Comparison

Upwords vs Go There

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

Go There

Features
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Some questions go nowhere. "How was your day?" "Fine." Go There deals the other kind — the ones that actually start something. Pick who you're with — your partner, a friend, the whole group, a parent, a sibling, your kid, or a date — then pick the vibe you're in the mood for. Go There serves up a question made for that exact moment. CHOOSE YOUR VIBE • Deep — the ones you've never actually asked • Funny — for when you just want to laugh • Nostalgic — go back to the good stuff (Really Go There) • Daring — a little bolder • Flirty — for partners and dates • Real — honest, no fluff (Really Go There) • Mixed — surprise us Made for real conversations A dinner out. A road trip. A first date. Families that want to reconnect for real. Go There is the little nudge that gets people past small talk - no setup, no rules to learn, just tap and talk. KEEP COMING BACK Build a streak. Unlock badges as you go. It's a game, so it's easy to keep coming back to. Share any question with a friend — always free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No profile. Your streaks and progress live only on your device — we don't run a database about you, and we never ask for your name or email. GO FURTHER WITH REALLY GO THERE Go There is free, supported by non-personalized ads. Want the full experience? Really Go There ($2.99/month) removes ads, unlocks two more vibes — Nostalgic and Real — lets you save your favorite questions, and adds fresh questions every month. Cancel anytime. Pick who you're with. Pick the vibe. Go there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gothere.fun/terms Privacy Policy: https://gothere.fun/privacy

Screenshots

Upwords4 screens
Go There4 screens

Verdict

The call

Upwords and Go There are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Go There sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Upwords versus Go There: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpwordsGo There
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLonely Star Software, Inc.Perfectly Content MANAGEMENT LTD

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

Go There

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
1 purchases

Go There

Subscriptions1
  • Really Go There$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Upwords free?
Upwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go There free?
Go There is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Upwords or Go There have ads?
Both Upwords and Go There show ads.
Which is updated more often, Upwords or Go There?
Upwords ships an update every 2 days, and Go There every 2 days. Most recently, Upwords was updated on October 18, 2026 and Go There on October 9, 2026.

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