# Word Chums! vs Word Cube 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Word Chums! at 24K against Word Cube 2's 616. Word Chums! also leads on chart position (#66 vs unranked). Word Cube 2's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Chums! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Word Cube 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Word Chums! against 4.7 for Word Cube 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Chums! has 24K ratings behind it against 616, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Word Chums!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Word Cube 2's.

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, Word Cube 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Chums! | Word Cube 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-chums/id517840944/reviews)** | [4.7 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cube-2/id1172450391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 616 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Chums!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-chums/id517840944)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Word, #139 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a classic word-building puzzle game with a unique twist. Compete with friends or AI, customize characters, and expand your vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Offers a deep and rewarding experience for word game enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 2-4 player games, Play versus friends, random opponents, and computer Chumbots, Customizable Chum characters, Integrated dictionary with word definitions, Weekly leaderboard competitions, Hints and best-word challenges

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 2,200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17,500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Love the game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 🎨 Customizable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Censorship of chat messages
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Dictionary issues - missing common words
- 🔁 Too many ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🔔 Notification issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- Incorrect game statistics and leaderboards
- Crashes and freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Improved dictionary and word acceptance
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Better matchmaking and opponent selection
- Group chat/messaging features
- Parental controls for younger players


### Word Cube 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cube-2/id1172450391)

Test your vocabulary with a Scrabble-inspired word game. Features no-wait gameplay, score-boosting tiles, and time bonuses for an elevated classic experience. Perfect for improving your word-building skills.

**Highlights:** No-wait gameplay, Score-enhancing special tiles, Time bonuses, Drag and place tiles, Valid/invalid word feedback, Compound tiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 💰 Ability to earn real cash
- 🕰️ Quick, timed gameplay
- 🧑‍💻 Fair competition against real players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about rigged gameplay
- 🕰️ Long wait times for game results
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive entry fees for limited rewards
- 🔑 Login issues and account problems

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect game scores and outcomes
- Login and account sync issues

**Requested features**

- More game modes and competition options
- Faster game processing and result times
- Ability to save and resume games
- More decimal places shown for standings
- Customizable game settings and preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Chums! free?

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

### Is Word Cube 2 free?

Word Cube 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Word Chums! or Word Cube 2?

Word Chums! is rated higher. Word Chums! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Word Cube 2 averages 4.7 from 616 ratings.

### Do Word Chums! or Word Cube 2 have ads?

Both Word Chums! and Word Cube 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Chums! or Word Cube 2?

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, and Word Cube 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Word Chums! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Word Cube 2 on September 18, 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.*