# Two Birds vs Puzzly Words

The clearest difference is ads: Two Birds at none against Puzzly Words's shown. Puzzly Words's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Birds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzly Words sells 10 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 Puzzly Words. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Two Birds's written reviews are positive against 78% of Puzzly Words's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Birds | Puzzly Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-birds/id642430555/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzly-words/id857591718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 77 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raketspel AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) | [Fufla SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/578731055) |

## 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


### Puzzly Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzly-words/id857591718)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced word game that challenges your vocabulary and concentration. Compete against others and the clock to form high-scoring words from scrambled letters. Boost your brain health and learn new words in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer word game, Compete against clock and players, Race to find high-scoring words, Learn new words, Power-ups for assistance, Simple to learn, difficult to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 6 Puzzly Words coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20 Puzzly Words coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of 44 Puzzly Words coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of 120 Puzzly Words coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack of 260 Puzzly Words coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack of 500 Puzzly Words coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and challenging
- 👍 Keeps the brain sharp
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great for word game lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Words not recognized despite being valid
- 🔍 Inconsistent dictionary
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Skill-based matchmaking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to log in or sync account
- Disappearing user reviews
- Incorrect scoring and word recognition

**Requested features**

- Ability to chat with opponents
- More bonus opportunities (e.g., for using all letters)
- Separate skill-based matchmaking
- Option to mute sounds without losing timer audio
- Landscape mode support on tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Birds free?

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

### Is Puzzly Words free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Two Birds or Puzzly Words?

Two Birds is rated higher. Two Birds averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Puzzly Words averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Two Birds or Puzzly Words have ads?

Puzzly Words shows ads; Two Birds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Two Birds or Puzzly Words?

Two Birds ships an update every 4 months, and Puzzly Words every 4 months. Most recently, Two Birds was updated on September 24, 2026 and Puzzly Words on September 23, 2026.

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