Comparison

Portmanteau + vs Classic by Chess.com

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

Head to head
About

Portmanteau +

This word game challenges you to combine the answers to two clues into a single, blended word. Solve daily puzzles, explore themed packs, and compete with friends globally. It's a fun way to boost your vocabulary and creative thinking.

Highlights
  • Combine two clues into a single word
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-person party mode
  • Boosts linguistic skills
Features
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In Portmanteau you'll be presented with two clues. Your challenge? Merge the answers into one single seamless phrase. The first answer will flow effortlessly into the second, creating a blend of words called a "portmanteau". For example: "A mythical creature with a single horn" + "A popular breakfast cereal" = "UniCornflakes" "A Family Guy" + "Harry Potter house known for bravery" = "Peter Gryffindor" "The actress Natalie from Black Swan, Thor, and Star Wars" + "A thing on the end of your foot" = (Do you know the answer?) Features: •Daily Challenges: Dive into new and exciting Portmanteau puzzles every day. •Packs: Already done with the daily Portmanteau? New packs are available now, each with 20 or more additional puzzles for you to solve! Good luck! •Leaderboards: See how you rank against other players around the world. •Party Mode: A new way to play in-person with your friends. You come up with the clues live and your friends guess the portmanteau! Why Portmanteau? For Word Enthusiasts: If you love word games, puns, or just the English language, this is the app for you. Boost Your Brain: Regular play can improve your linguistic skills and creative thinking. Easy to Use: Simple, intuitive interface makes playing a breeze. Join the Portmanteau community today and start blending words in the most entertaining way! Privacy Policy: https://www.gamefox.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.gamefox.app/terms-of-service

About

Classic by Chess.com

Enjoy a collection of nine classic games, including Solitaire, Mahjong, and Sudoku, in one streamlined application. Designed for intuitive play on mobile devices, it offers adjustable difficulty, hints, and offline access for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Nine timeless games included
  • Offline play available
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Unlimited undo and hints
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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From the Chess.com team, Classic helps you learn and play the world's most loved games in one beautifully simple app. No gimmicks, no clutter, just the games you already know and love, built to feel great on your phone. PLAY NINE TIMELESS GAMES - Solitaire – Klondike and FreeCell with smooth drag-and-drop, unlimited undo and daily challenges. - Mahjong – Relaxing tile-matching solitaire boards with hundreds of layouts and gorgeous tile sets. - Sudoku – Thousands of puzzles from Easy to Expert, with notes, hints and player points. - Word – A crossword-style word game. Place letters, score big and beat the computer or a friend. - Backgammon – Roll, move and bear off against a smart AI or a friend, with doubling cube and match play. - Go – The ancient strategy game (Baduk / Weiqi) on 9x9, 13x13 and 19x19 boards with adjustable AI. - Checkers – Classic American checkers (draughts) against a smart AI or a friend, with optional forced captures and move hints. - Xiangqi – Chinese Chess with clear pieces, legal-move hints and multiple difficulty levels. - Shogi – Japanese Chess with drops, promotions and a helpful tutorial for beginners. WHY CLASSIC - Play offline anywhere – on a flight, on the train, in a waiting room. - Clean, distraction-free design with light and dark themes. - Adjustable difficulty in every game, from first-timer to expert. - Unlimited undo, hints and rules explanations so you never get stuck. - Daily challenges and streaks to keep your brain sharp. - Statistics and personal bests for every game. - One small download instead of nine separate apps. GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Solitaire, Mahjong and Sudoku are a relaxing way to unwind. Word games, Backgammon and Checkers sharpen your vocabulary and strategy. Go, Xiangqi and Shogi are the deepest board games ever invented. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, there's a classic game waiting. Download Classic today and rediscover the games that never go out of style.

Screenshots

Portmanteau +3 screens
Classic by Chess.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

Portmanteau + and Classic by Chess.com both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Classic by Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 65% of Portmanteau +'s. Classic by Chess.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Portmanteau +'s advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. Portmanteau + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Classic by Chess.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic by Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portmanteau + has 617 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Portmanteau +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Classic by Chess.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portmanteau + ships an update weekly, Classic by Chess.com every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Portmanteau + versus Classic by Chess.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortmanteau +Classic by Chess.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (617 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings617 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB119 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFoxtail Games LLCChess.com

Customer experience

Portmanteau +

All ratings616 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

Classic by Chess.com

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Portmanteau +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App stuck on July 7th puzzle
  • Puzzles not loading/updating

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to access previous puzzles
  • Option to challenge clues/answers
  • More free content

Classic by Chess.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Portmanteau +

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Portmanteau Plus$2.99
  • The Hard Pack$2.99
None

Classic by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portmanteau + free?
Portmanteau + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic by Chess.com free?
Classic by Chess.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portmanteau + or Classic by Chess.com?
Classic by Chess.com is rated higher. Portmanteau + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while Classic by Chess.com averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Portmanteau + or Classic by Chess.com have ads?
Neither Portmanteau + nor Classic by Chess.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Portmanteau + or Classic by Chess.com?
Portmanteau + ships an update weekly, and Classic by Chess.com every 2 days. Most recently, Portmanteau + was updated on October 25, 2026 and Classic by Chess.com on October 31, 2026.

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