# Missing Link vs Word Wow

The clearest difference is ads: Missing Link at none against Word Wow's shown. Missing Link also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Word Wow's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 75 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 345). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missing Link sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Word Wow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Wow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Wow has 13K ratings behind it against 345, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Missing Link's written reviews are positive against 71% of Word Wow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Missing Link ships an update every 75 months, Word Wow monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Missing Link | Word Wow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-link/id494193768/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wow-help-the-worm-down/id868758561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 345 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 75 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 15 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) | [DonkeySoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/602002945) |

## What reviewers say

### Missing Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-link/id494193768)

Engage in a relaxing word puzzle where you find missing letters to solve three interconnected words. This addictive game sharpens your mind, improves spelling, and expands vocabulary with thousands of challenges.

**Highlights:** Find missing letters, Solve three interconnected words, Thousands of puzzles, Three difficulty levels, Vocabulary and spelling builder, Mental exercise

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤓 Challenging and engaging
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 🕰️ Good for passing time
- 🎨 Unique and different from other word games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔇 Mutes audio/music
- 🕰️ Rounds can be too long
- 🤖 Needs more updates and new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Back and volume buttons not working properly
- Spelling mistakes in some levels
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a level select screen
- Provide progress tracking
- Implement a timer or scoring system
- Add support for landscape orientation
- Offer an ad-free version


### Word Wow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wow-help-the-worm-down/id868758561)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

A word game where you create words to guide a worm deeper into the ground before time runs out. Earn points, find hidden gems, and unlock bonus levels. Sharpen your brain and reflexes with over 2100 levels.

**Highlights:** Form words to dig deeper, Guide worm to the bottom, Timer or relaxed mode, Bomb power-ups, Hidden gems and bonus levels, Global player rankings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package of 5  bombs (good until used) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 5 Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 11 bombs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of 11 Shuffles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of 25 bombs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package of 25 Shuffles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 bombs good until used. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 Shuffles | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Keeps mind active
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-busting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Confusing point system
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🛑 Ads too loud and disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when pausing the game
- Words not being recognized despite being valid
- Glitches with the game board and worm movement

**Requested features**

- More achievements and challenges
- Save progress between sessions
- Ability to play against friends
- More languages and localization options
- Improved word recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Missing Link free?

Missing Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Wow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Missing Link or Word Wow?

Word Wow is rated higher. Missing Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Word Wow averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Missing Link or Word Wow have ads?

Word Wow shows ads; Missing Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Missing Link or Word Wow?

Missing Link ships an update every 75 months, and Word Wow monthly. Most recently, Missing Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Word Wow on November 7, 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.*