Comparison

Wordsolver Pro vs PhonePad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wordsolver Pro

This app helps you find the best words for word games by solving anagrams. It supports up to 15 letters, blank tiles, and offers definitions for found words. Advanced filters help you fit words into existing game boards.

Highlights
  • Anagram solving for up to 15 letters
  • Supports blank tiles (wildcards)
  • Word definitions via built-in dictionary
  • Additive filters for board placement
  • Multiple dictionary support (US, UK, WWF)
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Wordsolver finds the best words for your word games! - Type in up to 15 letters; - Supports blank tiles (we call them wildcards), just type in a question mark (?); - Click on a word to see the definition of the word if the Apple dictionary has one; - Optional additive filters for fitting your word around other letters or words in scrabble. Additional features for the Pro version: - No advertising - Much smaller executable than the Free version - Zero bandwidth Perfect for most anagram-based word games, Wordsolver can solve both online word games and back-of-the-newspaper type anagram puzzles in an instant. Simply type in up to 15 letters, use question marks (?) for blank tiles and Wordsolver will return a list of every valid word that can be found in those letters. Click on a word on the results screen for a definition of that word using the dictionary built-in to the device. Wordsolver also allows additive filters so that the letters entered can be wrapped around letters that other players have placed on the board. Simply set the filter mode to Starts, Contains or Ends and enter the letter(s) that you wish to appear in every result. This is very useful when attempting to find a place to put letters in a scrabble or words with friends game! Wordsolver has dictionaries for: - US / Canada (TWL) - English (SOWPODS) - WWF (ENABLE) - 4P1W - Drawsthing The top three dictionaries cover almost every online word game. Wordsolver is informally known as a scrabblesolver, but doesn't just solve scrabble, but also words with friends, word feud, 4 pics 1 word, draw something, and many other anagram-based games. Wordsolver is the official app of WORDSOLVER.NET

About

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wordsolver Pro4 screens
PhonePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhonePad at Free against Wordsolver Pro's $2.99. PhonePad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). Wordsolver Pro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (85% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PhonePad is free to download; Wordsolver Pro costs $2.99 up front. PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wordsolver Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wordsolver Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordsolver Pro has 137 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Wordsolver Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of PhonePad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordsolver Pro ships an update every 8 months, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Wordsolver Pro versus PhonePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordsolver ProPhonePad
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (137 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMooflower LtdIbrahim Chiha

Customer experience

Wordsolver Pro

All ratings137 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

PhonePad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wordsolver Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Wordsolver Pro free?
Wordsolver Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wordsolver Pro or PhonePad?
Wordsolver Pro is rated higher. Wordsolver Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wordsolver Pro or PhonePad have ads?
Neither Wordsolver Pro nor PhonePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wordsolver Pro or PhonePad?
Wordsolver Pro ships an update every 8 months, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Wordsolver Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and PhonePad on October 5, 2026.

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