# WORDLACE vs Dead Letters

The clearest difference is ads: Dead Letters at none against WORDLACE's shown. Dead Letters also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WORDLACE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Dead Letters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WORDLACE against 5.0 for Dead Letters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WORDLACE ships an update every 2 weeks, Dead Letters every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORDLACE | Dead Letters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlace/id6446506492/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-letters/id6449654469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New York Shows Off, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655443747) | [Lobo Concepts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058513180) |

## What reviewers say

### WORDLACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlace/id6446506492)

A unique word puzzle game where you can freely arrange letters to form words within a 24-hour time limit. Compete against yourself, friends, or the global community in this stress-free, strategic challenge.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop letter placement, No time limits on moves, Daily global challenges, Solo and social play modes, Competitive leaderboards, Adjustable difficulty

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


### Dead Letters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-letters/id6449654469)

Engage your mind with a unique word puzzle game set in a vibrant synth-wave world. Uncover hidden 4-letter words from 8-letter puzzles, utilizing power-ups and daily challenges. Immerse yourself in retro visuals and an electrifying soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Synth-wave electronic theme, Mind-teasing word puzzles, Power-ups for assistance, Daily challenges, Synth-wave soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORDLACE free?

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

### Is Dead Letters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WORDLACE or Dead Letters?

WORDLACE and Dead Letters are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do WORDLACE or Dead Letters have ads?

WORDLACE shows ads; Dead Letters does not.

### Which is updated more often, WORDLACE or Dead Letters?

WORDLACE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dead Letters every 4 days. Most recently, WORDLACE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dead Letters on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*