# Word Match vs Griddle

The clearest difference is monetization model: Griddle at ad-supported against Word Match's free with in-app purchases. Word Match's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 43%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Griddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Word Match against 4.9 for Griddle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Word Match's written reviews are positive against 43% of Griddle's.

Word Match ships an update every 10 days, Griddle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Match | Griddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-card-solitaire/id6756910716/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #110 |
| Size | 434 MB | 512 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) | [Cheer Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850695385) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-card-solitaire/id6756910716)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This game merges word association with card sorting for a unique brain challenge. Drag cards into categories based on word meaning or visual clues to keep your mind active and unwind.

**Highlights:** Word and visual card matching, Drag-and-drop controls, Magic booster for help, Global leaderboards, Offline play, Smart hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


### Griddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a detective adventure with logic puzzles that challenge your attention to detail. Uncover hidden clues, cross-reference evidence, and solve mysterious cases to reveal the truth. This brain-training game offers satisfying challenges for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Investigative puzzle gameplay, Uncover hidden clues, Solve mysterious cases, Logic and attention to detail challenges, Brain-training detective adventure

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 7000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Match free?

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

### Is Griddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Match or Griddle?

Griddle is rated higher. Word Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Griddle averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Word Match or Griddle have ads?

Both Word Match and Griddle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Match or Griddle?

Word Match ships an update every 10 days, and Griddle every 6 days. Most recently, Word Match was updated on November 10, 2026 and Griddle on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word Match or Griddle?

Word Match currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Griddle at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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