# Word Chums! vs QuikMoji

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuikMoji at every 9 days against Word Chums!'s every 4 months. QuikMoji also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Word Chums!'s advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Chums! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and QuikMoji sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuikMoji holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Chums! has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Word Chums!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of QuikMoji's.

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, QuikMoji every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Chums! | QuikMoji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-chums/id517840944/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quikmoji/id6476043929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) | [BPU Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688739564) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Chums!

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Word, #133 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


### QuikMoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quikmoji/id6476043929)

This word estimation game offers a daily challenge of 10 rounds where players guess the number of letters in word sets. It combines speed and accuracy for high scores, with a practice mode and social competition.

**Highlights:** Word estimation gameplay, Time-based bonus points, Daily challenges, Practice mode, Social competition, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Chums! free?

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

### Is QuikMoji free?

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

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

QuikMoji is rated higher. Word Chums! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while QuikMoji averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Word Chums! and QuikMoji show ads.

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

Word Chums! ships an update every 4 months, and QuikMoji every 9 days. Most recently, Word Chums! was updated on September 25, 2026 and QuikMoji on June 4, 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.*