# Betweenle vs Layers

Betweenle and Layers both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Layers's written reviews are positive against 57% of Betweenle's. Layers also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Betweenle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 161). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Layers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Betweenle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Betweenle against 4.8 for Layers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Betweenle has 1.8K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Betweenle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Layers's.

Betweenle ships an update every 7 months, Layers monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Betweenle | Layers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betweenle/id6480464462/reviews) | **[4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layers-daily-word-connections/id6762028656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 62 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Gorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406776060) | [Hidden Layer Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826175447) |

## What reviewers say

### Betweenle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betweenle/id6480464462)

Guess a secret word hidden within an alphabetically sorted dictionary. Use 14 attempts to determine if your guess comes before or after the secret word, with visual cues to guide you. Enjoy daily challenges or unlimited play.

**Highlights:** 14 guesses to find the secret word, Alphabetically sorted dictionary, Before/after word placement hints, Orange dot for proximity, Daily and unlimited modes, Score sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Creative and clever word game
- 💡 Great for coffee dates and friendly competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Easy to get stuck on random words with no option to give up
- 🔍 Lack of a way to share scores without revealing hints
- 🔒 No option to pay for ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard input can be slow to react
- No landscape mode option, only portrait

**Requested features**

- Add a quit/give up option for stuck levels
- Implement a way to quickly share scores without revealing hints
- Offer a one-time purchase to remove ads


### Layers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layers-daily-word-connections/id6762028656)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a daily word puzzle featuring four mini-games that reveal words for a final challenge. Uncover hidden connections by grouping words on a sixteen-word board. Enjoy a new puzzle each day and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Four daily mini-games, Final sixteen-word connection puzzle, LetterLock, Anagram, Crossword, Word Search, Daily new puzzles, Streak tracking, Stats tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layers+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Layers+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Betweenle free?

Betweenle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Layers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Betweenle or Layers?

Layers is rated higher. Betweenle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Layers averages 4.8 from 161 ratings.

### Do Betweenle or Layers have ads?

Both Betweenle and Layers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Betweenle or Layers?

Betweenle ships an update every 7 months, and Layers monthly. Most recently, Betweenle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Layers on November 5, 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.*