# Word Association! vs Tiler More

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiler More at none against Word Association!'s 10. Tiler More also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Word Association!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 198). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Association! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tiler More asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Word Association! against 4.5 for Tiler More. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Association! has 8.2K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Word Association!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Tiler More's.

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, Tiler More every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Association! | Tiler More |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372/reviews)** | [4.5 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiler-more/id1550622992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 82.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Mostly Bits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550622994) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Association!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372)

Engage in a relaxing word game by matching pairs of related words. Explore connections like synonyms, opposites, or compound word parts. Hundreds of puzzles are available, with hints to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Match related word pairs, Synonyms, opposites, compound words, 40 free puzzles included, Hundreds of additional puzzles for purchase, Hint system available, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 100 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relax Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Times Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stimulating Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conquer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Packs of 350 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack (Unlocks all Packs, Plus future Packs & Removes Ads) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with navigation buttons
- 🕰️ Timed gameplay can be stressful
- 💰 Paywalled content
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔤 Some word associations are questionable

**Reported bugs**

- Replay and Next Level buttons not working
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incorrect word associations

**Requested features**

- More word packs and levels
- Ability to disable timer
- Larger font size options
- Themed word packs
- Ability to save progress and resume later


### Tiler More

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiler-more/id1550622992)

Engage in a fun word-building game by stacking and merging letters to form words. The objective is to create all the required words to achieve victory in this unique puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Stack letters up to 3 high, Merge letters to form words, Create words to win, Simple and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Original and unique word game mechanic
- 😌 Relaxing, stress-free gameplay without timers
- 🚫 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Engaging puzzle that requires strategic thinking
- 🎨 Clean, aesthetically pleasing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📝 Microscopic text on tiles, hard to read when stacked
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and black square glitches
- 🎯 Brutal mode lacks sufficient challenge
- 📚 Contains misspelled or non-existent dictionary words
- 😑 Becomes repetitive after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles freeze after stacking, reducing playable spaces
- Letters disappear or become unmovable
- Black squares appear on board, blocking gameplay
- Word box appears blank in some games
- Menu zoomed in on iPhone, unplayable

**Requested features**

- Scoring or move counter system
- Leaderboard or competitive mode
- Timer option for speed challenges
- Game progress tracking (games played count)
- Undo button for accidental moves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Association! free?

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

### Is Tiler More free?

Tiler More is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word Association! or Tiler More?

Word Association! is rated higher. Word Association! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Tiler More averages 4.5 from 198 ratings.

### Do Word Association! or Tiler More have ads?

Word Association! shows ads; Tiler More does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word Association! or Tiler More?

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, and Tiler More every 5 weeks. Most recently, Word Association! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tiler More on October 22, 2026.

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