Word Detective vs Make Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Detective
Solve icon-based crossword puzzles to test your word and spelling skills. Enjoy endless, automatically generated challenges in English or German, with options for timed play and offline scores. Suitable for all ages, this game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience.
- Endless crossword puzzles
- Bilingual (English/German)
- GameCenter leaderboards
- Timed and untimed modes
- Offline high scores
- Over 500 unique icons
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Dive into the world of crosswords with Word Detective: Icon Crosswords! This captivating game challenges you to fill in the correct words for the displayed icons. Perfect for relaxing moments on your commute or while waiting for the next bus or tram. With its simple and intuitive design, Word Detective is suitable for all ages and ideal for practicing spelling. The automatically generated puzzles offer endless fun and variety. Improve your bilingual skills by switching between English and German, and compare your times with friends in timer mode. Features: * Endless crossword puzzles * Bilingual: English and German * GameCenter: Leaderboards and Achievements * Play modes with and without timer * Offline high scores * Over 500 unique icons * Unlock the app to play without ads and enjoy uninterrupted puzzle fun! What are you waiting for? Download Word Detective: Icon Crosswords now and become the master detective of words!
Make Words
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Make Words - From the alphabet salad you form correct words! If you like word puzzles, Make Words is number one among your apps. Many different levels you'll master on your way to Level X. You will encounter easier and more difficult levels, and you can also find hidden words that will be rewarded with extra coins.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make Words at none against Word Detective's 1. Make Words also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Word Detective sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make Words asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word Detective ships an update every 3 months, Make Words every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Detective | Make Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AsgardSoft GmbH | Mustafa Rasheed |
In-app purchases
Word Detective
- Premium$2.99
Make Words
No in-app purchases
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