# Associations! vs Word Connections Master

The clearest difference is chart position: Word Connections Master at #117 against Associations!'s unranked. Word Connections Master also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Associations!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Associations! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Word Connections Master sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Associations! ships an update every 4 days, Word Connections Master every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Associations! | Word Connections Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connections-master/id6781159021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 7 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ikuhei Kure](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837581334) | [QuriousBit Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715784154) |

## What reviewers say

### Associations!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/associations/id6757896643)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


### Word Connections Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connections-master/id6781159021)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This word game challenges you to find the hidden connections and categories between groups of words. It's a relaxing brain teaser that sharpens your vocabulary, pattern recognition, and understanding of language.

**Highlights:** Group words by hidden connections, Hundreds of word association puzzles, Progressive difficulty, Gentle hint system, New puzzles added regularly, Clean, minimal design

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Word Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Category Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Word Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 25 Category Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Word Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Category Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Associations! free?

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

### Is Word Connections Master free?

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

### Do Associations! or Word Connections Master have ads?

Both Associations! and Word Connections Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Associations! or Word Connections Master?

Associations! ships an update every 4 days, and Word Connections Master every 8 days. Most recently, Associations! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Word Connections Master on October 28, 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.*