Comparison

Duplicate vs The Palavo Word Game

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

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About

Duplicate

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The same letters. The same board. Your challenge: find the best move. Play duplicate Scrabble solo or with friends. Every player receives the same rack each round. Find the word that scores the most points, then see the best possible word — the TOP — placed on the shared board. PLAY WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Discover the game in three guided rounds, then continue solo. Create an account to keep your discovery and play with friends. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Practise solo, create a private game for friends, or join a public game. Share an invitation link and return to your games whenever you like. A WORD CHALLENGE EVERY DAY Explore varied themes: anagrams, placement, word extensions, blanks or rare letters. Play one attempt per challenge, then compare your move with the best solution and discover the revealed words. The calendar lets you revisit published challenges, your results and your daily streak. DISCOVER NEW WORDS Search the built-in dictionary, explore available definitions, and play in French or English with your chosen dictionary. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Compare your score with the TOP and discover moves you missed. Round history also lets you revisit boards and compare recorded player placements. The entire game is free. No ads or subscriptions. An internet connection is required. Some older rounds do not have a detailed preview.

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The Palavo Word Game

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Find the move you missed. Play Palavo with equal letters, a shared vocabulary level and a coach that reviews every move. SAME RACK Both players receive the same letters on the same board. Each scores their own choice, and the better move advances the board. Compare what you saw without one player getting a better draw. LEARN FROM EVERY MOVE The coach compares your play with the engine’s best move, considering both points and the letters left on your rack. Review the word, its value and your accuracy after the game, or enable coaching during play. Hints are a shared game setting for both players. CHOOSE YOUR GAME Classic uses a 15 × 15 board, premium squares, blanks and exchanges. Claim scores the tiles you control: play through an opponent’s tile to take it over. The daily puzzle gives everyone the same eight-round challenge. PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL Choose from five computer opponents and four vocabulary levels. The chosen vocabulary applies to both sides. All 34 word lists are stored on your device. PLAY TOGETHER Pass one device between two players, or exchange invitation links with friends, whatever phone they use. Link games need no account. Remote opponents can chat and share photos, with reporting and blocking controls. On iPhone, Game Center also supports turn-based matches and turn notifications. OFFLINE WHEN YOU PLAY LOCALLY Computer games, pass-and-play, the daily puzzle and the coach work offline. Sending turns to remote opponents, chat, advertising and purchases need an internet connection. FREE PLAY, OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL Every mode, word list, opponent and coaching feature is free. Ads may appear between games, never during a turn. One purchase removes the ads; there is no subscription. EXTRA RULES Bonus words: Choose up to two words, separated by a comma. Each earns 20 extra points once per player. Turn timer: 30 / 60 s. Start your turn to reveal your tiles. After the limit: -1 point per second, also while away. This game does not change your rating.

Screenshots

Duplicate4 screens
The Palavo Word Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duplicate at none against The Palavo Word Game's 1. Duplicate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). The Palavo Word Game's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support 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. The Palavo Word Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Duplicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duplicate ships an update every 2 weeks, The Palavo Word Game every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Duplicate versus The Palavo Word Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuplicateThe Palavo Word Game
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVANILOROomny B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Duplicate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Palavo Word Game

One-time1
  • Palavo without ads$5.99

Questions

Is Duplicate free?
Duplicate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Palavo Word Game free?
The Palavo Word Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Duplicate or The Palavo Word Game have ads?
The Palavo Word Game shows ads; Duplicate does not.
Which is updated more often, Duplicate or The Palavo Word Game?
Duplicate ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Palavo Word Game every 3 days. Most recently, Duplicate was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Palavo Word Game on October 25, 2026.

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