# Puzzmo vs Letter Trap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Letter Trap at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. Letter Trap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 17) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Letter Trap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Letter Trap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 179 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Letter Trap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | Letter Trap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-trap/id6745054915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [Matt Dominianni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810570510) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


### Letter Trap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-trap/id6745054915)

This daily word puzzle challenges you to trap letters by spelling words that surround them on the board. It's a strategic game that requires thinking differently about language, space, and patterns. Solve one puzzle a day to uncover the secret five-letter word.

**Highlights:** Daily five-letter word puzzles, Trap letters by spelling surrounding words, Strategic grid-based gameplay, Focus on language, space, and patterns, One puzzle per day

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letter Trap Premium Membership | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick to play
- 👍 Challenging but satisfying
- 👍 Interesting and engaging
- 👍 Rewarding when solved
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is Letter Trap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or Letter Trap?

Letter Trap is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Letter Trap averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or Letter Trap have ads?

Both Puzzmo and Letter Trap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or Letter Trap?

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Letter Trap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Letter Trap on October 23, 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.*