Bullpen vs Letters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bullpen
This logic puzzle game combines elements of Sudoku and Minesweeper. Place bulls according to specific rules, with increasing difficulty options. Enjoy daily challenges and an ad-free experience.
- Place one bull per pen, row, and column
- Bulls cannot touch each other (diagonally included)
- Hard mode: two bulls per pen, row, and column
- Ad-free and privacy-focused gameplay
- Daily new puzzles
- Pro Mode with 5,000+ levels and Free Play
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Welcome to Bullpen – a clean, logic-based puzzle game where every bull must be placed just right. It's like Sudoku meets Minesweeper. Simple Rules, Deep Strategy – Place one bull per pen, row, and column – Bulls cannot touch each other, even diagonally – For extra difficulty, hard mode requires two bulls per pen, row, and column Ad-Free & Privacy-Focused – Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads and complete data privacy – Also doesn't require internet to play Daily Puzzles – New puzzles every day to keep your mind engaged – See if you can get the fastest time Pro Mode – Access all 5,000 levels + unlock Free Play mode – Advanced statistics and sync progress across devices with iCloud Why Bullpen? – Minimalist design for a focused, enjoyable experience – Easy to learn yet challenging enough to satisfy puzzle enthusiasts – Ideal for both quick sessions and longer play times Ready to test your logic? Download Bullpen now and start solving puzzles your way!
Letters
This daily word game offers a fresh, shared puzzle each day where players tap to spell high-scoring words from a single grid. Compete globally, aim for the lowest score in Golf mode, or race against the clock in Timed mode. Unlock achievements and climb leaderboards with satisfying gameplay.
- Daily shared word puzzles
- Tap to spell words
- Bonus Tiles for extra points
- Classic, Golf, and Timed modes
- Global leaderboards
- Unlockable achievements
- Sleek design with haptic feedback
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LETTERS – The Daily Word Game That Spells FUN Think fast, spell smart, and rise to the top! LETTERS is the daily word game that’ll hook you from your first move. Every day brings a fresh, shared puzzle where the only limit is your vocabulary - and your strategy. A brand new game that feel familiar to any word game enthusiast! ========== ** One Grid. One Challenge. Everyone Competes. ** In LETTERS, the rules are simple, but the competition is fierce. Every player gets the same grid of letters each day. Your mission? Tap to spell the highest-scoring words you can. No need to connect letters — just pick the best combo and submit. Once you do, fresh letters fall into the grid, opening up new possibilities. Choose wisely to build massive scores! ========== ** Power Up Your Play ** Keep an eye out for Bonus Tiles - they’re randomly placed each day and don’t move once they appear. Hit them just right and rack up extra points. Every word you play is a chance to multiply your score and edge ahead of the competition. ========== ** Many Ways to Play ** Whether you’ve got five minutes or fifty, LETTERS fits your playstyle: - Classic: Spell words, take your time, get the high score. - Golf: Aim for the lowest score you can. - Timed: Earn as many points as you can by spelling fast and furious before time runs out. ========== ** Climb the Ranks. Earn the Glory. ** Check the daily leaderboard to see how you stack up against friends, rivals, and word wizards around the world. Crush your personal bests and unlock over 50 unique achievements as you play. And, of course, share your results in your group chats without revealing any info, or share your words to show off your big brain. ========== ** It’s Brainy. It’s Bold. It’s Addictive. ** LETTERS is easy to pick up and impossible to put down. With its sleek design, satisfying haptic feedback, and daily puzzles that challenge your wit and creativity, it’s the perfect bite-sized brain workout - every single day. Download LETTERS now and join the global spelling showdown. One grid. One chance a day. Infinite bragging rights. Play LETTERS today! ========== Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thelettersgame.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bullpen at 1.3K against Letters's 9. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Bullpen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Letters sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bullpen against 4.8 for Letters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bullpen has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Bullpen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Letters's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bullpen | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Williames | Charles Etzel |
Customer experience
Bullpen
Letters
Bugs and requests
Bullpen
Reported bugs
2 issues- Annoying bull sound effect
- Difficulty progression issues (needing to replay lower levels)
Requested features
3 requests- More levels for free version
- Auto-placement tool for faster solving
- Additional customization options (colors, markings)
Letters
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bullpen
- Pro Version$4.99
Letters
- Pro Player Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Player Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Player Lifetime$24.99









