# Ruzzle vs Griddle Words

The clearest difference is rating: Griddle Words at 5.0 against Ruzzle's 4.2. Griddle Words also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Ruzzle's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Griddle Words holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruzzle has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Ruzzle'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.

Ruzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, Griddle Words weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruzzle | Griddle Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruzzle/id504265646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-words/id6755901046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [One Thum Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516491473) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruzzle/id504265646)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Word, #121 Top Grossing · Board, #200 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced word search game where you race against the clock to find as many words as possible. Challenge friends or random players in timed rounds, utilizing bonus tiles to boost your score. New team play modes allow for cooperative competition against other teams.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced word search, Challenge friends or random players, Timed rounds, Bonus tiles, Team Play mode, Co-op game mode, Team Play leagues

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A few coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruzzle Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| A few coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| A lot of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| A lot of coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| A heap of coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| A heap of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| A large pile of coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| A large pile of coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 💡 Tournaments and team play features
- 🧠 Helps exercise the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Sound issues and audio cutting out
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Overly monetized with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Scores not registering properly
- Repeated rounds and lost progress
- Freezing and crashing on newer devices
- Inconsistent team play mechanics

**Requested features**

- Pause button during gameplay
- Dictionary lookup for unknown words
- Skill-based matchmaking for tournaments
- Ability to rotate board on tablets


### Griddle Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-words/id6755901046)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Griddle+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Griddle+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Griddle Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruzzle free?

Ruzzle 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, Ruzzle or Griddle Words?

Griddle Words is rated higher. Ruzzle averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Griddle Words averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ruzzle or Griddle Words have ads?

Ruzzle shows ads; Griddle Words does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ruzzle or Griddle Words?

Ruzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Griddle Words weekly. Most recently, Ruzzle was updated on October 19, 2026 and Griddle Words on October 14, 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.*