Comparison

Guess the Words vs Word Loop

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

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About

Guess the Words

This word puzzle game challenges you to guess words from given letters, aiming for high scores by using minimal hints. It features over 500 levels, a vast vocabulary, and humorous clues, offering hours of addictive entertainment.

Highlights
  • Guess words from provided letters
  • Score based on hints used
  • Over 500 levels
  • Vocabulary of over 100,000 words
  • Humorous clues
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Your task sounds simple enough: all you’ve got to do is guess the words from the letters provided, using the fewest hints possible. The fewer clues you use, the higher your score. However, like many things in life, it's not always as simple as it appears... For one thing, your nerves of steel may be sorely tested. Imagine performing such a simple task while being stared at by a big yellow monster with two terrible teeth. Can you fill in the correct letters, or will you run away screaming? Then there’s the added twist that the clues are so hilarious, you might find yourself asking for one even when you know the answer. Some people say that laughter is the best medicine. Those people clearly never went to medical school, but never mind… Still not convinced to try this amazingly addictive word game? What’s stopping you? It’s free to install, and for your 0 dollars, you get more than 500 levels and a game with a vocabulary of over 100,000 words! How many hidden words can you find? How many mind-bendingly tricky top-tier levels will you complete? You could learn new words to impress your friends and loved ones. Downloading this game could be the first step towards living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Or, at the very least, it’ll keep you entertained for hours. Guess the Words is simple to learn but difficult to master. It will keep you entertained with hundreds of levels and thousands of words to find. And the best bit? You’ll be granted superpowers if you correctly guess all the words!* So, take the plunge and do what all the cool kids (like my mum) are doing; install Guess the Words. It’s the best word puzzle game featuring a yellow monster that you’ll ever play! *Disclaimer: Superpowers not actually included!

About

Word Loop

Features
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WORD LOOP: THE ULTIMATE WORD CHAIN CHALLENGE Test your vocabulary in this addictive word challenge! Word Loop is a fresh twist on word games that rewards strategic thinking and vocabulary skills. HOW TO PLAY: • Each word must begin with the last letter of the previous word • Used letters become unavailable, forcing creative word choices • Create a "loop" by ending with a word that connects back to the first word • Earn increasingly powerful multipliers with each successful word • Use lifelines to revive key letters when you're stuck FEATURES: • Sleek, intuitive interface with vibrant visuals • Game Center leaderboards to compete with friends • Increasing multipliers for explosive scoring potential • Strategic lifeline system to revive used letters • Massive bonus for using all letters! PERFECT FOR: • Word game enthusiasts looking for a new challenge • Vocabulary builders and language lovers • Quick 5-minute play sessions or extended gameplay • Players of all vocabulary levels How long can you keep the word chain going? Can you complete the perfect loop and climb to the top of the leaderboards? Download Word Loop now and start your word journey!

Screenshots

Guess the Words4 screens
Word Loop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Loop at none against Guess the Words's 6. Word Loop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). 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. Guess the Words sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Word Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guess the Words ships an update every 7 months, Word Loop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guess the Words versus Word Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuess the WordsWord Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunapp, TOOJoshua Fitzpatrick

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Guess the Words

One-time6
  • 20 Letters$0.99
  • No Ads$0.99
  • 50 Letters$1.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads, +100 letters!$1.99
  • 100 Letters$2.99
  • 500 Letters$7.99
None

Word Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guess the Words free?
Guess the Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Loop free?
Word Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guess the Words or Word Loop have ads?
Both Guess the Words and Word Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guess the Words or Word Loop?
Guess the Words ships an update every 7 months, and Word Loop every 2 days. Most recently, Guess the Words was updated on October 29, 2026 and Word Loop on October 28, 2026.

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