Atoms GO! vs QuickWord 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atoms GO!
Engage in a turn-based strategy game where players place atoms on a grid. Atoms explode if too many are clustered, creating chain reactions. Outlast your opponents to be the last one standing.
- Turn-based strategy
- Chain reaction explosions
- Local and online multiplayer
- Single player vs AI
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Hypnotic animated grid
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A fast moving, highly addictive turn-based strategy game for 1-4 players. You won't be able to put it down! "Simple concept, mesmerizing graphics, totally addictive." Place your atoms on the grid but - move carefully! - they will overload and explode if too many are placed together! Strategically balance risk and reward to capture your opponents' Atoms in a chain reaction explosion while protecting your own from counter attack. Last Atom standing is the winner! A modern day remake of the "Exploding Atoms" retro game from 1980, and still as addictive as ever. Atoms is simple to learn but hard to master, with similarities to classic board games like Othello, Reversi and Go. -FEATURES- * Local or online play * Challenge friends or auto-match players with Game Center * Face the super tough computer opponents in single player mode. * Four levels of AI. Can you defeat CPU SUPER? * A full complement of leaderboards and achievements * Hypnotic animated playing grid! * Full support of large screen retina devices -REVIEWS- "Simple concept, mesmerizing graphics, totally addictive." "I love love love this game. Can't get enough of it!" "Worth playing friends for the shouts of panic when the board flips on a single chain-reaction!" "Atoms is awesome! Chain reactions are awesome!" "It's so much fun!" "Forgot my iPad. Can't play Atoms. Worst day ever." -DEVELOPER- John Girvin is a respawned 80's game developer from Northern Ireland Web: http:/nivrig.com Twitter: @nivrig
QuickWord 2
Engage in a fast-paced word puzzle game where you create high-scoring words from nine letters. Choose between timed challenges or relaxed strategy, and play solo, against AI, or with friends. Customize your experience with unlockable tile styles and enjoy a streamlined, visually enhanced gameplay.
- Build words from 9 letters
- Timed and relaxed play modes
- Solo, AI, and local multiplayer
- Customizable tile styles
- Strategic scoring with bonus tiles
- Expanded dictionary
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QuickWord – Fast, Fun Word Battles Put your vocabulary to the test in QuickWord, a fast-paced and addictive word game that rewards both quick thinking and clever strategy. Create the highest scoring word you can from 9 letters — whether you’re racing the clock or taking your time. How it works Choose your letters and receive a unique set of 9 every round Drag letters into place to build your word Score big with letter values and bonus tiles Play fast… or play smart Play your way Timed Mode – The classic 40-second challenge Relaxed Mode – No timer, just pure word strategy Solo Play – Beat your own high scores Vs Computer – Take on smarter AI opponents Local Multiplayer – Challenge friends and family What’s new in this version Customise your tiles – Unlock and choose from multiple styles and themes In-game shop – Personalise your experience your way Smoother gameplay – Faster, streamlined flow from menu to game Enhanced visuals – Updated graphics and satisfying tile animations Expanded dictionary – Thousands of new words added Improved balance – Better letter distribution for fairer, more strategic play Smarter AI – More natural and competitive opponents All-in-one app – Previously separate versions now unified into a single experience Built for word lovers Strategic scoring system with bonus tiles Multiple difficulty levels to suit all players Endless combinations for high replayability Whether you want a quick brain workout or a deeper word challenge, QuickWord adapts to your style. Download now and see how your word skills stack up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atoms GO! at none against QuickWord 2's 10. Atoms GO! also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). QuickWord 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuickWord 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Atoms GO! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Atoms GO! ships an update every 3 months, QuickWord 2 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atoms GO! | QuickWord 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Girvin | Ultima Testing Limited |
Customer experience
Atoms GO!
QuickWord 2
In-app purchases
Atoms GO!
No in-app purchases
QuickWord 2
- Pastel Pack$0.99
- Mono Pack$0.99
- Pride Pack$1.99
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- Neon Pack$1.99
- Metal Pack$2.99
- Starter Bundle$2.99
- Wood Pack$2.99
- Gemstone Pack$2.99
- Premium Bundle$5.99
- Ultimate Bundle$7.99
Questions
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