Comparison

literally vs Quadoo

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

Head to head
About

literally

Engage in a timed word-building challenge where you race against the clock to form words from available letters. This game offers a substantial story mode with numerous levels and tasks, alongside unique challenges like deciphering aphorisms. It features a simplified mode for a relaxed experience and detailed statistics to track your progress.

Highlights
  • 200-level story mode
  • 66 aphorism deciphering tasks
  • Simplified, relaxed mode
  • Minimalistic design
  • Detailed statistics
  • Power saving mode
Features
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literally is a word game in which your main opponent is time. This is a race in which you have to collect words from letters so that the game does not end. you've probably missed the standard feature lists, so I've prepared another one for you: • a story consisting of 200 levels and 77 tasks. you can't think of a better brain workout (of course, if you don't feel like reading books; books are the best) • 66 aphorisms are frantically waiting for you to decipher them • simplified mode for those who do not like to rush • minimalistic design and incredible Ukrainian-made fonts • statistics that analyze to the smallest detail what you wasted your time on • surprisingly catchy animation in the main menu • power saving mode, which will help kill the battery more slowly (for example, by turning off the surprisingly catchy animation in the main menu)

About

Quadoo

Features
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Quadoo is a strategic four-letter word puzzle game that challenges players to form safe words within a dynamic 4×4 grid. Each move matters. Swap and exchange letters carefully to form more words, increase your score, and unlock deeper gameplay possibilities. Whether you play casually or enjoy refining your strategy, every grid presents a new puzzle with evolving opportunities and outcomes. Features: Engaging, safe four-letter word gameplay. Strategic letter swapping and exchange mechanics. Power Vowels to influence outcomes and extend play. Built-in word definitions for learning and exploration. Clean, focused design for a consistent gameplay experience across devices. Share starting grids with other players. Optional premium modes and tools for added challenge. Quadoo is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful wordplay, strategy, and discovering new possibilities within a familiar grid.

Screenshots

literally4 screens
Quadoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: literally at none against Quadoo's shown. literally also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Quadoo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. literally sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Quadoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

literally ships an update every 3 weeks, Quadoo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
literally versus Quadoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterliterallyQuadoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (518 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings518 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr KozlovJeffrey Scott Teegarden

In-app purchases

4 purchases

literally

One-time4
  • Bubble gum$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Chicken wings$4.99
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  • Borscht$9.99
1 purchases

Quadoo

One-time1
  • Unlock Deluxe Mode$3.99

Questions

Is literally free?
literally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quadoo free?
Quadoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do literally or Quadoo have ads?
Quadoo shows ads; literally does not.
Which is updated more often, literally or Quadoo?
literally ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quadoo every 5 days. Most recently, literally was updated on November 7, 2026 and Quadoo on November 5, 2026.

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