Comparison

Upwords vs WordVolt

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

Head to head
About

Upwords

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
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UPWORDS – The Stacking Word Game! UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words… you change them! Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words, score more points the higher you stack, and outsmart your opponents. Why you’ll love it: - Fun, fast, and endlessly replayable - Play with friends around the world or challenge random opponents - Test yourself against the Computer (4 skill levels) - Pass & Play with family on one device - In-game chat keeps the competition lively UPWORDS is more than just fun — it keeps your brain sharp as you find clever ways to build and stack words. The higher you go, the higher you score! Download today and start stacking your way to victory. -- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.upwords-app.com/privacy.html

About

WordVolt

Features
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Three shared daily word boards. WordVolt gives every player the same Electric Grid, Set Voltage, and Shock Rush boards each day, so you can post a score, check the leaderboard, and come back tomorrow for a fresh reset. What makes WordVolt work: - Three shared daily boards every UTC day - Fast word-grid gameplay built for repeat sessions - Daily and all-time leaderboards - Optional sign-in for synced progress and ranked identity - No third-party ads Premium is optional and unlocks: - Infinite modes across Electric Grid, Set Voltage, Shock Rush, Power Up, and Circuit Flow - Archive access for past daily boards - Stats for streaks, scores, speed, and best words - Friends for private comparisons, shared links, and friend codes The free daily stays free. Sign in only when you want synced progress, leaderboard placement, Premium restore, or Friends. Support: https://wordvolt.app/support/ Privacy Policy: https://wordvolt.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://wordvolt.app/terms/

Screenshots

Upwords4 screens
WordVolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WordVolt at none against Upwords's shown. WordVolt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Upwords sells 12 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Upwords versus WordVolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpwordsWordVolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLonely Star Software, Inc.Jordan Goulding

Bugs and requests

Upwords

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

WordVolt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Upwords

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Bundle Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Premium Bundle Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time10
  • Full Upgrade - Free!Free
  • Word Glow$1.99
  • 20 Tokens$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Token Pack$4.99
  • 60 Tokens$4.99
  • 125 Tokens$9.99
  • Large Token Pack$9.99
  • 260 Tokens$19.99
  • Premium Bundle Lifetime$34.99
  • 610 Tokens$44.99
2 purchases

WordVolt

Subscriptions2
  • WordVolt Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • WordVolt Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

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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