Comparison

Countable vs Word Alone

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

Head to head
About

Countable

This app simplifies scorekeeping for two-player games. Easily track scores directly from your home or lock screen with interactive widgets. It offers accessibility features like Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support for a seamless gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive widgets for score tracking
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen access
  • Add and subtract scores via Shortcuts
  • Dynamic Type support
  • VoiceOver and Voice Control support
  • Dark mode
Features
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Countable Countable is the best 2 player score-keeping app for card games. Just set the phone on the table between you and your opponent and you'll always have quick access to your current score. Countable's features: Interactive Widgets View either player's score and add and subtract to it right from your Home Screen, or view your score from your Lock Screen. Shortcuts Support Add and subtract to scores Accessibility Dynamic Type support VoiceOver support Voice Control support Dark mode Happy gaming!

About

Word Alone

Engage your mind with a solo word puzzle game focused on unscrambling letters and building vocabulary. Enjoy daily challenges, hints, and offline play at your own pace, with difficulty that scales to keep you engaged.

Highlights
  • Solo word puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging word scramble puzzles
  • Daily word challenges
  • Vocabulary building
  • Offline play available
  • No time limits
  • Smart difficulty scaling
Features
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Word Alone is a cozy solo word puzzle game with a twist — you're never really alone. A cute, chatty companion dog walks every level with you, cracking jokes and cheering you on, because who says quiet time can't be fun? No friends? No problem. Word Alone turns spare minutes into a relaxing session of brain training and rewarding puzzles, built just for you. Whether you want to expand your vocabulary, train your brain, or simply relax with a good word game, Word Alone offers a warm, rewarding experience for puzzle lovers, cozy-game fans, and anyone who loves a good anagram. FEATURES THAT MAKE WORD ALONE STAND OUT Solo Word Puzzle Gameplay – unscramble jigsaw-style letter tiles at your own pace, no opponent required A Cute Companion Who Talks Back – your pet buddy reacts, jokes, and keeps you company through every puzzle 100-Level Map – work through a growing map of star-rated levels mixing word scramble, word search, and speed round challenges Daily Mini Puzzle – a fresh bite-sized crossword every day, separate from the main map Boosters & Hints – shuffle your letters, reveal a tile, or skip a tricky word when you're stuck Coins, Gems & Streaks – collect currency, keep your daily login streak alive, and unlock rewards Seasonal Events – cozy up with themed word packs and decorations for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's, and Summer Cosmetic Customization – unlock new color themes for your letter tiles Achievements & Story – follow a light, ongoing story with your companion as you progress HOW TO PLAY Rearrange Letters – unscramble tiles to find the correct word Search & Solve – hunt for hidden words in Word Search grids, or race the clock in Speed Round Use Hints – reveal a letter or shuffle for a fresh perspective Solve the Daily Puzzle – a new mini challenge every day keeps your skills sharp Progress Through Levels – earn stars and unlock packs as you climb the map With a wide variety of word scramble puzzles, anagram challenges, word search grids, and vocabulary-building word games, Word Alone offers relaxing entertainment and brain exercise for anyone who enjoys solo word games — and a little company along the way. WHY PLAYERS LOVE WORD ALONE A genuinely cute companion that makes solo play feel anything but lonely Relaxing, low-pressure puzzles – no time limits, unless you choose Speed Round Frequent seasonal events, fresh word packs, and daily challenges keep things new Great for all skill levels, from casual players to vocabulary pros Word Alone is a great pick if you enjoy games like Scrabble, Wordscapes, Word Connect, or Words With Friends — but want a cozier, more personal solo experience. No opponents to wait on, no pressure to keep up. Just you, your letters, and your favorite pet cheering you on. Download Word Alone today and turn your alone time into your favorite time.

Screenshots

Countable4 screens
Word Alone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countable at none against Word Alone's 1. Word Alone's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Alone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countable against 5.0 for Word Alone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countable versus Word Alone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountableWord Alone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Garrett-HarrisTrisphere Apps LLC

Customer experience

Countable

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Word Alone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countable

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Alone

One-time1
  • 3 Hints$0.99

Questions

Is Countable free?
Countable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Alone free?
Word Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countable or Word Alone?
Countable and Word Alone are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Countable or Word Alone have ads?
Neither Countable nor Word Alone shows ads.

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