# PicWords™ vs 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge at every 9 days against PicWords™'s every 5 months. 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). PicWords™'s advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 5). 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 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicWords™ has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PicWords™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge's.

PicWords™ ships an update every 5 months, 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicWords™ | 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwords/id684966162/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-pic-3-words-challenge/id1659867049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Haslinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/632783396) | [Hoby Labs SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681093268) |

## 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


### 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-pic-3-words-challenge/id1659867049)

Guess three words that are common to a single image. This game offers endless puzzles from easy to challenging, with new levels added regularly. Enjoy pure, instant fun with simple, addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Guess 3 common words from an image, Countless puzzles, New puzzles added continuously, No registration required, Simple and addictive gameplay, Play in two languages

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Timed Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins + No Ads 3 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 3 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $36.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicWords™ free?

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

### Is 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge free?

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicWords™ or 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge?

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge is rated higher. PicWords™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PicWords™ or 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge have ads?

Both PicWords™ and 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicWords™ or 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge?

PicWords™ ships an update every 5 months, and 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge every 9 days. Most recently, PicWords™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge on October 21, 2026.

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