# Word Association! vs Lexicon!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lexicon! at none against Word Association!'s 10. Lexicon! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Word Association!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lexicon! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Association! has 8.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Word Association!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lexicon!'s.

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, Lexicon! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Association! | Lexicon! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexicon/id6749748377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Anotida Ruvarashe Mafuvadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831912743) |

## 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


### Lexicon!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexicon/id6749748377)

This word puzzle game combines letter merging with strategic tile manipulation. Swipe to merge matching letters, build target words, and earn points. Explore themed word packs and unique mechanics for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge letters, Build target words, Themed word packs, Locking tiles, Tile pops for clearing, Daily goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Association! free?

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

### Is Lexicon! free?

Lexicon! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word Association! or Lexicon!?

Lexicon! is rated higher. Word Association! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Lexicon! averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Word Association! or Lexicon! have ads?

Word Association! shows ads; Lexicon! does not.

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

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, and Lexicon! every 2 days. Most recently, Word Association! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lexicon! 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.*