# 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 12) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Upwords is free to download; Word Master costs $4.99 up front. Upwords sells 12 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 — 9.2K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Upwords's written reviews are positive against 86% of Word Master's.

Upwords ships an update every 2 days, Word Master every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwords | Word Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-pro/id980016643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **86.4% 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 | — | **#11** |
| Size | 91 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | 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/id588252565)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| 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 |
| Medium Token Pack | $4.99 | 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 |
| 610 Tokens | $44.99 | 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:** #11 Top Paid · Word, #61 Top Paid · Board (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 9.2K ratings, while Word Master averages 4.9 from 3.9K 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 September 25, 2026 and Word Master on September 25, 2026.

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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.*