# Association Master vs tap!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tap! at none against Association Master's 17. tap! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Association Master sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. tap! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Association Master ships an update fortnightly, tap! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Association Master | tap! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/association-master-word-game/id6742409587/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 414 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Arif Burak Akar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765368179) |

## What reviewers say

### Association Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/association-master-word-game/id6742409587)

This game challenges you to find connections between sets of four words or items. Progress through increasingly complex puzzles to build your vocabulary and sharpen your mind. Enjoy a relaxing, low-stress experience with no timers.

**Highlights:** Uncover sets of associated words/items, Categories from bullfighting to tree parts, Increasing puzzle complexity, Jumbled word lists to categorize, Hints and help available, No timer for relaxed play

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Coins Offer Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 10 Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10+10 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 20 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 10 + Words Hint 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20+20 Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 20 + Words Hint 20 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Words Hint 50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great word puzzle game
- 👍 Loving the game
- 👍 Very good educational game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🙄 No free hints
- 🙄 Repeats the same words a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Game goes to a different language chapter after completing a chapter
- Purchased hints not delivered

**Requested features**

- Allow users to see the category of the final tiles
- Give help bonuses at level completions, bonus rounds, and daily claims


### tap!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap/id6746405380)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Association Master free?

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

### Is tap! free?

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

### Do Association Master or tap! have ads?

Both Association Master and tap! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Association Master or tap!?

Association Master ships an update fortnightly, and tap! every 2 days. Most recently, Association Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and tap! on October 17, 2026.

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