# WordHub vs WordBubbles!

The clearest difference is rating: WordBubbles! at 4.4 against WordHub's 3.4. WordBubbles! also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and ratings volume (14K vs 98). WordHub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WordHub sells 13 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBubbles! has 14K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of WordHub's written reviews are positive against 80% of WordBubbles!'s.

WordHub ships an update fortnightly, WordBubbles! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordHub | WordBubbles! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 71 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) |

## What reviewers say

### WordHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262)

Build words from letters in a wheel, finding the secret seven-letter word. Compete with friends or strangers, challenge yourself in single-player modes, and play in multiple languages. Earn coins for hints and upgrades, and expand your vocabulary with integrated dictionary features.

**Highlights:** Build words from letter wheel, Find secret 7-letter word, Single and multiplayer modes, Timed and untimed games, Play offline, Multiple languages, Unlock badges, Use hints

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Farlex Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase WordHub Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| 170 Farlex Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650 Farlex Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 📚 Educational and vocabulary building
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Innovative game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay-to-play model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Glitches and bugs
- 😠 Poor user experience
- 💰 Greedy monetization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during gameplay
- Internet connection issues reported falsely
- Login button not working
- App won't open after a few days
- Paid version not working across devices

**Requested features**

- Shuffle letters button
- Eraser for words
- End game button
- Adjustable play time
- Landscape orientation support


### WordBubbles!

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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 WordHub free?

WordHub 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, WordHub or WordBubbles!?

WordBubbles! is rated higher. WordHub averages 3.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while WordBubbles! averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do WordHub or WordBubbles! have ads?

WordBubbles! shows ads; WordHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, WordHub or WordBubbles!?

WordHub ships an update fortnightly, and WordBubbles! every 2 months. Most recently, WordHub was updated on October 11, 2026 and WordBubbles! on October 15, 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.*