# Upwords vs WordVolt

The clearest difference is ads: WordVolt at none against Upwords's shown. WordVolt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwords sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and WordVolt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwords | WordVolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords-fun-with-words/id588252565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) | [Jordan Goulding](https://appshunter.io/developer/672970579) |

## What reviewers say

### Upwords

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

This word game challenges you to stack letters on existing words to create new ones. Score higher by stacking higher and outsmarting opponents. Play with friends globally, challenge the computer, or enjoy local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Stack letters to change words, Score points based on stacking height, Play with friends globally, Challenge computer opponents (4 skill levels), Pass & Play mode for local multiplayer, In-game chat

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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


### WordVolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordvolt/id6760857225)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WordVolt Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| WordVolt Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Is WordVolt free?

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

### Do Upwords or WordVolt have ads?

Upwords shows ads; WordVolt does not.

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