Comparison

PicWords™ vs Winter Words

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

Head to head
About

PicWords™

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
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If you like word games, you will love PicWords™ - it's a fun word game in which your goal is to find words that fit to the shown picture. Every picture has three words associated to it. You get all the letters of the words in random order and have to rearrange them to the correct solution.

 700+ levels and more are coming! Can you solve them all? Localized for English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Turkish, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Polish, Greek and Dansk! PicWords™ is a very addictive word game that will catch you for hours!
 Try it out, you will love it!

About

Winter Words

A word game that combines crosswords with deciphering words from photos. Solve hundreds of puzzles, progress through increasing difficulty, and play in multiple languages. Enjoy offline gameplay on your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Photo-based word puzzles
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Letter reveal mechanics
  • Multilingual support
  • Offline play
  • Smartphone and tablet optimized
Features
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Welcome to Winter Words, the ultimate word game that combines the thrill of crosswords with the visual challenge of deciphering words from photos! Embark on an exciting linguistic journey where your observational skills and vocabulary prowess will be put to the test. With hundreds of captivating puzzles, Winter Words guarantees endless hours of brain-teasing fun. Gameplay: Dive into the world of Winter Words and immerse yourself in a unique gaming experience. Each puzzle presents you with a vibrant photo, and your task is to unravel the hidden words within. As you successfully guess words, the game rewards you by revealing more letters, aiding you in deciphering the remaining words. Challenge yourself with an ever-increasing difficulty level as you progress through the game. Languages: Winter Words is designed for a global audience, offering gameplay in six languages. Whether you're a polyglot or just looking to enhance your language skills, Winter Words has you covered. Offline Play: No need for a constant internet connection! Winter Words ensures uninterrupted entertainment by allowing you to play offline. Whether you're on a plane, commuting, or simply relaxing at home, the game is always at your fingertips, ready to engage your mind. Features: Engaging Puzzles: Enjoy hundreds of visually stunning puzzles that vary in difficulty. Progressive Difficulty: Start easy and progress to more challenging levels as you hone your word-guessing skills. Letter Reveals: Strategically unveil letters by correctly guessing words, gradually unlocking the entire puzzle. Multilingual Support: Play in your preferred language or challenge yourself by switching between languages. Offline Mode: Play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about an internet connection. Smartphone and Tablet Compatibility: Optimized for both smartphones and tablets for a seamless gaming experience. How to Play: 1. Examine the photo closely. 2. Identify words hidden within the image. 3. Type in your guesses and watch as more letters are revealed. 4. Solve the entire puzzle and move on to the next challenge. Get ready for an addictive blend of visual and linguistic challenges with Winter Words. Download now and embark on a journey of word discovery!

Screenshots

PicWords™1 screens
Winter Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Winter Words at none against PicWords™'s shown. Winter Words also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PicWords™'s advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PicWords™ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Winter Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PicWords™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PicWords™'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Winter Words's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PicWords™ versus Winter Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicWords™Winter Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (123 ratings) — better4.5 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik HaslingerMaribou Inc.

Customer experience

PicWords™

All ratings123 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.9%

Winter Words

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

PicWords™

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Uninstall/reinstall doesn't resolve crashes
  • eBay ads cause app crashes

Requested features

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

Winter Words

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PicWords™

One-time8
  • More Coins (S)$0.99
  • Skip Level$0.99
  • More Coins (M)$1.99
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  • Premium$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • More Coins (L)$4.99
  • More Coins (XL)$9.99
  • More coins (XXL)$19.99
4 purchases

Winter Words

One-time4
  • Bronze$2.99
  • Silver$7.99
  • Gold$19.99
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  • Platinum$29.99

Questions

Is PicWords™ free?
PicWords™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winter Words free?
Winter Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PicWords™ or Winter Words?
PicWords™ is rated higher. PicWords™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Winter Words averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.
Do PicWords™ or Winter Words have ads?
PicWords™ shows ads; Winter Words does not.

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