# Mismatched Images vs 7 Little Words

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Little Words at 4.8 against Mismatched Images's 4.0. 7 Little Words also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 25). Mismatched Images's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 64%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mismatched Images sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 7 Little Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

7 Little Words holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Little Words has 6.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Mismatched Images's written reviews are positive against 64% of 7 Little Words's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mismatched Images ships an update every 11 months, 7 Little Words every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mismatched Images | 7 Little Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mismatched-images-categories/id972429993/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-little-words/id1663292893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TEDRA SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/952227558) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### Mismatched Images

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mismatched-images-categories/id972429993)

This game challenges you to sort images into their correct categories, leaving out the misleading ones. With multiple difficulty levels and hundreds of puzzles, it's a fun brain teaser for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Drag and match pictures into categories, Image puzzle matching game, Hundreds of free puzzles, 3 difficulty levels, Collect achievements, Hint option

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |


### 7 Little Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-little-words/id1663292893)

Engage in relaxing word-building puzzles using clues and letter blocks to solve scrambled words. This unique game offers bite-sized challenges perfect for short breaks or passing time.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzles, Clues and letter blocks, Scrambled word solving, Bite-size puzzles, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging game
- 👍 Helps with memory and focus
- 🤩 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with updates and compatibility
- 💸 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating with certain changes

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading or showing correctly
- Quick Play mode not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous puzzles
- More accessibility features (e.g., VoiceOver support)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mismatched Images free?

Mismatched Images is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 7 Little Words free?

7 Little Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mismatched Images or 7 Little Words?

7 Little Words is rated higher. Mismatched Images averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while 7 Little Words averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Mismatched Images or 7 Little Words have ads?

7 Little Words shows ads; Mismatched Images does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mismatched Images or 7 Little Words?

Mismatched Images ships an update every 11 months, and 7 Little Words every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mismatched Images was updated on October 29, 2026 and 7 Little Words on October 30, 2026.

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