# PicWords™ vs Winter Words

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicWords™ | Winter Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwords/id684966162/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-words/id6474921164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Haslinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/632783396) | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) |

## 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


### Winter Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-words/id6474921164)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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