Comparison

Word Shift vs The Words Between

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

Head to head
About

Word Shift

Features
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Word Shift — the word puzzle where YOU control the board. Slide any tile to any spot, spell the goal words, and uncover the hidden bonus words buried in the grid. Every match triggers oddly satisfying cascades, particles, and combos. Simple to learn, impossible to put down. HOW TO PLAY • Drag to swap any two tiles — total freedom, no rigid rules • Spell the goal words shown at the top • Hunt hidden bonus words revealed only as clues (E__M_L_) • Trigger cascades and chain reactions for huge scores FEATURES • 10,000+ handcrafted levels, plus endless procedurally generated puzzles • New tile mechanics unlock as you go: Frozen, Multiplier, Chained, Bomb & Color tiles • A relaxing winding level map to explore • Collect every word you discover — hit milestones to unlock tile skins • Daily Challenge + 7-day streak rewards • Power-ups to help when you're stuck • Play 100% offline — no wifi needed • Free to play GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Word Shift sharpens vocabulary, spelling, and pattern recognition while you relax. Perfect for a 2-minute break or a long unwind session. Whether you love crosswords, anagrams, word search, or brain puzzles — Word Shift is your next obsession. Download free and start spelling!

About

The Words Between

Features
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My name is Mark. Book-Mark. Words have gone missing from the books, and I need your help to put them back! Connect scrambled letters to find each missing word. Every word you solve restores part of the page, brings the book back to life, and moves the story forward. Together, we’ll meet memorable characters, uncover mysteries, discover surprises, and reveal how every tale ends. EXPLORE A LIBRARY FULL OF STORIES • Mysteries • Romance • Crime • Fairy tales • Fantasy • Science fiction • And more PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Complete a page during a quick break or settle in and finish an entire book. With quick loading and no Wi-Fi required, you can continue your story anytime, anywhere. FEATURES • Play offline with no Wi-Fi required • Connect scrambled letters to form words • Find the missing words on every page • Reveal complete stories page by page • Explore a growing library of books • Face simple puzzles with increasing challenge • Meet your loyal companion, Book-Mark The books are waiting.

Screenshots

Word Shift4 screens
The Words Between4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Shift at none against The Words Between's 7. Word Shift also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 Words Between sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Word Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Word Shift versus The Words Between: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ShiftThe Words Between
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTazigra LLCRekspot Inc

In-app purchases

None

Word Shift

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

The Words Between

One-time7
  • Remove Ads Discount$1.99
  • Coins 1$1.99
  • Bundle 1$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Coins 2$3.99
  • Bundle 2$6.99
  • Coins 3$16.99

Questions

Is Word Shift free?
Word Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Words Between free?
The Words Between is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Shift or The Words Between have ads?
Both Word Shift and The Words Between show ads.

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