Comparison

To The 9s vs Final Phrase

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

Head to head
About

To The 9s

Challenge your vocabulary by forming words from a 3x3 letter grid, always including the central red letter. Compete against yourself to discover the longest word and climb the ranks with instant dictionary feedback.

Highlights
  • Form words from a 3x3 letter matrix
  • Must include central red letter
  • Instant Merriam-Webster dictionary feedback
  • Build vocabulary and increase rank
  • Includes British and American dictionary variations
  • No ads
Features
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How many words with 4 or more letters can you create from the matrix? (Remember to include the central red letter in your words!) Can you guess the 9-letter word? Features: •A fun tool for building vocabulary! •Instant online access to the popular Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary •Builtin dictionary includes British Commonwealth and American variations. •Based on the popular Target Puzzle seen in many publications. •10 free puzzles are included, and more are available for purchase! •No ads! Instructions: •Tap any letter in the 3 x 3 matrix to send it to the tray below. •Tap any letter in the tray to return it to the matrix. •Drag letters anywhere in the tray to create new words or take a fresh look. (Note: Lay your finger on a letter for 1 second before dragging.) •Tap “Clear Tray” to return all letters to the matrix. •Ready to hazard a guess? Tap “Submit Word”. •Navigate to new puzzles by swiping right or tap button. Return via left swipe or button. You will receive instant online feedback from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary when you submit a new potential entry for a To The 9s Word List. If you are correct, your Word List will grow and boost you to a new rank! Note: We have been building an independent supplementary mini-dictionary to support local lingo.  Please let us know if you find a good candidate, at tech support: http://tothenineswordgame.weebly.com.

About

Final Phrase

Features
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The ultimate word puzzle game where challenging word puzzles meets cozy vibes. Unscramble words, collect them, and craft meaningful final phrases that spark joy and inspiration. Perfect for word enthusiasts, casual gamers, or anyone looking to unwind with a relaxing yet stimulating experience.

Screenshots

To The 9s4 screens
Final Phrase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Final Phrase at none against To The 9s's 11. Final Phrase also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. To The 9s sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Final Phrase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
To The 9s versus Final Phrase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo The 9sFinal Phrase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLauren ShermanBenjamin Miller

In-app purchases

11 purchases

To The 9s

One-time11
  • Word Packet 1$0.99
  • Word Packet 2$0.99
  • Word Packet 3$0.99
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  • Word Packet 4$0.99
  • Word Packet 5$0.99
  • Word Packet 6$0.99
  • Word Packet 8$0.99
  • Word Packet 9$0.99
  • Word Packet 10$0.99
  • Word Packet 11$0.99
  • Word Packet 7$0.99
None

Final Phrase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To The 9s free?
To The 9s is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Final Phrase free?
Final Phrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do To The 9s or Final Phrase have ads?
Neither To The 9s nor Final Phrase shows ads.

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