# Word Association! vs Keloric

The clearest difference is ads: Keloric at none against Word Association!'s shown. Keloric also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Word Association!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Association! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Keloric sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Keloric 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, Keloric daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Association! | Keloric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keloric/id6766720038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Kevin Hillabolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243774924) |

## 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


### Keloric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keloric/id6766720038)

A physics-based puzzle game where you manipulate heat sources to solve challenges. Explore a variety of materials with unique thermal properties and discover emergent solutions. Features daily and endless modes for continuous gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-time heat simulation, Diverse material properties, Phase-change mechanics, Daily generated puzzles, Endless mode, Level sharing, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extremes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impossible Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crucible Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Association! free?

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

### Is Keloric free?

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

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

Keloric is rated higher. Word Association! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Keloric averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Word Association! shows ads; Keloric does not.

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

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, and Keloric daily. Most recently, Word Association! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Keloric on October 22, 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.*