Comparison

QuickWord (Lite Version) vs Train Words

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

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About

QuickWord (Lite Version)

A fast-paced word game where players have 40 seconds to form words from a set of nine random letters. It offers solo, computer, and multiplayer modes for endless vocabulary challenges.

Highlights
  • 40-second word crafting challenge
  • Random letter generator for variety
  • Solo, vs computer, and multiplayer modes
  • Letter values for scoring
  • Double/triple letter and word spaces
Features
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Welcome to QuickWord, the ultimate word game for all wordsmiths and puzzle enthusiasts! Challenge your vocabulary and quick thinking skills in this fast-paced and addictive word game. In QuickWord, you'll have just 40 seconds to craft a word from a set of 9 letters, ensuring a thrilling race against the clock every time you play. Here's how it works: 1. Start by selecting your letters (at least 3 consonants and vowels) - you'll be given 9 random letters to work with. 2. Once your letters are revealed, the clock starts ticking. Think fast and use your linguistic prowess to form a word. 3. Drag the letters from the top row to the bottom row to form a word. 4. Each letter has a value assigned (with less common letters having a higher value indicated in the bottom right of each letter). 5. Look out for double/triple letter and word spaces which can help you elevate your high scores! QuickWord offers endless entertainment and challenges, whether you have a few minutes to spare or you're looking for an intense brain workout. Test your skills against the clock, in solo mode, versus the computer or challenge a friend. Features: - Fast-paced gameplay: Race against the clock to form words within 40 seconds. - Random letter generator: Each round presents a unique set of letters for endless variety. - Solo, vs computer or multiplayer mode: Play alone to beat your own high score, pit your wits against the computer or challenge friends to see who's the ultimate wordsmith. Download QuickWord now and immerse yourself in the thrill of word discovery and time pressure. It's the perfect blend of challenge, fun, and learning for word enthusiasts of all ages!

About

Train Words

Engage in a turn-based word game where you build words from letter tiles on a train. Compete against players worldwide in timed rounds across multiple languages and levels.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Device-to-device communication
  • Global multiplayer
  • 10 languages supported
  • 12 levels
  • Player statistics and rankings
  • Achievements
Features
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Train Words is a turn-based device-to-device communication word game from the developers of Yatzy World. You play 3 rounds (2 minutes each) where you build and submit as many words as possible using pawns from a letter train. You can play against anyone in the whole world. Train Words features: - Train Words points - 10 different languages - 12 levels - Player titles - Nickname and profile picture - Top rankings (the whole world or just you and your friends) - Player statistics - Pair statistics - Achievements - Connection to Facebook - Friends list - Chat Train Words is part of the World Board Games series, but is NOT based on a classic board game. For help/support, error reports and/or constructive critisism, please do not hesitate to contact us at: www.worldboardgames.com Enjoy Train Words! Copyright © Mattias Simonsson (SIMIT) & Daniel Lidström (Liddan IT) 2016-2018.

Screenshots

QuickWord (Lite Version)4 screens
Train Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QuickWord (Lite Version) at 5.0 against Train Words's 3.8. QuickWord (Lite Version) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Train Words's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Train Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QuickWord (Lite Version) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickWord (Lite Version) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Words has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QuickWord (Lite Version)'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Train Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QuickWord (Lite Version) versus Train Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickWord (Lite Version)Train Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltima Testing LimitedSimit

Customer experience

QuickWord (Lite Version)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Words

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

QuickWord (Lite Version)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Train Words

One-time4
  • Remove Delay$1.99
  • Pair Statistics$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
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  • 100 Concurrent Games$6.99

Questions

Is QuickWord (Lite Version) free?
QuickWord (Lite Version) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Words free?
Train Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickWord (Lite Version) or Train Words?
QuickWord (Lite Version) is rated higher. QuickWord (Lite Version) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Train Words averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do QuickWord (Lite Version) or Train Words have ads?
Neither QuickWord (Lite Version) nor Train Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickWord (Lite Version) or Train Words?
QuickWord (Lite Version) ships an update every 2 months, and Train Words every 2 months. Most recently, QuickWord (Lite Version) was updated on October 1, 2026 and Train Words on October 4, 2026.

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