# Select 4 Words vs Categories

The clearest difference is ads: Categories at none against Select 4 Words's shown. Categories also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (179 vs 13). Select 4 Words's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Select 4 Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Categories sells 7 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 — 4.5 for Select 4 Words against 4.6 for Categories. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Categories has 179 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Select 4 Words ships an update every 2 days, Categories every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Select 4 Words | Categories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-4-words/id6467048690/reviews) | **[4.6 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-words-associations/id6746159736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hurol Ozturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/539355562) | [Yonatan Goldshtein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720050020) |

## What reviewers say

### Select 4 Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-4-words/id6467048690)

A new word game challenges you to find four connected words. Use hints and helpers when you get stuck, and solve daily puzzles to earn coins. Enjoy a fun brain teaser experience.

**Highlights:** Find four connected words, Use hints and helpers, Solve daily puzzles, Earn coins, Brain teaser gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Categories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-words-associations/id6746159736)

This free word puzzle game challenges you to connect and group words that share a common theme or association. Expand your vocabulary, improve logic skills, and enjoy hundreds of unique puzzles with daily challenges. It's a fun and educational brain exercise for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect words into categories, Hundreds of unique puzzles, Daily challenges and rewards, Improve logic and vocabulary, Relaxing gameplay, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15 Category Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Connection Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 + 10 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Select 4 Words free?

Select 4 Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Categories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Select 4 Words or Categories?

Categories is rated higher. Select 4 Words averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Categories averages 4.6 from 179 ratings.

### Do Select 4 Words or Categories have ads?

Select 4 Words shows ads; Categories does not.

### Which is updated more often, Select 4 Words or Categories?

Select 4 Words ships an update every 2 days, and Categories every 6 days. Most recently, Select 4 Words was updated on November 3, 2026 and Categories on November 5, 2026.

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