# SandyStrands vs LinkyWord

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SandyStrands at none against LinkyWord's 5. LinkyWord's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LinkyWord sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SandyStrands asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SandyStrands against 5.0 for LinkyWord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | SandyStrands | LinkyWord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkyword/id6756903656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Herz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828013058) | [Nilufer Sagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863584384) |

## What reviewers say

### SandyStrands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954)

Connect letters to find words and solve puzzles. This game emphasizes family connections and offers a relaxing word-finding experience.

**Highlights:** Word finding puzzles, Letter connection gameplay, Family-themed experience, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LinkyWord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkyword/id6756903656)

Connect words by starting each new word with the last two letters of the previous one. Build long chains, solve daily puzzles, and improve your vocabulary and problem-solving skills in this visually appealing word game.

**Highlights:** Word chaining gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Daily puzzles, Hint system, Vocabulary training, Stunning visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streak Save | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catch Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SandyStrands free?

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

### Is LinkyWord free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SandyStrands or LinkyWord?

SandyStrands and LinkyWord are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do SandyStrands or LinkyWord have ads?

Neither SandyStrands nor LinkyWord 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.*