# Ruzzle vs Back N Forth

The clearest difference is rating: Back N Forth at 5.0 against Ruzzle's 4.2. Back N Forth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Ruzzle's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Back N Forth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Back N Forth 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ruzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, Back N Forth every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruzzle | Back N Forth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruzzle/id504265646/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-n-forth/id6756269534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Desmond Denham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859664349) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Word, #101 Top Grossing · Board, #183 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


### Back N Forth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-n-forth/id6756269534)

A collaborative storytelling game where 2-6 players take turns building a story. Choose a themed book, get a prompt, and pass the device to add to the narrative. The completed story is revealed after six turns, creating a fun group experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Collaborative storytelling, Turn-based gameplay, Themed story books, Guided prompts, Group play for 2-6 players, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruzzle free?

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

### Is Back N Forth free?

Back N Forth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ruzzle or Back N Forth?

Back N Forth is rated higher. Ruzzle averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Back N Forth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ruzzle or Back N Forth have ads?

Ruzzle shows ads; Back N Forth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ruzzle or Back N Forth?

Ruzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Back N Forth every 6 months. Most recently, Ruzzle was updated on October 12, 2026 and Back N Forth on October 6, 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.*