# Two Birds vs Wordtornado

The clearest difference is ads: Two Birds at none against Wordtornado's shown. Two Birds also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 55%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 251). Wordtornado's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Birds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Wordtornado sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Two Birds against 4.7 for Wordtornado. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 251 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Two Birds's written reviews are positive against 55% of Wordtornado's.

Two Birds ships an update every 4 months, Wordtornado every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Birds | Wordtornado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-birds/id642430555/reviews)** | [4.7 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtornado/id680511118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 251 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raketspel AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) | [GamePoint B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495632941) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Birds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-birds/id642430555)

Engage in a competitive word game where players take turns removing letters from a board to form words. Strategize to release birds for bonus points and climb the league rankings. Enjoy friendly matches with friends or tackle daily single-player puzzles.

**Highlights:** Turn-based word formation, Letter removal from board, Bonus points for releasing birds, League competition, Play and chat with friends, Daily single-player puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium+Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nice Feathers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 % more Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Beak | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sunglasses | $8.99 | one-time |
| Necklace | $13.99 | one-time |
| The Crown | $18.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750 Hints | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🌐 Ability to play in multiple languages
- 🏆 Competitive league feature
- ⏱️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive ads and constant upgrade prompts
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition
- 🤷‍♂️ Unfair league mechanics
- 🔇 Chat feature not working

**Reported bugs**

- Game randomly closing on launch
- Incorrect scoring and leaderboard issues
- Inability to delete the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to shuffle letters
- More detailed game statistics
- Improved word suggestions
- Customizable game settings
- Reward system for league winners


### Wordtornado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtornado/id680511118)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer word game that sharpens your vocabulary and offers endless fun. Challenge friends or players worldwide in real-time matches, with opportunities to earn free coins and enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer word games, Vocabulary enhancement, Real-time matches, Free coin rewards, Eraser tile feature, Perks and achievements, In-game chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of 174 GamePoint Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Spin! | $1.79 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| package of 527 GamePoint Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| package of 1075 GamePoint Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| Diamond Spin! | $7.99 | one-time |
| package of 1956 GamePoint Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| package of 2934 GamePoint Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package of GamePoint Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best online Scrabble game
- 👍 Play live, no waiting
- 👍 Close to original Scrabble
- 👍 Learned new words
- 👍 Different board layouts add twists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and fails to load
- 🐛 Lose connection mid-game
- 🐛 Game freezes after opponent leaves
- 🐛 Unplayable on iPad
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Word Tornado not accessible without deleting/reinstalling app
- Game fails to load
- Lose connection mid-game
- Game hangs when opponent leaves and 'kick' is clicked
- UI elements obscure game board/letters

**Requested features**

- Allow watching videos for paints
- More bonuses for players with little
- Match players with lower ratings
- Fix bug where opponent leaves and game hangs
- Clarify UI for chat, friends list, profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Birds free?

Two Birds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wordtornado free?

Wordtornado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Two Birds or Wordtornado?

Two Birds is rated higher. Two Birds averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Wordtornado averages 4.7 from 251 ratings.

### Do Two Birds or Wordtornado have ads?

Wordtornado shows ads; Two Birds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Two Birds or Wordtornado?

Two Birds ships an update every 4 months, and Wordtornado every 2 months. Most recently, Two Birds was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wordtornado on November 1, 2026.

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