# WindDown vs Five Star Words

The clearest difference is monetization model: Five Star Words at free against WindDown's ad-supported. WindDown's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WindDown against 5.0 for Five Star Words. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindDown has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindDown | Five Star Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winddown-daily-word-game/id6741785933/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-star-words/id6768055966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Inspired Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301414701) | [William Thibodeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896534723) |

## What reviewers say

### WindDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winddown-daily-word-game/id6741785933)

Engage in a calming word puzzle game designed for mindful brain training and stress relief. Choose from three difficulty levels and enjoy a peaceful gaming experience. Track your progress, participate in monthly challenges, and share your results with friends.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzles, 3 difficulty levels, Mindful design, Apple Watch support, Streak tracking, Monthly challenges, Puzzle archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Five Star Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-star-words/id6768055966)

A fast-paced word puzzle game where you guess a five-letter word in six tries. Earn points for quick solutions and enjoy bonus rounds. Features include hints, lives, and level progression for a satisfying challenge.

**Highlights:** Five-letter word puzzles, Six-guess limit, Score rewards for speed, Bonus phrase rounds, Hints available, Lives and streaks, Level progression

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindDown free?

WindDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Five Star Words free?

Five Star Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WindDown or Five Star Words?

WindDown and Five Star Words are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

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