# WordBubbles! vs WordSpurt!

The clearest difference is rating: WordSpurt! at 5.0 against WordBubbles!'s 4.4. WordSpurt! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). WordBubbles!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 4) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WordSpurt! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBubbles! has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of WordBubbles!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of WordSpurt!'s.

WordBubbles! ships an update every 2 months, WordSpurt! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordBubbles! | WordSpurt! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordspurt/id6753729673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Almorphic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833728988) |

## What reviewers say

### WordBubbles!

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### WordSpurt!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordspurt/id6753729673)

A relaxing word puzzle game where you form words to clear a board invaded by letters. It offers endless challenges with satisfying visuals and works offline. Ideal for quick sessions or deep focus to keep your mind sharp.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay, Endless word challenges, Offline play, Satisfying visuals, Quick or deep focus sessions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Play | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordBubbles! free?

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

### Is WordSpurt! free?

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

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

WordSpurt! is rated higher. WordBubbles! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while WordSpurt! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WordBubbles! or WordSpurt! have ads?

WordBubbles! shows ads; WordSpurt! does not.

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

WordBubbles! ships an update every 2 months, and WordSpurt! weekly. Most recently, WordBubbles! was updated on October 16, 2026 and WordSpurt! 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.*