# Upwords vs TapTrance

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTrance at none against Upwords's 12. TapTrance also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). Upwords's advantage is chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TapTrance asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwords | TapTrance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) | [Cloudpixel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129731204) |

## What reviewers say

### Upwords

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

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


### TapTrance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptrance/id6742354017)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Is TapTrance free?

TapTrance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Upwords or TapTrance have ads?

Upwords shows ads; TapTrance does not.

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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.*