# Aki vs Retrogram

The clearest difference is rating: Aki at 5.0 against Retrogram's 4.4. Aki also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). Retrogram's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aki asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrogram has 320 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Aki's written reviews are positive against 66% of Retrogram's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aki | Retrogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aki/id906928194/reviews)** | [4.4 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **320** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Otago](https://appshunter.io/developer/303707659) | [in Color](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537372330) |

## What reviewers say

### Aki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aki/id906928194)

Learn Māori vocabulary and phrases through engaging levels and challenges. Navigate through a waka, avoid obstacles, and master new words. Compete with friends and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary and phrase learning, Gamified levels and challenges, Progress tracking, Multiplayer challenges, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retrogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328)

Challenge your vocabulary with a daily word puzzle. Create as many words as possible from seven letters. Enjoy a stylish, retro-themed experience designed to sharpen your mind and introduce you to new words.

**Highlights:** Daily hand-made puzzles, Solve puzzles together via SharePlay, Apple Watch compatibility, No ads, Discover new words

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Puzzle (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Daily Puzzle (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Where in the World | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80s Dinner Party | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gaming Icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stone Cold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flower Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dear Reader | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outer Rim | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Puzzle (For Life) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Retro aesthetic and clean interface design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 📚 Interesting word definitions and fun comments
- 🎮 Daily puzzle provides consistent engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($30-$80)
- 🚫 Misleading free-to-play model with paywall
- 📖 Inconsistent and limited word dictionary
- 🔄 Words accepted one day but rejected another
- ⏰ Only one puzzle per day (limited content)

**Reported bugs**

- Words marked as missed that were actually found
- Puzzle letters changing when spinning the wheel
- Apple Watch app no longer functioning
- Game progress deletion without explanation
- Inconsistent word acceptance across different puzzles

**Requested features**

- Access to previous/archived puzzles
- Multiple puzzles per day or puzzle difficulty levels
- Statistics tracking (completion rate, pangram frequency)
- Hint system that doesn't impact streak
- Word find rate percentages for context


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aki free?

Aki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retrogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aki or Retrogram?

Aki is rated higher. Aki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Retrogram averages 4.4 from 320 ratings.

### Do Aki or Retrogram have ads?

Neither Aki nor Retrogram shows ads.

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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.*