# This Is To That vs WordBubbles!

The clearest difference is ads: This Is To That at none against WordBubbles!'s shown. WordBubbles!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 57) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This Is To That sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and WordBubbles! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WordBubbles! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBubbles! has 14K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of This Is To That's written reviews are positive against 80% of WordBubbles!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | This Is To That | WordBubbles! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-to-that/id704690885/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 18 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay Bacal](https://appshunter.io/developer/436790004) | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) |

## What reviewers say

### This Is To That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-to-that/id704690885)

Test your knowledge of pop culture with this analogy game. Match items in a given analogy by selecting the correct answer from a pool of words. Challenge friends online or play solo with colorful graphics and humorous bonus content.

**Highlights:** Pop culture trivia, Analogy matching, Online multiplayer, Bonus Cookie fortunes, No typing required, Colorful graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzle Packs & Premium Vs. Friend Play Mode | $2.99 | one-time |


### WordBubbles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

A word puzzle game where you swipe letters to spell hidden words. It offers thousands of levels, daily challenges, and a blend of brainteaser and vocabulary-building gameplay. Compete with friends and sharpen your spelling skills.

**Highlights:** Swipe to spell hidden words, Thousands of levels, Daily word puzzle challenge, Vocabulary and spelling skill improvement, Compete with friends, Brainteaser and word game blend

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 105 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 220 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great brain exercise
- 💯 Consistently good
- 🤖 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤖 Ads override sound settings
- 🤯 Frustrating glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss and reset to level 1
- Ads popping up during gameplay
- Inability to restore purchases
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to retry daily challenges
- Option to save solved words
- Customizable sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This Is To That free?

This Is To That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WordBubbles! free?

WordBubbles! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, This Is To That or WordBubbles!?

WordBubbles! is rated higher. This Is To That averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while WordBubbles! averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do This Is To That or WordBubbles! have ads?

WordBubbles! shows ads; This Is To That does not.

### Which is updated more often, This Is To That or WordBubbles!?

This Is To That ships an update every 2 months, and WordBubbles! every 2 months. Most recently, This Is To That was updated on October 22, 2026 and WordBubbles! on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*