# Puzzmo vs TED Tumblewords

The clearest difference is rating: TED Tumblewords at 4.7 against Puzzmo's 3.7. TED Tumblewords also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 43%). Puzzmo's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

TED Tumblewords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 643 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 58% of TED Tumblewords's.

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | TED Tumblewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[4.7 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ted-tumblewords/id6747726909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

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

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Word, #137 Top Free · 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


### TED Tumblewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ted-tumblewords/id6747726909)

This app combines word puzzles with 3D color matching cube mechanics. Solve daily puzzles to spell words, reveal TED-inspired trivia, and enhance your vocabulary. Compete with players worldwide and collect fascinating fact cards.

**Highlights:** Word puzzle and 3D color matching cube mechanics, Daily puzzles and challenges, TED-inspired trivia and fact cards, Multiplayer battles and leaderboards, Vocabulary and spelling enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addicting
- 🚀 Blast to play and highly addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't recognize valid words
- 🐛 Slow performance and stuttering
- 💸 Ads and high price tag

**Reported bugs**

- Can't share progress across devices
- Forced to start over after Netflix era

**Requested features**

- Allow submitting valid words to be added
- Provide a casual, zen mode without pressure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is TED Tumblewords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or TED Tumblewords?

TED Tumblewords is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while TED Tumblewords averages 4.7 from 643 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or TED Tumblewords have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; TED Tumblewords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or TED Tumblewords?

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, and TED Tumblewords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on November 4, 2026 and TED Tumblewords 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.*