Comparison

Say the Same Thing vs TED Tumblewords

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Say the Same Thing

A creative word game where you and a friend try to find a common word by building bridges between your guesses. It's a turn-based challenge that gets funnier and more satisfying as you try to sync your minds.

Highlights
  • Turn-based word association
  • Play with friends in real-time
  • Daily challenges
  • Global rankings
  • In-game chat and reactions
  • Customizable avatars
Features
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*** APP STORE EDITOR'S CHOICE *** From the band OK Go, a totally new kind of word game. It's creative, with no preset answers -- a funny, unpredictable, mind-melding, turn-by-turn game where you have to think like your friends! Say the Same Thing is the social word game where you and a friend try to say the same word, at the exact same time. The rules take ten seconds to learn. You each say a word. If they don't match, you take those two words and each try to say something that connects them -- something they have in common, or a bridge between them. You keep going, round after round, your answers closing in, until you both say the same thing. That's the win. It sounds easy until you're four rounds deep, you said "ocean," they said "engine," and you have to find the one word that pulls you back together. Getting two minds to meet in the middle is harder, funnier, and more satisfying than it has any right to be. PLAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS - Group games with friends -- start a private game with your friends and play together in real time. Take your turns whenever you want; the game waits for everyone. - Live reactions & stamps -- react the moment a friend's guess is hilariously close, or hilariously far. - In-game chat -- talk trash, celebrate, and react without leaving the game. - Shared win history -- every game you've won together, saved to celebrate and relive. - Find friends fast -- search, add, and challenge friends in seconds. PLAY ON YOUR OWN - Daily Challenge -- one fresh puzzle every single day. See how your answer stacks up against players worldwide. - Games tab -- new word games every day, like Cross Reference, Cubewords, and Fill in the Blanks. Play daily to build your streak. MAKE IT YOURS - Character avatars -- pick your player from a cast of animal and robot characters. - Turn notifications -- get a nudge when it's your move so a game never stalls. - Sign in with Apple or Google -- jump in fast, with your games synced across devices. Free to play. Grab a friend and find out how alike you really think.

About

TED Tumblewords

This app combines word puzzles with 3D color matching cube mechanics. Solve daily puzzles to spell words, reveal TED-inspired trivia, and enhance your vocabulary. Compete with players worldwide and collect fascinating fact cards.

Highlights
  • Word puzzle and 3D color matching cube mechanics
  • Daily puzzles and challenges
  • TED-inspired trivia and fact cards
  • Multiplayer battles and leaderboards
  • Vocabulary and spelling enhancement
Features
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**Think you’ve seen it all? Meet TED Tumblewords—the new puzzle sensation from TED, the brand trusted by millions worldwide.** Experience the brain-teasing fun of a word puzzle mixed with the endless combinations of 3D color matching cubes. Slide, spin, and match letters on a puzzle grid to spell words and reveal surprising TED-inspired trivia. Fresh puzzles arrive daily, keeping your mind sharp and your vocabulary growing. Why You'll Love TED Tumblewords: * New Mechanics: An innovative fusion of word search and 3D color matching cube twists. * Daily Brain Boost: Solve daily puzzles, climb the Daily Ladder, and tackle the Daily Six. * From TED: Trusted globally by millions, TED brings engaging content to life through playful learning. * Compete & Collect: Challenge players worldwide, collect fascinating fact cards, and celebrate your wins. * Education Meets Fun: Enhance spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge seamlessly while you play. Features You'll Love: * Daily fresh puzzle content and monthly events. * Multiplayer battles—play head-to-head or test yourself against TED’s puzzle bot. * Collectible cards packed with intriguing TED facts across science, psychology, design, and more. * Social sharing: Show off your puzzle skills and compete with friends on global leaderboards. **DOWNLOAD NOW to discover why puzzle and word game lovers worldwide are hooked on TED Tumblewords. Your daily dose of brainy fun awaits!**

Screenshots

Say the Same Thing4 screens
TED Tumblewords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TED Tumblewords at 640 against Say the Same Thing's 68. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Say the Same Thing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TED Tumblewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Say the Same Thing against 4.7 for TED Tumblewords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TED Tumblewords has 640 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 58% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Say the Same Thing ships an update every 2 weeks, TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Say the Same Thing versus TED Tumblewords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSay the Same ThingTED Tumblewords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings)4.7 (640 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68640 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpace Inch, LLCFrosty Pop

Customer experience

Say the Same Thing

All ratings67 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral14.5%
Negative28.3%

TED Tumblewords

All ratings601 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative34.9%

Bugs and requests

Say the Same Thing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TED Tumblewords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't share progress across devices
  • Forced to start over after Netflix era

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow submitting valid words to be added
  • Provide a casual, zen mode without pressure

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Say the Same Thing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription 1-year$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • 20 Bananas$0.99
  • 50 Bananas$1.99
  • 100 Bananas$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Ad Free$2.99
  • 10,000 Bananas$49.99
1 purchases

TED Tumblewords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Say the Same Thing free?
Say the Same Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TED Tumblewords free?
TED Tumblewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Say the Same Thing or TED Tumblewords?
TED Tumblewords is rated higher. Say the Same Thing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while TED Tumblewords averages 4.7 from 640 ratings.
Do Say the Same Thing or TED Tumblewords have ads?
Neither Say the Same Thing nor TED Tumblewords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Say the Same Thing or TED Tumblewords?
Say the Same Thing ships an update every 2 weeks, and TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Say the Same Thing was updated on November 1, 2026 and TED Tumblewords on October 30, 2026.

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