# Upwords vs Word Blitz ･

The clearest difference is update cadence: Upwords at every 2 days against Word Blitz ･'s every 3 weeks. Upwords also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Word Blitz ･'s advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and ratings volume (45K vs 9.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Word Blitz ･ sells 11 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 Upwords against 4.7 for Word Blitz ･. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Upwords's written reviews are positive against 40% of Word Blitz ･'s.

Upwords ships an update every 2 days, Word Blitz ･ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwords | Word Blitz ･ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565/reviews)** | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-blitz/id1489340645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 39.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 51 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) | [LOTUM one GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/718226138) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 higher and outsmarting opponents. Play with friends, strangers, or against the computer.

**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


### Word Blitz ･

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-blitz/id1489340645)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Word, #112 Top Grossing · Board, #156 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Challenge friends and players worldwide in this fast-paced word game. Swipe to connect letters and form words against the clock to score points. Compete in leagues and daily challenges to become a word legend.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer challenges, Play against random opponents, Varied word hunts, Daily country-wide competitions, League play, Swipe to connect letters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Pass Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great way to keep the mind active
- 💡 Ability to play with friends and random opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔊 Annoying or distracting sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, lack of ad-free option
- 🤖 Concerns about unfair matchmaking and bot opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly stops working
- Scores not updating correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to access the game after updates

**Requested features**

- Add single-player mode with unlimited time
- Allow customization of sound effects
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Improve friend/opponent management and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Is Word Blitz ･ free?

Word Blitz ･ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Upwords or Word Blitz ･?

Upwords is rated higher. Upwords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Word Blitz ･ averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do Upwords or Word Blitz ･ have ads?

Both Upwords and Word Blitz ･ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upwords or Word Blitz ･?

Upwords ships an update every 2 days, and Word Blitz ･ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Upwords was updated on October 29, 2026 and Word Blitz ･ on October 29, 2026.

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