Comparison

Spell Grid vs Synonyms Game

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

Head to head
About

Spell Grid

Swipe letters in a grid to form words of various lengths. Explore different game modes, including finding all words, filling the grid with new letters, and creating your own puzzles. Features include a built-in dictionary, GameCenter leaderboards, and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Swipe letters to spell words
  • Discover 3-7 letter words
  • Multiple game modes
  • In-app dictionary
  • GameCenter leaderboards and achievements
  • iCloud sync
  • Customizable grid creation
Features
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-- Spell Grid -- Swipe over the letters in the grid to spell as many words as you can! Discover 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7-letter words. 3 game modes: -- Spell Grid - 3 x 3 grid -- Try to find all the valid words in the grid. Need help? Use Clues to discover longer words. Score 25 points in each grid to unlock the Hint Letters. The Hint Letters will help you to complete the grid for a 50 points bonus. -- Spell & Fill - 5 x 5 grid -- Find as many words as you can before you get stuck. Once you spell a word, the used letters will disappear and new ones will fill the grid. Beat your high score and compete on the GameCenter leaderboard. -- Grid Factory - 3 x 3 grid -- Create and play your own grids. It's simple! Features: + Dictionary : tap any word for definition + Universal app + GameCenter: compete on 4 leaderboards and try to earn 8 achievements + iCloud Sync: sync your game progress across multiple devices Are you left-handed? Playing on iPad? You can flip the game screen for a better experience.

About

Synonyms Game

Expand your English vocabulary and test your knowledge of synonyms through engaging gameplay. This free app offers multiple game modes and an extensive word library, playable online or offline.

Highlights
  • Five dynamic game modes
  • Extensive word library
  • Vocabulary builder
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Progress tracking
  • Online and offline play
Features
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Master English Vocabulary with Synonyms game! "A synonym is a word that shares a similar meaning with another word in English." Turn learning into a fun game! Expand your vocabulary and test your knowledge of synonyms in an engaging and entertaining way. Synonyms is free to download and it can be played anywhere, anytime without internet or Wi-Fi. Key Features: • Five Dynamic Game Modes: Choose from True or False, Single Choice, Guessing, Find Pairs, and Practice. • Extensive Word Library: Hundreds of English words and their synonyms to challenge your skills. • Vocabulary Builder: Enhance your English vocabulary and dictionary knowledge through interactive gameplay. • Competitive Leaderboards: Track your progress and compete with players worldwide on local and global leaderboards. • Progress Tracking: Review your performance and analyze the words you've learned. • Flexible Gameplay: Play online or offline, anytime, anywhere. Game Modes Explained: • True or False: Determine whether two displayed words are synonyms. • Single Choice: Select the correct synonym from four options. • Guessing: Play a hangman-style game to guess the synonyms of a given word. • Find Pairs: Match pairs of synonymous words on the screen. • Practice: Learn at your own pace without time limits or lives. Enjoy learning with Synonyms, education has never been such fun!

Screenshots

Spell Grid4 screens
Synonyms Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spell Grid at 4.7 against Synonyms Game's 4.0. Spell Grid also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Synonyms Game's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spell Grid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Synonyms Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spell Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Grid has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell Grid ships an update every 4 months, Synonyms Game every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spell Grid versus Synonyms Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell GridSynonyms Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFresh Logo SRLMichal Sajban

Customer experience

Spell Grid

All ratings3,796 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative1.9%

Synonyms Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spell Grid

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank grids or missing letter options
  • Inconsistent word recognition

Requested features

4 requests
  • More grid options or difficulty levels
  • Ability to go back and review previous moves
  • Themed word lists or categories
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality

Synonyms Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spell Grid

One-time4
  • Pack 3 clues/grid$1.99
  • Pack 10 clues/grid$2.99
  • Pack 20 clues/grid$3.99
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  • Pack All Words$5.99
1 purchases

Synonyms Game

One-time1
  • Unlock ALL + Remove ads!$2.99

Questions

Is Spell Grid free?
Spell Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synonyms Game free?
Synonyms Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell Grid or Synonyms Game?
Spell Grid is rated higher. Spell Grid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Synonyms Game averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spell Grid or Synonyms Game have ads?
Both Spell Grid and Synonyms Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell Grid or Synonyms Game?
Spell Grid ships an update every 4 months, and Synonyms Game every 12 months. Most recently, Spell Grid was updated on November 6, 2026 and Synonyms Game on November 4, 2026.

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