Comparison

Upwords vs Write Thoughts

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

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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

Write Thoughts

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Overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or racing thoughts? Welcome to a completely new way to clear your head. Write Thoughts : Journal 3D brings the powerful psychological concept of cognitive defusion into a beautiful, relaxing interactive experience. Instead of keeping worries trapped in your head or writing them down in a hidden notebook, this game lets you externalize your feelings in a creative, playful 3D environment. Step into a calming world where your words come alive. Explore peaceful spaces, collect glowing 3D letters, solve puzzles, and paint your thoughts directly onto the walls to find instant mental clarity. Think of it as a living 3D journal where you don't just write your worries—you look at them from a distance and let them go. HOW IT HELPS YOU DEFUSE STRESS Based on proven mindfulness techniques, Write Thoughts helps you practice looking at your thoughts rather than living inside them. By physically placing your worries onto a wall and turning them into visual words, you take away their power, helping you relax, reset, and practice gratitude. GAMEPLAY HIGHLIGHTS Interactive Wall Writing: Express yourself freely. Write down daily reflections, past experiences, or current worries directly onto the environment. 3D Letter Collecting: Explore a peaceful, immersive world to pick up glowing letters. Physically place them to form powerful anchoring words like LOVE, HOPE, CALM, and STRESS. Anagram Challenges: Engage your mind with peaceful broken-word puzzles. Unscramble letters to reveal deep, psychology-based emotional terms. ASMR & Immersive Feedback: Relax with comforting footstep simulations, beautiful aura reveals, responsive particle effects, and glowing visuals that make self-care feel alive. Guided Emotional Themes: Embark on gentle missions centered around anxiety relief, stress management, self-discovery, and daily gratitude. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT A Creative Alternative to Journaling: A stunning "Journal 3D" where your emotional expression shapes the world around you. Perfect for Relaxation: No timers, no high scores, no pressure. Just a thought-provoking, peaceful space built for your mental well-being. Gamified Mindfulness: A beautiful blend of word puzzles, exploration, and emotional healing. Step inside, gather your words, and leave your stress on the walls.

Screenshots

Upwords4 screens
Write Thoughts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Write Thoughts at none against Upwords's 12. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Write Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Upwords versus Write Thoughts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpwordsWrite Thoughts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLonely Star Software, Inc.Umair Ahmad

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

Write Thoughts

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
None

Write Thoughts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upwords free?
Upwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write Thoughts free?
Write Thoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Upwords or Write Thoughts have ads?
Both Upwords and Write Thoughts show ads.

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