Comparison

PolyWord vs Word Puddle

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

Head to head
About

PolyWord

Engage with crossword puzzles to learn vocabulary in six languages. Spell words using a letter wheel, with clues provided in English. Each level is auto-generated and offers pronunciation and translation for learned words.

Highlights
  • Learn vocabulary in 6 languages
  • Auto-generated crossword levels
  • Word pronunciation and translation
  • Offline play
  • Vocabulary notebook
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
Features
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PolyWord turns crossword puzzles into a fun way to learn real vocabulary. Drag across the letter wheel to spell words in German, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, French — or English — and watch them lock into the crossword grid. Every clue is shown in English, so you always know what you're learning. Each level is generated just for you: the letters on the wheel come from a single word family, so every puzzle is solvable and every solve teaches you something new. When you complete a word, a card shows its article, spelling and translation — and PolyWord can even pronounce it out loud. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Six languages in one app — German, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, French and English • Endless, auto-generated levels that scale with your skill • Five scenic puzzle backgrounds — Underwater, Lake, Forest, Sunset and Space • Earn a point for every single word you find, plus a bonus for each level • A letter wheel with satisfying haptics, sound and animation • Word cards with articles, translations and pronunciation • Your own vocabulary notebook of every word you discover • Hints when you're stuck, plus a shuffle button to reveal new options • Light, dark and warm themes • Play offline — no account, no sign-up LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY PolyWord is built for language learners and puzzle lovers alike. Whether you're brushing up on German articles, expanding your Spanish, or just enjoy a good word game, every session grows your vocabulary a little more. Download PolyWord and start spelling your way to a new language today.

About

Word Puddle

Features
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Word Puddle is a cozy word game for kids that grows a living watershed as they play. Drag across the letter puddle to spell words, fill the crossword, and watch ponds, creeks, and marshes bloom to life with every level. Made by a dad for his own kids. No ads, ever. Never pay to win. SPELL AND GROW Every finished level grows the world behind the game. Rain pools into a first puddle, the puddle becomes a pond, herons arrive, and ten watery habitats fill in one by one. Kids can always see what they will grow next. FIND BONUS WORDS Extra words are never wrong answers. Each one is a reward: it drops a droplet into the Puddle Meter, and when the puddle splashes, a new Puddle Pal surfaces to live in the scene. COLLECT AND CUSTOMIZE Earn coins by playing, then spend them on puddle styles, trace effects, tile colors, and celebrations. Collect stickers by discovering their words. You never need to buy anything to enjoy the whole game. FIVE WORLDS, ONE FAMILY With over 4,000 levels across five worlds: - Sprout: first words, short and sweet - Explorer: bigger words for word detectives - Champion: tricky puzzles for super spellers - Grown-Up: the full challenge - Sesquipedalian: eight-letter wheels for word champions Grown-ups get a real word game too, so the whole family can play the same app. KIND BY DESIGN - No ads, no tracking, nothing leaves your device - Hints are free and refill every level - No timers, no failure, no pressure - Words are spoken aloud so early readers connect spelling to sound - VoiceOver, Reduce Motion, and haptics settings supported FOR PARENTS Word Puddle collects no personal data. Optional purchases (a cosmetic pack and convenience coins) exist to support the developer and sit behind a parental gate. They are never required to play or win. The full privacy policy is available inside the app and at frazerdesignco.com. Come grow your puddle. The water is warm!

Screenshots

PolyWord4 screens
Word Puddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PolyWord at 15.0 against Word Puddle's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PolyWord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Word Puddle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PolyWord versus Word Puddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyWordWord Puddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKubra TercanLANCE LAMONT FRAZER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PolyWord

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
4 purchases

Word Puddle

One-time4
  • Aurora Pack$1.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • 1000 Coins$4.99
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  • 5000 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is PolyWord free?
PolyWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Puddle free?
Word Puddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PolyWord or Word Puddle have ads?
Neither PolyWord nor Word Puddle shows ads.

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