# Word Link Puzzle vs SYNKO

Word Link Puzzle and SYNKO both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SYNKO's written reviews are positive against 28% of Word Link Puzzle's. Word Link Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 4) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Word Link Puzzle against 5.0 for SYNKO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Link Puzzle has 6.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Word Link Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of SYNKO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Link Puzzle | SYNKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-link-puzzle-word-games/id6748893286/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peace Word Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787839993) | [Matt Schabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790600595) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Link Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-link-puzzle-word-games/id6748893286)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Connect familiar compound words and well-known phrases to form word chains. This game enhances logical thinking and expands vocabulary through challenging levels and diverse themes. Enjoy an immersive experience with minimal ads.

**Highlights:** Form word chains, Connect compound words, Expand vocabulary, Improve logical thinking, Diverse themes, Minimal ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun concept
- 😃 Challenging but fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads, even during gameplay
- 🐛 Glitchy with freezing issues
- 💰 Paid to remove ads but they still persist

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent responsiveness of controls

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency and interruptions
- Improve stability and reduce glitches


### SYNKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593)

A 5x5 word-grid game where players fill a board with tiles to form words. Strategic placement and special tiles are key to scoring points as the grid fills up. Compete daily, challenge friends, or practice without pressure.

**Highlights:** 5x5 word grid gameplay, Daily challenges with leaderboards, 2-player versus mode, Practice mode, Special tiles (Wild, Switch, Remove), Progress tracking and badges, Cross-device progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Link Puzzle free?

Word Link Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SYNKO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Link Puzzle or SYNKO?

SYNKO is rated higher. Word Link Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while SYNKO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Word Link Puzzle or SYNKO have ads?

Neither Word Link Puzzle nor SYNKO shows ads.

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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.*