Ouros vs WordMatrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ouros
A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.
- Original spline-based control scheme
- Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes
- Flexible level progression and hint system
- Intuitive multi-touch controls
- Fluid gameplay without timers or scores
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Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes. The goal is simple. Align the curve with the targets, then watch the orb gracefully glide through them. With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world. Features: - An original spline-based control scheme - Lush visuals and soothing soundscapes that dynamically respond to the forms you create - A flexible level progression and hint system that let you play at your own pace - Intuitive multi-touch controls made with touchscreens in mind - A fluid gameplay experience free of timers, scores, or dexterity requirements
WordMatrix
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Word Matrix is a fresh twist on classic word puzzles—blending the satisfaction of daily word challenges with the depth of a crossword. Each puzzle drops you into a clean grid of intersecting words. Some letters are revealed, others are waiting to be uncovered. Guess words and watch the entire matrix come alive as correct answers unlock new guesses across the board!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WordMatrix at Free against Ouros's $2.99. WordMatrix also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Ouros's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
WordMatrix is free to download; Ouros costs $2.99 up front. WordMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ouros asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ouros ships an update every 5 months, WordMatrix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ouros | WordMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Kamm | Thomas McPherson |
Bugs and requests
Ouros
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
- Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
- Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad
Requested features
7 requests- Add more levels
- Add Watch support
- Allow playing own music in the background
- Option to change orientation to portrait mode
- iCloud sync for progress across devices
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- Ability to turn off movement while working on puzzles
- Make help icon placement more accessible on iPad
WordMatrix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ouros
No in-app purchases
WordMatrix
- WordMatrix Pro$1.99
