Word Shift vs The Words Between
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Shift
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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!
The Words Between
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. The Words Between sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Word Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Word Shift | The Words Between |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tazigra LLC | Rekspot Inc |
In-app purchases
Word Shift
No in-app purchases
The Words Between
- 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
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