# SpellBound vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: SpellBound at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. SpellBound also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (122 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SpellBound is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. SpellBound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpellBound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterlike has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellBound | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbound-word-game/id6477806588/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Bucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560411299) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### SpellBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbound-word-game/id6477806588)

A unique puzzle game blending wordplay with falling brick mechanics. Spell words from cascading letters to clear the board, earn points, and survive increasingly challenging levels. Utilize magical spells to enhance your gameplay and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Dynamic wordplay with falling letters, Magical spells to manipulate gameplay, Endless challenges with increasing speed, Fun graphics and engaging sound effects, Seamless and challenging interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpellBound free?

SpellBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpellBound or Letterlike?

SpellBound is rated higher. SpellBound averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do SpellBound or Letterlike have ads?

Neither SpellBound nor Letterlike shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*