Comparison

ZZizzle vs Portmanteau +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZZizzle

Engage in a playful crossword game with a unique scoring system. Solutions are presented strategically, and multiple clues, including visual and verbal options, guide players to success. Track your progress with a colored grid and scoreboard.

Highlights
  • Strategic solution presentation
  • Visual and verbal clues
  • Single play scoring system
  • Colored Grid Screen for progress
  • Scoreboard with detailed stats
  • Disclose feature for hints
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ZZ is an Entertaining Playful Crossword Garme designed for your success, enjoyment, suggestions and submissions like none you have ever seen. Solutions are presented in an order which allows each player to succeed. The most challenging Solutions appear near the end of each puzzle by which tine a player will have entered many of the letters in those Solutions. In addition: - Three clues are provided for each Solution - Visual Clue - appears automatically with Solution Letters - !st Verbal Clue - tap number "1" on the screen - 2nd Verbal Clue - tap number "2" on the screen - Single Play Scoring is based on the Clue(s) seen before entering the correct Solution - Time taken does not affect points earned - The Visual Clue earns the highest points - The 1st Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the Visual Clue - The 2nd Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the 1st Verbal Clue - Points are earned when a Solution is entered - Points earned are never lost - Clues opened after a Solution is entered do not lower scores - Opening all Clues improves your skills - The Disclose "?" feature enters the Solution - Disclose "?" appears when the number "2" is tapped - Tap the "?" and the Solution enters one letter at a time - No points are earned for Disclosed Solutions - Disclosed Solutions do contribute to your Total Solutions score - No ponts are ever lost for Disclosing Solutions - Disclose Solutions when you need help - A Colored Grid Screen (CGS) reflects a player's progress - Each letter entered appears on the CGS. - The CGS Background Color is based on the last Clue(s) seen  - Solutions entered after only the Viusal Clue have a blue background - Solutions entered after the 1st Verbal Clue have a red background   - Solutions entered after both Verbal Clues have a pink background - Disclosed Solutions have a green background - The CGS also has a Scoreboard - The Scoreboard has 3 columns - Clues - which is the color earned based on the clues seen - Solutions - the number of Solutions entered - Score - the points earned for all Solutions of that color - The Total for Solutions & Scores appears at the bottom - Maximum Solutions & Points Available appear below the Total - Timer - The Timer never affects ZZizzle scores - The Timer provides 30 seconds for a Clue Solution Combi (CSC) - At the end of 30 seconds, the next CSC appears - For more time, simply tap the Back Arrow - The CSC reappears with a new 30 seconds - Active Grid Screen (AGS) - The Active Grid Screen appears shorty after the CGS appears   - Navigate the AGS by tapping on any Solution Space - Primary Solution Spaces appear in Blue - Secondary Solution Spaces appear in Orange - Switch between Primary and Secondary Solution Spaces by - Tapping on an any Cell in the Secondary Solution on the AGS or - Tapping on the Orange Icon at the bottom of the AGS - Solutions can only be entered on the CSC screens, not the AGS - Tap the Blue Icon at the bottom of the AGS to return to CSC - A player returns to the CSC for the Primary Solution on the AGS ZZ is Your Game!! - Submit Puzzle Grids - Suggest and Submit - Visual Clues - Verbal Clues - Especially those relevant to your location - country - continent - ZZ is designed for an international audience   - Images/clues from your country or continent will benefit all players Submit to david@zzizzle.com

About

Portmanteau +

This word game challenges you to combine the answers to two clues into a single, blended word. Solve daily puzzles, explore themed packs, and compete with friends globally. It's a fun way to boost your vocabulary and creative thinking.

Highlights
  • Combine two clues into a single word
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-person party mode
  • Boosts linguistic skills
Features
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In Portmanteau you'll be presented with two clues. Your challenge? Merge the answers into one single seamless phrase. The first answer will flow effortlessly into the second, creating a blend of words called a "portmanteau". For example: "A mythical creature with a single horn" + "A popular breakfast cereal" = "UniCornflakes" "A Family Guy" + "Harry Potter house known for bravery" = "Peter Gryffindor" "The actress Natalie from Black Swan, Thor, and Star Wars" + "A thing on the end of your foot" = (Do you know the answer?) Features: •Daily Challenges: Dive into new and exciting Portmanteau puzzles every day. •Packs: Already done with the daily Portmanteau? New packs are available now, each with 20 or more additional puzzles for you to solve! Good luck! •Leaderboards: See how you rank against other players around the world. •Party Mode: A new way to play in-person with your friends. You come up with the clues live and your friends guess the portmanteau! Why Portmanteau? For Word Enthusiasts: If you love word games, puns, or just the English language, this is the app for you. Boost Your Brain: Regular play can improve your linguistic skills and creative thinking. Easy to Use: Simple, intuitive interface makes playing a breeze. Join the Portmanteau community today and start blending words in the most entertaining way! Privacy Policy: https://www.gamefox.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.gamefox.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

ZZizzle4 screens
Portmanteau +3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZZizzle at 5.0 against Portmanteau +'s 4.6. ZZizzle also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Portmanteau +'s advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZZizzle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Portmanteau + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZZizzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portmanteau + has 617 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ZZizzle's written reviews are positive against 65% of Portmanteau +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZZizzle ships an update monthly, Portmanteau + weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZZizzle versus Portmanteau +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZZizzlePortmanteau +
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (617 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2617 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB39 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperZizzle LLCFoxtail Games LLC

Customer experience

ZZizzle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Portmanteau +

All ratings616 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

ZZizzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Portmanteau +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App stuck on July 7th puzzle
  • Puzzles not loading/updating

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to access previous puzzles
  • Option to challenge clues/answers
  • More free content

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ZZizzle

One-time7
  • set of Disclose 10 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle$0.99
  • set of Disclose 5 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle$0.99
  • set of Verify 15 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle$0.99
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  • set of Verify 10 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle$0.99
  • set of 15 Xtra Clues to be used in any puzzle$0.99
  • set of Verify 7 Puzzles to be used in any puzzle$0.99
  • set of 10 Extra Turns to be used in any puzzle$0.99
3 purchases

Portmanteau +

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Portmanteau Plus$2.99
  • The Hard Pack$2.99

Questions

Is ZZizzle free?
ZZizzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portmanteau + free?
Portmanteau + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZZizzle or Portmanteau +?
ZZizzle is rated higher. ZZizzle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Portmanteau + averages 4.6 from 617 ratings.
Do ZZizzle or Portmanteau + have ads?
Neither ZZizzle nor Portmanteau + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZZizzle or Portmanteau +?
ZZizzle ships an update monthly, and Portmanteau + weekly. Most recently, ZZizzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Portmanteau + on October 25, 2026.

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