# Dabble vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: Dabble at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dabble is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. Dabble sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Letterlike holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterlike has 122 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Dabble's written reviews are positive against 89% of Letterlike's.

Dabble ships an update every 2 months, Letterlike every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dabble | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabble-word-games-plus-spin/id6479333554/reviews) | **[4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 79 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parosa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735618187) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### Dabble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabble-word-games-plus-spin/id6479333554)

Engage your mind with a word game that combines vocabulary challenges and strategic board rotation. This app offers a relaxing experience designed to sharpen focus and bring people together through wordplay.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary challenges, Strategic board rotation, Focus sharpening, Mind relaxation, Generational bonding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Starter | $2.99 | per year |
| Inclusive | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $5.99 | per year |
| Inclusive | $8.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Letterlike

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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 Dabble free?

Dabble 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, Dabble or Letterlike?

Letterlike is rated higher. Dabble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Dabble or Letterlike have ads?

Neither Dabble nor Letterlike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dabble or Letterlike?

Dabble ships an update every 2 months, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, Dabble was updated on October 30, 2026 and Letterlike on October 30, 2026.

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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.*