Comparison

Word Myst vs Magic Words!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Myst

Solve word puzzles by deciphering visual clues that represent puns, mashups, or metaphors. This game offers a relaxed pace with no timers, multiple themed level packs, and helpful hints to guide you through challenging riddles.

Highlights
  • Visual riddle gameplay
  • Themed level packs
  • Tap to select letters
  • Hint system
  • No timers
  • Unlock new packs
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WordMyst is a unique puzzle game where images hold the key to solving mystery words. Each level presents a quirky visual clue — a pun, mashup, or metaphor — and your task is to guess the word it represents. With increasing difficulty, multiple level packs, and smart hint systems, WordMyst is a fun and challenging brain game for all ages. Features: 6 themed Level Packs with increasing difficulty Dozens of handcrafted visual puzzles Tap to select letters and solve mystery words Hints and Give Up options for tricky moments Unlock new packs by solving puzzles No timers — play at your own pace Think you can outsmart the image? Dive into WordMyst and put your brain to the test!

About

Magic Words!

Embark on an endless word-finding adventure with over 3,000 levels. Strategize with powerful boosters to overcome challenges and unlock new areas. Track your progress and discover surprising twists in this engaging word game.

Highlights
  • 3,000+ cleverly designed levels
  • Endless journey with unfolding chapters
  • Powerful boosters for strategic advantage
  • Track best runs, streaks, and milestones
  • Unlock new board styles
  • Timed challenges and precision-based levels
Features
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Step into an endless journey through the world of Magic Words. Progress through chapters, unlock new areas, and discover fresh twists that keep the journey surprising. Some levels push you to think fast — chaining short, sneaky words before the timer slips away. Others demand patience, precision, and the ability to spot the one high-value word hiding in plain sight. Along the way, you’ll have access to powerful boosters that can swing a tight round in your favor — let the Ice Ball trap a heartbeat of time in crystal and freeze the clock, call on your Magic Wand to quietly steer you toward a real word on the board, or bring down the Magic Hammer on a letter to crack open a long word. Use them wisely, save them for the moments that matter, and build your strategy. In Magic Words! you will: - Play through 3,000+ cleverly designed, brand-new levels - Follow an endless journey as new chapters unfold - Use powerful boosters to push past tight rounds - Track your best runs, streaks, and milestones as you improve - Unlock new board styles as the world changes around you Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Myst4 screens
Magic Words!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Words! at 4.8 against Word Myst's 3.0. Magic Words! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Myst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Words! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Words! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Words! has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Myst ships an update every 3 days, Magic Words! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Myst versus Magic Words!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord MystMagic Words!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB277 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWilliam GarciaFeel Games Yazilim Oyun ve Bilisim Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

Word Myst

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Words!

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Myst

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

Magic Words!

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • Offer 3$2.99
  • Offer 7$6.99
  • Offer 8$7.99
Show 6 more
  • No Ads Bundle 1$9.99
  • Offer 15$14.99
  • Offer 30$29.99
  • Offer 50$49.99
  • Offer 60$59.99
  • Offer 100$99.99

Questions

Is Word Myst free?
Word Myst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Words! free?
Magic Words! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Myst or Magic Words!?
Magic Words! is rated higher. Word Myst averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Words! averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Word Myst or Magic Words! have ads?
Both Word Myst and Magic Words! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Myst or Magic Words!?
Word Myst ships an update every 3 days, and Magic Words! daily. Most recently, Word Myst was updated on October 17, 2026 and Magic Words! on October 24, 2026.

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