# Word vs Imposter Game

The clearest difference is rating: Word at 5.0 against Imposter Game's 4.2. Word also leads on ads (none vs shown). Imposter Game's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Imposter Game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imposter Game has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Word ships an update every 4 months, Imposter Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word | Imposter Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-zilla/id6747300689/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imposter-game-spymate/id6802727004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 5 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [james gibbens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820693723) | [Mage Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728851521) |

## What reviewers say

### Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-zilla/id6747300689)

Engage in an addictive word puzzle game that challenges your vocabulary and strategic thinking. Discover hidden words across hundreds of levels with progressive difficulty. Enjoy daily brain training and improve your spelling skills.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Three difficulty modes, Hint system, Letter reveal power-ups, Coin rewards and achievements, Game Center integration, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Imposter Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imposter-game-spymate/id6802727004)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

A party word game where players try to identify the imposter who doesn't know the secret word. Give clues, debate, and vote to uncover the spy before they win.

**Highlights:** Secret word gameplay, Clue-giving mechanic, Debate and accusation, Player voting system, Quick rounds, Easy to learn

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imposter Game - Spymate / Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Imposter Game - Spymate / Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word free?

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

### Is Imposter Game free?

Imposter Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Word or Imposter Game?

Word is rated higher. Word averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Imposter Game averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Word or Imposter Game have ads?

Imposter Game shows ads; Word does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word or Imposter Game?

Word ships an update every 4 months, and Imposter Game every 5 days. Most recently, Word was updated on October 21, 2026 and Imposter Game on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*