# WordBubbles! vs TwistCross

The clearest difference is ads: TwistCross at none against WordBubbles!'s shown. TwistCross also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). WordBubbles!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 57) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WordBubbles! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and TwistCross sells 4 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 — 4.4 for WordBubbles! against 4.5 for TwistCross. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBubbles! has 14K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of WordBubbles!'s written reviews are positive against 94% of TwistCross's.

WordBubbles! ships an update every 2 months, TwistCross every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordBubbles! | TwistCross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002/reviews) | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twistcross/id1285717262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) |

## What reviewers say

### WordBubbles!

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### TwistCross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twistcross/id1285717262)

A unique word puzzle game where you unscramble letters to find hidden words. Enjoy a relaxing, no-typing crossword experience with over 300 puzzles and beautiful landscapes. Play offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unscramble letters to find words, Drag and swap letters, Play in multiple languages, Over 300 unique puzzles, Discover world landscapes, No time limit, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very enjoyable game
- 🧠 Stimulates thinking and reflection
- 💡 Good for learning French
- 😊 Fun to play with friends/family
- ✨ Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Repetitive words
- 🐛 Shady, can't see some words
- 🐛 Occasional spelling mistakes in definitions
- 🤔 Unclear how many points for a hint

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see some words
- Spelling mistakes in definitions

**Requested features**

- Add more new games
- Option to time screen solution
- More ways to earn coins without paying cash
- Option to choose a time limit for solving puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordBubbles! free?

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

### Is TwistCross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WordBubbles! or TwistCross?

TwistCross is rated higher. WordBubbles! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while TwistCross averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do WordBubbles! or TwistCross have ads?

WordBubbles! shows ads; TwistCross does not.

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

WordBubbles! ships an update every 2 months, and TwistCross every 2 weeks. Most recently, WordBubbles! was updated on October 23, 2026 and TwistCross on October 22, 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.*