# Upwords vs Word Master

The clearest difference is price: Upwords at Free against Word Master's $4.99. Upwords also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Word Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Upwords is free to download; Word Master costs $4.99 up front. Upwords sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Word Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Word Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Upwords's written reviews are positive against 87% of Word Master's.

Upwords ships an update every 2 days, Word Master every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwords | Word Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords-fun-with-words/id588252565/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-pro/id980016643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#76** |
| Size | 51 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) | [Luis Gualandi](https://appshunter.io/developer/979597989) |

## What reviewers say

### Upwords

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This word game challenges you to stack letters on existing words to create new ones, scoring higher the higher you stack. Play against friends, family, or AI opponents, and join tournaments for competitive fun. It's a great way to keep your brain sharp while enjoying endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Stack letters to transform words, Score points based on stacking height, Play with friends globally, Challenge random opponents, Compete in tournaments, Play against AI with 4 skill levels, Pass & Play mode for local multiplayer

**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


### Word Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-pro/id980016643)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This is a challenging word game that lets you build words from letter tiles on a board. Play against AI or friends offline, improve your vocabulary with definitions, and customize your game experience with various board layouts and features.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Play against AI, Pass 'n Play multiplayer, Challenge mode, Word definitions, Customizable board layouts, Hints for valid words

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Is Word Master free?

Word Master costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Upwords or Word Master?

Word Master is rated higher. Upwords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Word Master averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Upwords or Word Master have ads?

Upwords shows ads; Word Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upwords or Word Master?

Upwords ships an update every 2 days, and Word Master every 2 months. Most recently, Upwords was updated on November 6, 2026 and Word Master on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Upwords or Word Master?

Upwords currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Word Master at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*