Comparison

Word Path Trace vs Wend

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

Head to head
About

Word Path Trace

This word puzzle game challenges you to trace hidden words on a grid, using every letter tile exactly once. It combines word-finding with logic, requiring strategic thinking to complete each level. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers and the ability to undo moves.

Highlights
  • Trace hidden words
  • Use every tile exactly once
  • Logic-based puzzle solving
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • No timers or pressure
  • Undo and retry moves
Features
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Trace every tile. Leave nothing behind. A word puzzle where finding the words is only half the challenge. Word Path Search is a word puzzle that's part word-search, part logic game. Every level hands you a grid of letter tiles — your job is to drag across neighboring letters to trace hidden words of growing length: a 3-letter word, a 4, a 5, a 6, and beyond. But there's a twist that makes this game different from any word-search you've played: - Every tile must be used — exactly once. Words can't overlap, and no letter can be left stranded. A grid isn't solved until it's completely, perfectly filled. - Finding a word isn't enough. That obvious 4-letter word might be a trap, fencing off a tile you needed elsewhere. Real solving means thinking ahead, not just spotting letters. - Stuck? Just tap to undo. Painted yourself into a corner? Tap any word to release its tiles and try a different path. Experiment freely — there's always a way out. Features - Multiple difficulty levels, from quick warmups to brain-bending grids - Hundreds of handcrafted levels — and every board is consistent, so you can revisit any level exactly as it was - Clean, minimalist design that keeps the focus on the puzzle - No timers, no pressure — solve at your own pace - Pick up right where you left off, anytime Whether you've got five minutes in line or an hour to unwind, this game gives your brain the satisfying click of a puzzle that fits together just right. Inspired by word puzzle games, word search, wend, word path Download Word Path and start tracing.

About

Wend

Trace paths through letter grids to spell hidden words and clear the board. This daily brain teaser offers fresh challenges every day, with hundreds of levels and support for over 40 languages. Enjoy a relaxing experience with light and dark themes, and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Daily fresh puzzles
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted levels
  • 40+ languages supported
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements and badges
  • Offline play
Features
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Wend is the daily word path puzzle that turns a simple grid of letters into a brain-teasing adventure. Trace a path from letter to letter, spell the hidden words, and clear every board. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Fresh puzzles land every day, so there's always a new challenge waiting - perfect for a quick mental warm-up or a relaxing wind-down. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe across connected letters to trace a path - Spell a hidden word to lock it in - Clear all the words to complete the level - Climb the levels and keep your daily streak alive FEATURES - Daily puzzles: a fresh brain workout every single day - Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, from easy to expert - 40+ languages supported - Global leaderboards: compete for the top weekly rank - Achievements and badges to unlock as you improve - Calming design with light and dark themes - Play offline, anytime, anywhere - 100% free LOVE LINKEDIN-STYLE DAILY BRAIN GAMES? If you enjoy quick daily logic puzzles like Tango, Queens, Zip and Patches, Wend will feel right at home on your screen. Add it to your daily routine alongside your favorite word and number games and keep every part of your brain sharp. Download Wend now and find the words hiding in today's puzzle!

Screenshots

Word Path Trace4 screens
Wend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wend at none against Word Path Trace's 3. Word Path Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Path Trace sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Wend asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Word Path Trace against 4.7 for Wend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 82 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Path Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, Wend every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Path Trace versus Wend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Path TraceWend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (157 ratings) — better4.7 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnerblooming LLCOlaasoft MMC

Customer experience

Word Path Trace

All ratings156 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

Wend

All ratings82 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Word Path Trace

One-time3
  • Solution pack$1.99
  • Hint pack$1.99
  • Remove ads forever$9.99
None

Wend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Path Trace free?
Word Path Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wend free?
Wend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Path Trace or Wend?
Word Path Trace is rated higher. Word Path Trace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Wend averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do Word Path Trace or Wend have ads?
Both Word Path Trace and Wend show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Path Trace or Wend?
Word Path Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wend every 6 weeks. Most recently, Word Path Trace was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wend on October 25, 2026.

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