary while adults enjoy the brain-teasing challenge. Perfect for lovers of Crossword Puzzles, Wordle, Boggle, Scrabble and other word games! Download Word Monster and start your puzzle adventure today!

About

WRDX

Features
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How many words can you find in 60 seconds? WRDX is a fast-paced word game where you swipe across a grid of letters to form words, build combos and beat your own record. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. DAILY BOARD Every day, every player in the world gets the exact same board. Same letters, same conditions — who makes the most of them? Complete the daily challenge, share your result and climb the global leaderboard. The board resets every night at midnight. HOW TO PLAY Swipe to connect adjacent letters and form valid words. The longer the word, the more points you score. Chain good words together to charge your combo multiplier and send your score through the roof. When the board has you stuck, trigger the WRDX power: the app finds the best hidden word on the board for you. WHAT'S INCLUDED - Daily board with global and friends leaderboards - Streak tracking for the most dedicated players - x2, x3 and x4 multiplier tiles scattered across the board - Explosive tiles that clear letters when activated - Play in Spanish or English - Game Center supported WRDX PRO Play ad-free with a one-time purchase. Start today. Tomorrow's board is already waiting.

Screenshots

Word Monster4 screens
WRDX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Word Monster at none against WRDX's shown. Word Monster also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). WRDX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Word Monster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and WRDX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Monster ships an update every 2 months, WRDX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Monster versus WRDX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord MonsterWRDX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOtherWise Games LLCEliseo Catalan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Word Monster

One-time10
  • Wet Willy Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Urban Oinker Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Hell's Kitten Puzzle Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Robo-Brainbot Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Jelly Roller Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Hypno-Trancer Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Fuzzy Navel Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Forest Grump Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Dune Bugger Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Hat-Trickster Puzzle Pack$0.99
2 purchases

WRDX

One-time2
  • Eliminar publicidad$1.99
  • WRDX Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Word Monster free?
Word Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WRDX free?
WRDX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Monster or WRDX have ads?
WRDX shows ads; Word Monster does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Monster or WRDX?
Word Monster ships an update every 2 months, and WRDX every 2 days. Most recently, Word Monster was updated on November 1, 2026 and WRDX on November 5, 2026.

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