4 Pics 1 Word vs MissingRule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4 Pics 1 Word
This game presents four images that share a single word. Players must guess the common word to progress through numerous puzzles of varying difficulty. It offers instant, addictive fun with no complex setup required.
- Guess the common word
- Four pictures per puzzle
- Hundreds of levels
- Continuous new puzzles
- Addictive gameplay
- Instant fun, no registration
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THE #1 HIT WITH OVER 250,000,000 PLAYERS WORLDWIDE! 4 pictures that have 1 word in common – what is it? Find out why everyone loves this game and JOIN THE FUN NOW! *ENDLESS FUN WITH NEW PUZZLES!* Can you guess the words and unlock the levels? Countless puzzles from easy to tricky are waiting for you! New puzzles are added continuously for endless word fun! *PURE, INSTANT FUN* No registration, no complicated rules. Just start playing and have fun! *SIMPLE AND HIGHLY ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY* Which word are we looking for? Look at the four pictures; find out what they have in common. Win! *ONE OF THE MOST ADDICTIVE BRAINTEASERS IN THE WORLD!* There are over 250,000,000 4 Pics 1 Word enthusiasts playing across the globe in 9 languages. Join them!
MissingRule
This is a pattern puzzle game where you must identify the hidden logic connecting items. Classify new items under pressure to prove you've cracked the rule. Features infinite levels, adaptive difficulty, and leaderboards.
- Pattern puzzle gameplay
- Infinite generated levels
- Adaptive difficulty
- Star ratings for performance
- Global leaderboards
- Multiple rule categories (Numbers, Words, Visuals)
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Can you figure out the rule? Missing Rule is a pattern puzzle game that challenges you to find the hidden logic connecting a set of items — then prove you've got it by classifying new ones under the clock. HOW IT WORKS Each round shows two groups: items that belong to a secret rule, and items that don't. Study them, crack the rule, then sort a fresh set of unseen items before time runs out. The rules get trickier as you improve. What starts as "even numbers" quickly becomes "words containing a hidden animal" or "things that fly." THREE CATEGORIES OF RULES • Numbers — multiples, primes, Fibonacci, digit sums, perfect squares and more • Words — vowel starters, double letters, palindromes, hidden animals, rhyming sets and more • Visuals — emoji sorted by what they are, where they live, what they do and more FEATURES • Infinite levels — rules are generated fresh every round, no two games are the same • Adaptive difficulty — the game gets harder when you're on a roll, easier when you're not • Star ratings — earn up to 3 stars per round based on accuracy and speed • Leaderboard — compete on Game Center to climb the global rankings • No ads option — one-time purchase to remove all ads forever PERFECT FOR Anyone who loves logic puzzles, word games, trivia, or just wants a quick daily brain workout. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anvayalogic.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: 4 Pics 1 Word at 138K against MissingRule's 1. 4 Pics 1 Word also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). MissingRule's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. 4 Pics 1 Word sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and MissingRule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MissingRule holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4 Pics 1 Word has 138K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | 4 Pics 1 Word | MissingRule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (138K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOTUM GmbH | Anvaya Logic LLC |
Customer experience
4 Pics 1 Word
MissingRule
Bugs and requests
4 Pics 1 Word
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect word spellings
- Inconsistent timer/scoring issues
Requested features
4 requests- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to restore progress across devices
- More frequent puzzle updates
- Option to disable/reduce ads
MissingRule
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
4 Pics 1 Word
- Offer Bundle 1$0.99
- Bag of Coins 1$0.99
- Progressive Offer 1$0.99
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- Bag of Coins 2$1.99
- Progressive Offer 2$1.99
- Progressive Offer 3$3.99
- Offer Bundle 3$4.99
- Bag of Coins 3$4.99
- Progressive Offer 4$4.99
- Premium$5.99
- Bag of Coins 4$9.99
- Bag of Coins 5$19.99
- Bag of Coins 6$39.99
MissingRule
- Remove Ads$0.99
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