# Bloobi vs We Know Names

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloobi at 97% against We Know Names's 0%. Bloobi also leads on ads (none vs shown). We Know Names's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloobi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and We Know Names sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloobi ships an update fortnightly, We Know Names every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloobi | We Know Names |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloobi/id6504361069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34** | — |
| Positive reviews | **97.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [For One Red AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724180039) | [Kristoffer Samuelsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767111211) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloobi/id6504361069)

Unscramble letters to form words within a time limit. Earn extra time for each word found. Compete with friends in real-time or play solo to test your vocabulary skills.

**Highlights:** Unscramble letters, Build words, Timed gameplay, Add time to clock, Multiplayer battle mode, Live results, Solo mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Pangram Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Pangram Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive word game
- 🧠 Great for the brain
- 👍 Daily puzzle anticipation
- 🤝 Fun with friends/family
- 📚 Learning new words

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Limited plays per day
- 🤔 Difficulty with multiplayer setup
- 🤷‍♀️ Some words flagged incorrectly
- ⚖️ Perceived unfair advantage for early players

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer join button not working
- Cooperative mode not available as described
- Words flagged as invalid when they are valid

**Requested features**

- Access past daily puzzles/archives
- Free play/practice mode
- More accessible ways to suggest words
- Built-in notification for streak
- More than one game per day


### We Know Names

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-know-names/id6670701833)

A fast-paced word and name game that challenges your quick thinking and memory. Score rare answers to win in various game modes, from quick rounds to online challenges.

**Highlights:** Fast word and name gameplay, Rare answer scoring system, Multiple game modes (Quick Round, Rush, Series), Online and local multiplayer, First-name challenges by gender and initial, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| We Know Names Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloobi free?

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

### Is We Know Names free?

We Know Names is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bloobi or We Know Names have ads?

We Know Names shows ads; Bloobi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bloobi or We Know Names?

Bloobi ships an update fortnightly, and We Know Names every 5 days. Most recently, Bloobi was updated on October 12, 2026 and We Know Names on October 3, 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.*