# Word Association! vs Words Inc

The clearest difference is ads: Words Inc at none against Word Association!'s shown. Word Association!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Association! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Words Inc sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Word Association! against 4.5 for Words Inc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Association! has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 88% of Words Inc's.

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, Words Inc every 42 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Association! | Words Inc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-inc/id917042792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 87.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Esper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/917042791) |

## 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


### Words Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-inc/id917042792)

Engage in a challenging word game to test and expand your vocabulary. Match words to definitions under pressure, with increasing difficulty. Compete with friends and players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Word definition matching, Increasing difficulty, Timed challenges, Leaderboards (Facebook & Game Center), Power-ups (pass, freeze, remove), Vocabulary mastery grades

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-Game Retry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bounty of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credits Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abundance of Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plethora of Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Myriad of Credits | $45.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🧠 Expands vocabulary
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Quick and fast-paced
- 🧠 Intellectually engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to continue games
- 🤔 Unclear word definitions
- 🤯 Frustrating when missing words
- 🔁 Repetitive word selection
- 🕰️ Timed gameplay can be limiting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes at higher scores
- Incompatibility with newer devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Word list or history to review missed words
- Difficulty levels or age-appropriate word banks
- Pause button or untimed mode
- Detailed definitions for all words
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Association! free?

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

### Is Words Inc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Association! or Words Inc?

Word Association! is rated higher. Word Association! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Words Inc averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Word Association! or Words Inc have ads?

Word Association! shows ads; Words Inc does not.

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

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, and Words Inc every 42 months. Most recently, Word Association! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Words Inc on November 1, 2026.

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