Comparison

Utter Word vs Sliding Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Utter Word

Features
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Utter Word is the ultimate fast-paced, social word game that challenges your vocabulary and quick thinking. With just six attempts to guess five-letter words, each round is a thrilling test of wit and speed. Unlike daily puzzles, Utter Word lets you play games throughout the day—perfect for quick mental breaks or intense head-to-head battles. Challenge friends, track scores, and compete in groups, all while racing against the clock. The unique tie-breaker based on fastest completion time adds a strategic twist that keeps every game exciting and competitive. Whether you’re playing solo or squaring off with pals, Utter Word delivers a fresh, fun, and addictive word game experience every time you play.

About

Sliding Puzzle

Features
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Slidey is the classic sliding tile puzzle, beautifully reimagined. Slide the tiles to put the numbers back in order, or rebuild a gorgeous picture piece by piece. Pick your challenge: a relaxed 3x3, the timeless 4x4, or a tough 5x5 for true masters. Every board is shuffled to be guaranteed solvable, so you always have a fair shot at the perfect run. FEATURES - Numbers and picture modes - Three board sizes for every skill level - A fresh Daily Challenge every day, with streak rewards - Earn coins and unlock new board themes and picture packs - Hints and undo for when you get stuck - Track your best times and fewest moves - Clean, modern design with satisfying haptics - Play offline and free, with no interruptions Whether you have a minute to unwind or want to chase a new record, Slidey is the perfect brain game to keep your mind sharp. Download and start sliding today!

Screenshots

Utter Word4 screens
Sliding Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Utter Word at none against Sliding Puzzle's 4. Utter Word also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Sliding Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Sliding Puzzle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Utter Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Utter Word ships an update every 6 weeks, Sliding Puzzle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Utter Word versus Sliding Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtter WordSliding Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScallioAnastassiya Shugaley

In-app purchases

None

Utter Word

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sliding Puzzle

One-time4
  • Coins - Small (500)$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coins - Medium (1500)$2.99
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  • Coins - Large (5000)$6.99

Questions

Is Utter Word free?
Utter Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sliding Puzzle free?
Sliding Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Utter Word or Sliding Puzzle have ads?
Sliding Puzzle shows ads; Utter Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Utter Word or Sliding Puzzle?
Utter Word ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sliding Puzzle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Utter Word was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sliding Puzzle on October 25, 2026.

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