Comparison

Fourword Progress vs Word Puzzle Games

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

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About

Fourword Progress

Features
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Fourword Progress is a word puzzle that never stops expanding. Every puzzle is a 2x2 grid of scrambled words. Solve them, and each square opens into four more — a fractal of letters that goes as deep as you do. The further you zoom, the more challenging the word scrambles can get. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Pick up in seconds, play forever * No ads! • Difficulty that scales as you expand the tree • Shuffle and clear buttons for when you're stuck • Optional hints when a word just won't come to you • Plays fully offline — no account required • Clean, calm design with dark mode and colorblind-friendly options No timers. No streaks to protect. Just you, the letters, and the next level down. Fourword Progress is free to play. If you'd like a little help, hint packs are available as optional in-app purchases.

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Word Puzzle Games

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Smart Word Maker Challenge your vocabulary, sharpen your mind, and enjoy endless word-solving fun with Smart Word Maker. Connect letters, discover hidden words, and complete exciting puzzles designed for players of all ages. Whether you’re looking to relax, practice your spelling, or take on adventurous word challenges, Smart Word Maker has a mode for everyone. Game Modes Theme Mode Explore a variety of themed word packs, including Animals, Food, Travel, Nature, Sports, Science, History, Movies, and many more. Each category offers unique puzzles that test your vocabulary while helping you learn new words. Practice Mode Improve your spelling and word-building skills at your own pace. Solve unlimited puzzles, expand your vocabulary, and master new words through relaxing gameplay without any pressure. Adventure Mode Travel through a world of exciting word challenges. Complete levels, unlock new locations, overcome increasingly difficult puzzles, and collect rewards as you progress on your word adventure. Features • Thousands of challenging word puzzles • Multiple game modes: Theme, Practice, and Adventure • Dozens of exciting word categories • Smooth and relaxing gameplay • Increasing difficulty to keep you challenged • Helpful hints when you get stuck • Improve vocabulary and spelling skills • Suitable for all ages • Play offline anytime, anywhere Privacy policy: https://digitalhole.github.io/DHPrivacy.html Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fourword Progress4 screens
Word Puzzle Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Puzzle Games at none against Fourword Progress's 4. Fourword Progress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Fourword Progress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Word Puzzle Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fourword Progress ships an update every 2 weeks, Word Puzzle Games weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Fourword Progress versus Word Puzzle Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFourword ProgressWord Puzzle Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff MarshallArima Jain

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fourword Progress

One-time4
  • 20 Hints$0.99
  • 45 Hints$1.99
  • 120 Hints$4.99
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  • 250 Hints$9.99
None

Word Puzzle Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fourword Progress free?
Fourword Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Puzzle Games free?
Word Puzzle Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fourword Progress or Word Puzzle Games have ads?
Word Puzzle Games shows ads; Fourword Progress does not.
Which is updated more often, Fourword Progress or Word Puzzle Games?
Fourword Progress ships an update every 2 weeks, and Word Puzzle Games weekly. Most recently, Fourword Progress was updated on October 31, 2026 and Word Puzzle Games on November 5, 2026.

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