Comparison

Which Word vs Alphagram

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

Head to head
About

Which Word

This app assists with various word games by finding words from partial letters or generating possible words from a letter set. It also provides access to online dictionaries for quick definitions.

Highlights
  • Find words with missing letters
  • Generate words from letter stacks
  • Sort words by points or alphabetically
  • Access online word definitions
  • Search for longer words (7+ letters)
  • Find words using board letters
Features
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Stuck on a crossword clue? Staring at a rack of letters that won't make a word? Which Word finds the answer in seconds. FIND WORDS WITH MISSING LETTERS Type the letters you know and use * for the gaps (e.g. C*O*S*O*D). Perfect for crosswords, arrow words and hangman. UNSCRAMBLE YOUR LETTERS Enter your letters and get every word you can make, sorted alphabetically or by points. Use blank tiles as jokers to find the best play in letter-tile word games. DEFINITIONS IN ONE TAP Look up the meaning of any word without leaving the app. TRAIN YOUR WORD SKILLS Level up with bite-size games: timed racks, word extensions, word ladders and missing letters. Take on the daily challenge and build your winning streak. THREE DICTIONARIES • English: over 170,000 words • French: the official French Scrabble lists ODS 9 and ODS 7 FREE AND PREMIUM Searches of up to 4 letters are free, plus 2 free longer missing-letter searches every day. Premium unlocks: • Missing-letter searches of any length • Unscrambling of up to 9 letters, with up to 2 blank tiles • The full list of possible words in training games

About

Alphagram

Find words for word games, check definitions, and practice pronunciation. This free app helps you solve crosswords and improve your vocabulary in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Word search for games
  • Crossword puzzle solver
  • Wiktionary definitions
  • Word pronunciation audio
  • Multilingual support
  • Split screen compatible
Features
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Are you tired of grandpa always winning at scrabble? Want to find a word on your crossword puzzle? Check the definition of each word in the suggested list of your search results on the Wiktionary site, listen to the pronunciation of the words to learn a new language. Download this free app to find words that match your searches on most word games. Do not hesitate to share your ideas and your feedback on the store to improve the application and adapt it to your needs. Compatible with split screen on iPad. Interface and dictionary available in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Esperanto. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Which Word4 screens
Alphagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alphagram at 77% against Which Word's 53%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Which Word sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Alphagram sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Which Word ships an update monthly, Alphagram every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Which Word versus Alphagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhich WordAlphagram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNagordFabrice Montfort

Customer experience

Which Word

Written reviews45 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative35.6%

Alphagram

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral16.3%
Negative7.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Which Word

One-time2
  • Full version - 1 month$1.99
  • Full Version - LifeTime$6.99
3 purchases

Alphagram

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Complete version$2.99

Questions

Is Which Word free?
Which Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alphagram free?
Alphagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Which Word or Alphagram have ads?
Neither Which Word nor Alphagram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Which Word or Alphagram?
Which Word ships an update monthly, and Alphagram every 2 weeks. Most recently, Which Word was updated on October 23, 2026 and Alphagram on October 20, 2026.

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