Comparison

Word Twirl vs de Broglie

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

Head to head
About

Word Twirl

A fresh take on the classic word game, offering various board sizes and time limits. Unlock new maps and backgrounds as you play, and review all possible words with definitions after each match. Track your performance with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Multiple board sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
  • Adjustable time limits (1-5 minutes)
  • Unlockable maps and backgrounds
  • Post-game word discovery with definitions
  • Time-specific statistics tracking
  • Classic Boggle-style gameplay
Features
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Discover a fresh twist on the classic Boggle word game. Dive into diverse board sizes - 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 - and challenge yourself with time limits ranging from 1 to 5 minutes. As you play, unlock stunning maps and unique backgrounds. After each match, uncover all potential words, complete with definitions and parts of speech. Keep tabs on your progress with time-specific statistics. Immerse yourself in a world of words and challenge your vocabulary like never before!

About

de Broglie

A retro-inspired word game where you slide your finger across a letter grid to find words. Compete against the clock or play in Zen mode, with adjustable grid sizes and a satisfying score tally.

Highlights
  • Adjustable grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
  • Multiple timer options (30s, 3min, Zen mode)
  • Rank progression system
  • Detailed score tally and statistics
  • Retro handheld aesthetic with tactile feedback
  • Support for iPhone Duo
Features
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DE BROGLIE: THE WORD GAME THAT THINKS IT'S A RETRO HANDHELD! Welcome to de Broglie, the word-hunting adventure where YOU are the hero, the letters are the loot, and the clock is the (friendly, adjustable) villain! Slide your finger across the grid, snag every word you can find, and watch your score climb in glorious seven-segment LCD style! Wrapped in a lovingly crafted retro handheld shell with squishy buttons, clicky sounds and chunky haptics, de Broglie makes every word feel like a power-up. Collect 'em all! FEATURES: • THREE GRIDS, THREE TIMES THE FUN! Start on the 4×4 Standard board, level up to 5×5 Advanced, and dare to take on the 6×6 Master grid. Hope you brought snacks! • PLAY YOUR WAY! Blast through 30 seconds for a quick hit, settle in for up to 3 minutes, or switch on Zen mode and play with no timer at all. No pressure. Okay, a little pressure. • CLIMB THE RANKS! Rise from WARMUP through SPARK, SHARP, BRILLIANT and GENIUS, all the way to the legendary PURE WORD rank. Can you master the device? • THE ULTIMATE SCORE TALLY! Finish a round and watch your final score tick up digit by digit, with rising beeps and a big finish. Beat your record and the NEW MAX SCORE banner starts flashing! • OBSESS OVER EVERY STAT! See your best word, longest word and points-per-word average after every game. Your all-time best is always on screen, waiting to be beaten. • RETRO HANDHELD, MODERN POCKET! Gorgeous chunky controls, an authentic LCD display, tactile sound and haptics, and support for iPhone Duo. Grab the letters. Find the words. Smash your high score. It's time to wake the word machine!

Screenshots

Word Twirl4 screens
de Broglie3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Twirl at every 5 weeks against de Broglie's every 4 months. Word Twirl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Word Twirl against 5.0 for de Broglie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Twirl ships an update every 5 weeks, de Broglie every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Word Twirl versus de Broglie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Twirlde Broglie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSathya VenugopalPritesh Desai

Customer experience

Word Twirl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

de Broglie

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Word Twirl

No in-app purchases

None

de Broglie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Twirl free?
Word Twirl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is de Broglie free?
de Broglie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Twirl or de Broglie?
Word Twirl and de Broglie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Word Twirl or de Broglie have ads?
Neither Word Twirl nor de Broglie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Twirl or de Broglie?
Word Twirl ships an update every 5 weeks, and de Broglie every 4 months. Most recently, Word Twirl was updated on October 30, 2026 and de Broglie on November 1, 2026.

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