# WordBubbles! vs Monkey Wrench

The clearest difference is ads: Monkey Wrench at none against WordBubbles!'s shown. Monkey Wrench also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). WordBubbles!'s advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and review sentiment (80% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Monkey Wrench holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 30K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of WordBubbles!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Monkey Wrench's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordBubbles! | Monkey Wrench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbubbles/id922488002/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-wrench-word-search/id999022137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### WordBubbles!

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Monkey Wrench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-wrench-word-search/id999022137)

This brain-teasing word game challenges you to decipher clues before finding hidden words in a letter grid. With multiple difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers engaging word-puzzling fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Clue-based word discovery, Hexagonal tile letter grid, Three difficulty levels, Hint system, Daily puzzles, Themed puzzle packs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tropics - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bamboo - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountains - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orchids - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Palms - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonobos - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bananas - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainforests - 250 Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gorillas - 500 Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Interesting categories and puzzles
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- ⏰ Great daily routine activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇺🇸 Too US-centric with categories and answers
- 📢 Intrusive and loud ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles and clues

**Reported bugs**

- Bonus puzzles not loading properly
- App freezing when trying to access purchased content
- Inability to play daily puzzles due to crashes

**Requested features**

- More international/global categories
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to access a larger library of puzzles
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordBubbles! free?

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

### Is Monkey Wrench free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WordBubbles! or Monkey Wrench?

Monkey Wrench is rated higher. WordBubbles! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Monkey Wrench averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do WordBubbles! or Monkey Wrench have ads?

WordBubbles! shows ads; Monkey Wrench does not.

### Which is updated more often, WordBubbles! or Monkey Wrench?

WordBubbles! ships an update every 2 months, and Monkey Wrench every 2 months. Most recently, WordBubbles! was updated on November 4, 2026 and Monkey Wrench on November 4, 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.*