# PicWords™ vs PixWords® Scenes

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixWords® Scenes at monthly against PicWords™'s every 5 months. PixWords® Scenes also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 124) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). PicWords™'s advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 76%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicWords™ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PixWords® Scenes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PicWords™ against 4.8 for PixWords® Scenes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixWords® Scenes has 3.1K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of PicWords™'s written reviews are positive against 76% of PixWords® Scenes's.

PicWords™ ships an update every 5 months, PixWords® Scenes monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicWords™ | PixWords® Scenes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwords/id684966162/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixwords-scenes/id1219658732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Haslinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/632783396) | [Dekovir, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393062490) |

## What reviewers say

### PicWords™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwords/id684966162)

This picture-based word game challenges you to find three words associated with a given image. Rearrange scrambled letters to form the correct words and solve over 700 levels. Enjoy an addictive experience with multiple language support.

**Highlights:** Find words related to pictures, Rearrange scrambled letters, Over 700 levels, Multiple language support, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Coins (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Coins (M) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Coins (L) | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Coins (XL) | $9.99 | one-time |
| More coins (XXL) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating and challenging gameplay
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging
- 🎮 Fun for all ages
- 📚 Helps improve vocabulary and observation skills
- ⚖️ Good difficulty balance - not too easy or hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and won't boot up
- 📢 Excessive and annoying ads
- ❌ Spelling errors in game content
- ⚠️ Ad-related freezing and glitches
- 🚫 Missing language support (e.g., Lithuanian)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and won't boot
- Freezes when ads are displayed
- Unable to close or interact with ads properly
- Show letter feature places letters in wrong positions
- Game-breaking errors on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels - players have completed all existing levels
- Additional language support
- Improved app stability and performance


### PixWords® Scenes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixwords-scenes/id1219658732)

Solve crosswords by finding words hidden within detailed pictures. Play in your native or a foreign language to expand your vocabulary. Enjoy beautiful graphics and flexible play modes.

**Highlights:** Find words in pictures, Crossword puzzles, Vocabulary enrichment, Multiple language support, Beautiful graphics, Landscape and portrait modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coins Payout 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging game
- 💡 Helpful for learning new languages
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 🎨 Lovely visuals and artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times between plays
- 🤔 Questionable scoring and tournament issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to level 1 after updates
- Purchased coins not being awarded correctly
- Scoring and tournament issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add zoom functionality for better visibility
- Provide word definitions when tapping on words
- Introduce a shuffle feature for the letters
- Improve the 'show on picture' hint mechanism


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicWords™ free?

PicWords™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PixWords® Scenes free?

PixWords® Scenes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicWords™ or PixWords® Scenes?

PixWords® Scenes is rated higher. PicWords™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while PixWords® Scenes averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do PicWords™ or PixWords® Scenes have ads?

Both PicWords™ and PixWords® Scenes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicWords™ or PixWords® Scenes?

PicWords™ ships an update every 5 months, and PixWords® Scenes monthly. Most recently, PicWords™ was updated on November 2, 2026 and PixWords® Scenes on November 2, 2026.

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