Comparison

Bullpen vs Letters

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Bullpen4 screens
Letters4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bullpen versus Letters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullpenLetters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better9
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WilliamesCharles Etzel

Customer experience

Bullpen

All ratings1,270 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%

Letters

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

Bullpen

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
3 purchases

Letters

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Player Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Player Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Player Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Bullpen free?
Bullpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Letters free?
Letters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bullpen or Letters?
Bullpen is rated higher. Bullpen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Letters averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Bullpen or Letters have ads?
Neither Bullpen nor Letters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bullpen or Letters?
Bullpen ships an update weekly, and Letters weekly. Most recently, Bullpen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Letters on July 25, 2026.

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