Comparison

WordMatrix vs Oddword

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

Head to head
About

WordMatrix

A relaxing word puzzle game where you connect words based on their meaning and association. Find hidden links, sort words into groups, and clear themed boards to progress through levels and unlock rewards.

Highlights
  • Connect words by theme and association
  • Discover hidden links between words
  • Sort words into groups
  • Clear themed boards
  • Find secret words for rewards
  • Unlock upgrades and meta layers
Features
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WordMatrix is a calm word puzzle where each level gives you a board full of words and asks you to find how they connect. Your goal is to spot the hidden links between words, sort them into the right groups, and complete each theme card until the whole board is cleared. This is not a crossword, a word search, or a picture puzzle. The challenge comes from meaning, association, and context. Some groups are easy to spot right away, while others make you slow down, compare words carefully, and notice the subtle connection that ties them together. How the puzzle works: - look at the words on the board - find the words that belong to one theme - connect the right group to complete the theme card - clear the board step by step - move on to new levels with fresh categories and harder connections What makes WordMatrix satisfying: - connect words by theme, meaning, and association - discover hidden links between related words - complete groups and watch the board open up - find secret words for extra rewards - earn coins as you progress through levels - unlock upgrades and enjoy a light meta layer with islands and a steampunk atmosphere WordMatrix is designed to feel relaxing and rewarding at the same time. Every level gives you a clean objective, but the answers are not always obvious. That balance makes each puzzle satisfying whether you solve it instantly or work through it one group at a time. If you enjoy connections, word associations, and games built around grouping related words, WordMatrix gives you a clear core loop, steady progression, and plenty of clever boards to solve.

About

Oddword

Features
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Three words belong together. One doesn't. Find the odd word out before the clock runs down. Oddword is a fast, elegant vocabulary game. Every round shows four words — three are synonyms, and one is the imposter. Tap the word that doesn't fit. Get it right and your streak grows; the longer your streak, the harder the words get. A DAILY PUZZLE One hand-picked puzzle every day. Keep your daily streak alive and compare how you did. ENDLESS ARCADE Play as long as you can on three lives. A per-round timer keeps the pressure on, and the difficulty ramps as you climb — from everyday words to genuinely tricky ones. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Every round ends with a one-line explanation of why the odd word was the odd word, so you sharpen your vocabulary while you play. THEMED PACKS Work through curated word packs across different themes and difficulty levels. BUILT TO FEEL GOOD - Clean, distraction-free design - Quick rounds that fit a coffee break - Your best streak is saved - Sign in with Apple to keep your progress ODDWORD PREMIUM Upgrade for unlimited arcade play, every pack, and an ad-free experience. No clutter, no noise — just you and the words. Can you spot the imposter? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://katinkia.github.io/oddword/privacy.html

Screenshots

WordMatrix4 screens
Oddword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Oddword at none against WordMatrix's shown. WordMatrix's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. WordMatrix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Oddword sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WordMatrix versus Oddword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordMatrixOddword
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunapp, TOOCoral Rose Page

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordMatrix

One-time3
  • Infinite life for 30 min$0.99
  • Limited offer bundle$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
2 purchases

Oddword

Subscriptions1
  • Oddword Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Oddword Premium (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is WordMatrix free?
WordMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oddword free?
Oddword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WordMatrix or Oddword have ads?
WordMatrix shows ads; Oddword does not.

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