# Word Chums! vs Word Mocha!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Word Chums! at 24K against Word Mocha!'s 436. Word Chums! also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked). Word Mocha!'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Chums! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Word Mocha! sells 9 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 4.9 for Word Mocha!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Chums! has 24K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Word Chums!'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Word Mocha!'s.

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, Word Mocha! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Chums! | Word Mocha! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-chums/id517840944/reviews) | **[4.9 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-mocha/id1207472160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Chums!

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Word, #128 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a highly-rated word puzzle game with fun graphics and a built-in dictionary. Compete with friends, customize characters, and enjoy streamlined gameplay with helpful hints. It offers a deep gaming experience for word enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 2-4 player games, Play versus friends, Chumbots, Customizable Chum characters, Built-in dictionary with definitions, Weekly leaderboards, Hints for better word placement, Leveling and achievements

**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 Mocha!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-mocha/id1207472160)

Engage in a brain-challenging word puzzle game with a coffee theme. Discover various coffee drinks and enjoy over 1,800 levels that start easy and increase in difficulty. It's an addicting experience for word game enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Coffee-themed word searching, Over 1,800 challenges, Starts easy, becomes challenging, Uncover coffee drink names, Brain challenging fun

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,340  Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,940 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6,240 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Challenging and improves vocabulary
- 🚀 Keeps the mind sharp
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 👎 Some words not recognized
- 👎 Repetitive/limited levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Levels not loading properly
- Sound issues

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Better ad management
- Allow backup/restore progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Chums! free?

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

### Is Word Mocha! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Chums! or Word Mocha!?

Word Mocha! is rated higher. Word Chums! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Word Mocha! averages 4.9 from 436 ratings.

### Do Word Chums! or Word Mocha! have ads?

Both Word Chums! and Word Mocha! show ads.

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

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, and Word Mocha! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Word Chums! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Word Mocha! on November 2, 2026.

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