# Wordox vs Upwords

The clearest difference is rating: Upwords at 4.7 against Wordox's 3.8. Upwords also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 348). Wordox's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordox sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Upwords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upwords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upwords has 9.3K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 60% positive.

Wordox ships an update every 5 weeks, Upwords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordox | Upwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordox-multiplayer-word-game/id582340397/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 348 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordox-multiplayer-word-game/id582340397)

Engage in a competitive multiplayer word game where you unscramble letters to form words and strategically steal points from opponents. Challenge friends or players worldwide, train your vocabulary against AI, and participate in weekly events to become a word master.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer word challenges, Letter unscrambling, Point stealing mechanics, AI vocabulary training, Weekly in-game events, Community interaction

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jokers Pack S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jokers Pack L | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jokers Pack XL | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jokers Pack XXL | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent word game
- 🤓 Challenging and engaging
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary
- 🕰️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Many games against AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤔 Questionable dictionary
- 🔍 Difficulty finding real players
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Losing progress and purchased items
- Inability to update or reinstall app

**Requested features**

- Add option for longer game durations
- Improve matchmaking to find real players
- Integrate with standard dictionaries
- Provide better in-game statistics


### Upwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565)

This word stacking game challenges you to transform existing words by stacking letters on top. Score higher by stacking letters higher, and outsmart opponents in competitive play. Enjoy fast-paced, brain-sharpening fun with friends or against AI.

**Highlights:** Stack letters to change words, Score points based on stacking height, Play with friends globally, Challenge computer opponents, Pass & Play mode, In-game chat

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Bundle Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Upgrade - Free! | Free | one-time |
| Word Glow | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| 610 Tokens | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great online game
- 🤝 Competitive and fun
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🌐 Connects players globally
- 🕰️ Enjoyable to play daily

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔤 Questionable dictionary
- 🤖 Computer uses invalid words
- 🤑 Expensive for a 50MB app
- 🚫 Rejects valid words
- 💤 Lack of help from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and verification issues
- Incorrect scoring and word validation

**Requested features**

- Option to use British dictionary
- Choice of dictionaries
- Ability to swap more than one letter
- Show opponent's remaining tiles
- Fairer letter distribution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordox free?

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

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wordox or Upwords?

Upwords is rated higher. Wordox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Upwords averages 4.7 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Wordox or Upwords have ads?

Both Wordox and Upwords show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wordox or Upwords?

Wordox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Upwords every 2 days. Most recently, Wordox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Upwords on November 3, 2026.

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