Comparison

Word Stack Solitaire vs Root Word

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

Head to head
About

Word Stack Solitaire

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A word puzzle with the rhythm of solitaire. Move letter cards between stacks, uncover hidden letters and bring each word together. One small move can open up the whole board. Explore more than 1,000 crafted levels, from gentle first puzzles to tricky mystery words and tougher boss boards. When you need a fresh angle, use a hint, shuffle the cards or add a column. Come back for the daily puzzle, build a streak and discover its Golden Word. Want a quicker challenge? Versus mode puts you up against a computer opponent, with game coins at stake. Coins have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for real-world prizes. Collect letters to unlock background themes, choose an avatar and make the game your own. Play in English, Turkish, Spanish or German, with separate progress for each language. Solo puzzles can be played offline. Optional coin packs are available as in-app purchases.

About

Root Word

Engage in a tranquil word puzzle experience with multiple game modes and immersive themes. Progress through daily challenges, grow a virtual forest, and expand your vocabulary with integrated definitions. Earn titles and achievements as you master increasingly difficult puzzles.

Highlights
  • Word Search, Crossword, and Word Wheel puzzles
  • Immersive themes with ambient animations
  • Daily puzzles with auto-save progress
  • Virtual forest growth for completed puzzles
  • In-game word definitions
  • Titles and achievements for mastery
  • Bonus word hunts
Features
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Root Word is a calm, beautifully crafted word puzzle game designed to feel like flipping through a handmade puzzle book. No timers pressuring you. No blaring notifications. Just you, a relaxing moment, and a satisfying puzzle. THREE PUZZLE TYPES Word Search — drag your finger across letters to find hidden words. Crossword — fill in answers guided by clues that teach you something new. Word Wheel — arrange letters into every word you can find. IMMERSIVE THEMES Each theme has its own color palette, ambient background animation, and mood. Wander between worlds like Ocean Breeze, Cozy Kitchen, Night Sky, Old Bookshop, Japanese Garden, and more — each one a different place to settle into. New themes are added regularly. DAILY PUZZLES A new challenge arrives every day. Your progress auto-saves, so you can pick up right where you left off — even days later. GROW YOUR FOREST Every puzzle you complete helps a plant grow. Tend your collection until it matures, and it earns a permanent place in your forest. Grow enough plants and a real tree gets planted on your behalf. WORD DEFINITIONS Tap any word you find to learn what it means. Root Word is a puzzle game that quietly makes you a little better with words. EARN TITLES & ACHIEVEMENTS Climb two parallel paths — one rewarding consistency, one rewarding mastery. Each tier earns you a new title to wear. MASTER EVERY DIFFICULTY Earn stars by completing all three puzzle types at each difficulty level. A small badge of pride for the puzzle-completionists. HUNT FOR BONUS WORDS Finish the word list and keep going — every puzzle hides extra words beyond the main set, waiting for sharp eyes to find them. Root Word is for anyone who loves word puzzles and needs a few relaxing minutes.

Screenshots

Word Stack Solitaire4 screens
Root Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root Word at none against Word Stack Solitaire's 6. Word Stack Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Word Stack Solitaire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Root Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Stack Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, Root Word fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Stack Solitaire versus Root Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Stack SolitaireRoot Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB235 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEmre PehlevanAndrew Murphy

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Word Stack Solitaire

One-time6
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 4$9.99
  • Coin Pack 5$19.99
  • Coin Pack 6$49.99
None

Root Word

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Stack Solitaire free?
Word Stack Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Root Word free?
Root Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Stack Solitaire or Root Word have ads?
Root Word shows ads; Word Stack Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Stack Solitaire or Root Word?
Word Stack Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, and Root Word fortnightly. Most recently, Word Stack Solitaire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Root Word on October 12, 2026.

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