Space Elf vs Word Slide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Elf
Embark on a cosmic escape as a cute sprite, dodging monsters in an interstellar universe. Test your reflexes and endurance to achieve high scores and compete globally. Enjoy stunning visuals and joyful music in this relaxing puzzle adventure.
- Cosmic escape journey
- Dodge monsters
- Global leaderboard
- Flexible controls
- Exquisite visuals
- Joyful background music
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Space Elf: Cosmic Escape is a relaxing and casual puzzle game that allows you to experience an exhilarating escape journey in the cosmic stars. You will play as a cute little sprite, avoiding the pursuit of various small monsters in the interstellar universe. The longer you can endure with flexible controls and precise reactions, the higher your score will be. You can also upload your scores to the global leaderboard and compete with other players. The game is easy to pick up and suitable for players of all ages. Moreover, with exquisite and stunning visuals, as well as light and joyful background music, you can enjoy relaxation and entertainment while experiencing the mystery and grandeur of the interstellar universe. Come and challenge your limits, showcasing your dodging skills, and see how long you can escape in the starry sky!
Word Slide
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Slide the letter tiles around the board to spell every target word before your moves run out. Word Slide is a calm, clever word puzzle that is easy to pick up and hard to put down. Each level gives you a handful of target words and a scrambled board. Slide tiles into the empty spaces to line the letters up. Words count in any direction: across, down, backwards or diagonally. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe a tile to slide it into an empty space • Spell each target word in a straight line • Finish every word before your moves run out • Stuck? Start the level again and try a new route FEATURES • 100 handcrafted levels, from quick 3×3 warm-ups to tricky 5×5 boards • Words in any of eight directions, so there is always another angle • Limited moves keep every level a real puzzle • Out of moves? Watch a short video for 5 extra moves • Short tutorial to get you started • Relaxing music, satisfying sounds and haptic feedback • Plays offline • Remove ads between levels with a one-off purchase
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Elf at none against Word Slide's 1. Space Elf also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Word Slide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Elf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Elf | Word Slide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玥 邓 | Blossom Labs |
In-app purchases
Space Elf
No in-app purchases
Word Slide
- Remove Ads$1.99









