# Association Master vs Topingo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topingo at none against Association Master's 17. Topingo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Association Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Association Master ships an update fortnightly, Topingo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Association Master | Topingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 414 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Laurent Davesne](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798336706) |

## 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


### Topingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topingo/id6804616759)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Association Master free?

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

### Is Topingo free?

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

### Do Association Master or Topingo have ads?

Association Master shows ads; Topingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Association Master or Topingo?

Association Master ships an update fortnightly, and Topingo every 2 days. Most recently, Association Master was updated on November 1, 2026 and Topingo on October 29, 2026.

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