# Word Wow vs ZType

The clearest difference is rating: Word Wow at 4.7 against ZType's 3.9. Word Wow also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 72). ZType's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Wow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ZType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Wow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Wow has 13K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Word Wow's written reviews are positive against 67% of ZType's.

Word Wow ships an update monthly, ZType every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Wow | ZType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wow-help-the-worm-down/id868758561/reviews)** | [3.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ztype/id1003744339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DonkeySoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/602002945) | [PhobosLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/312666931) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Wow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wow-help-the-worm-down/id868758561)

A word game where you create words to guide a worm deeper into the ground before time runs out. Earn points, find hidden gems, and unlock bonus levels. Sharpen your brain and reflexes with over 2100 levels.

**Highlights:** Form words to dig deeper, Guide worm to the bottom, Timer or relaxed mode, Bomb power-ups, Hidden gems and bonus levels, Global player rankings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package of 5  bombs (good until used) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 5 Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 11 bombs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of 11 Shuffles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of 25 bombs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package of 25 Shuffles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 bombs good until used. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 Shuffles | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Keeps mind active
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-busting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Confusing point system
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🛑 Ads too loud and disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when pausing the game
- Words not being recognized despite being valid
- Glitches with the game board and worm movement

**Requested features**

- More achievements and challenges
- Save progress between sessions
- Ability to play against friends
- More languages and localization options
- Improved word recognition


### ZType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ztype/id1003744339)

Defend against enemy waves by typing letters to shoot plasma bullets. Utilize EMP bombs for dire situations to destroy nearby enemies. Experience a top typing game now on iOS.

**Highlights:** Typing-based combat, Shoot plasma bullets by typing, EMP bomb power-ups, Defend against enemy waves, iOS availability

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun way to improve typing
- 👍 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept
- ✨ Well-made and beautiful design
- 🎶 Immersive music and sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 No external keyboard support
- 🚫 No landscape mode on iPad
- 🐛 Onscreen keyboard janky/inaccurate
- 🐛 Game freezes/stops working
- 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops working/freezes
- External keyboards not supported
- No landscape mode on iPad
- Onscreen keyboard inputs wrong keys
- Onscreen keyboard unresponsive/inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Add external keyboard support
- Enable landscape mode on iPad
- Customizable keyboard size
- More game layouts/languages
- Add difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Wow free?

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

### Is ZType free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Wow or ZType?

Word Wow is rated higher. Word Wow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while ZType averages 3.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do Word Wow or ZType have ads?

Word Wow shows ads; ZType does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word Wow or ZType?

Word Wow ships an update monthly, and ZType every 32 months. Most recently, Word Wow was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZType on October 22, 2026.

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