Comparison

Slide Tap vs Inkwells

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

Head to head
About

Slide Tap

This game combines crossword clues with slide puzzle mechanics. Rearrange letters to solve clues and progress through levels. It's a unique challenge for your vocabulary and spatial reasoning skills.

Highlights
  • Crossword clue integration
  • Slide puzzle mechanics
  • Vocabulary challenges
  • Spatial skill development
  • Offline play
Features
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Slide Tap takes brain-teasing to the next level by fusing crossword clues with the addictive movement of a slide puzzle. Rearrange letters, solve clues, and shift your thinking—literally! - Challenge your vocabulary and spatial skills - Slide to align answers and unlock levels - Play offline, anytime, anywhere If a crossword and a sliding tile puzzle had a brainy baby, this would be it. Download Slide Tap now and puzzle like never before!

About

Inkwells

Features
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Get a daily dose of inspiration with Inkwells! Every day, receive a fresh set of words to craft a poem, lyric, or any creative expression that moves you. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just exploring your creative side, Inkwells offers a playful, immersive experience for word lovers of all levels. How it works: DAILY WORD GAMES: Start each day with a unique collection of words. No two days are the same! CREATIVE FREEDOM: Drag and arrange the words on a customizable canvas to build your poetic masterpiece. UNIQUE PUZZLE TYPES: Select from Classic, Merry, or Swifty word sets. SHARE AND SAVE: Proud of your creation? Share it with friends or save it to revisit later. Why Inkwells? Inkwells isn’t just an app—it’s a space for inspiration, reflection, and self-expression. Whether you’re writing a poem, song lyric, or simply arranging words to find a new perspective, Inkwells helps unlock the magic of language.

Screenshots

Slide Tap4 screens
Inkwells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkwells at none against Slide Tap's 4. Slide Tap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads 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. Slide Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Inkwells asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slide Tap ships an update fortnightly, Inkwells every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slide Tap versus Inkwells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlide TapInkwells
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin MarshallKristen Swanson

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Slide Tap

One-time4
  • Booster Pack One$1.99
  • Booster Pack Three$1.99
  • Booster Pack Two$1.99
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  • All Puzzles Pack$3.99
None

Inkwells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slide Tap free?
Slide Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkwells free?
Inkwells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slide Tap or Inkwells have ads?
Neither Slide Tap nor Inkwells shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slide Tap or Inkwells?
Slide Tap ships an update fortnightly, and Inkwells every 2 months. Most recently, Slide Tap was updated on October 7, 2026 and Inkwells on October 9, 2026.

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