# Kelimelik vs Çengel

The clearest difference is ads: Kelimelik at none against Çengel's shown. Kelimelik also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 45%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 286). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kelimelik sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Çengel sells 12 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 — 4.7 for Kelimelik against 4.8 for Çengel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 286 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Kelimelik's written reviews are positive against 45% of Çengel's.

Kelimelik ships an update every 6 weeks, Çengel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kelimelik | Çengel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kelimelik/id563803371/reviews) | **[4.8 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cengel/id952315863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [He2 Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/437083831) | [Yogurt Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/952315862) |

## What reviewers say

### Kelimelik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kelimelik/id563803371)

Engage in a popular Turkish word game with multiple modes and customizable play speeds. Connect with friends or random players, chat during games, and compete in weekly leagues. Enhance your experience with a PRO membership for ad-free play and expanded features.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Classic and 5'lik, Adjustable move time limits, Up to 20 simultaneous games, Weekly Super League competitions, Facebook integration for friend invites, In-game chat functionality, PRO membership for enhanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Harf Tablosu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arkadaş Listesi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Renkli Çerçeve | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Kelimelik Parası | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puan Hesaplayici | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seri Oyun | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Kelimelik Parası | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Kelimelik Parası | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Kelimelik Parası | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kelimelik Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Kelimelik Parası | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and educational game
- 🤝 Allows playing with friends
- 🧠 Helps develop word skills
- 🕰️ Suitable for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited word dictionary
- 🤖 Unfair algorithm distribution of letters
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Outdated or confusing UI design

**Reported bugs**

- Certain valid words not recognized by the game
- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incorrect scoring or game outcome calculations

**Requested features**

- Expand word dictionary to include more Turkish words
- Improve fairness of letter distribution
- Add single-player mode against AI
- Provide option to disable ads or have paid ad-free version


### Çengel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cengel/id952315863)

Engage with Turkey's first and only crossword puzzle game. Enjoy a vast collection of free and premium puzzles, daily challenges, and helpful hints. Play at your own pace with adjustable difficulty levels and sync progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of free and premium puzzles, Daily mini-puzzles, iCloud synchronization, Daily gift rewards, TDK and Wikipedia compliant content, VoiceOver optimization

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Altın | $0.99 | one-time |
| Klasik 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fırsat! Kolay Koleksiyon 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Klasik 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Klasik 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Altın | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kolay Koleksiyon 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Altın | $3.99 | one-time |
| Klasik Koleksiyon 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Klasik Koleksiyon 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Klasik Koleksiyon 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Altın | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kelimelik free?

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

### Is Çengel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kelimelik or Çengel?

Çengel is rated higher. Kelimelik averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Çengel averages 4.8 from 286 ratings.

### Do Kelimelik or Çengel have ads?

Çengel shows ads; Kelimelik does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kelimelik or Çengel?

Kelimelik ships an update every 6 weeks, and Çengel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kelimelik was updated on September 25, 2026 and Çengel on September 24, 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.*
