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Head-to-head

Word Connect ¤ vs Words of Wonders

Word Connect ¤ 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Words of Wonders
Words of Wonders 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

Words of Wonders has a slight edge due to its higher lifetime rating and slightly fewer complaints about game-breaking ads, though both apps suffer from excessive and intrusive advertisements.

Full reviews: Word Connect ¤ · Words of Wonders

Both Word Connect and Words of Wonders offer engaging word puzzle gameplay, but both are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with some users reporting ads that freeze the game or are impossible to close. Words of Wonders maintains a slightly higher lifetime rating, suggesting a marginally better overall user experience despite the ad issues.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay tieR2R5R10R17
Word Connect ¤ Word Connect is praised for being fun, educational, and stimulating, helping users think of words and keep their minds sharp R2R5R17. Some users enjoy the music, graphics, and challenges R2. However, some find the game too easy for adults R10 and dislike the 'silliness' of extra items like cards and pop-ups . There are also complaints about bizarre or misspelled words being used .
Words of Wonders Words of Wonders is described as challenging, engaging, and good for keeping the mind alert and thinking . Users find it relaxing and fun . However, some users dislike changes to game sounds and find some of the 'words' not to be actual words .
Ad Experience tieR1R3R6R12
Word Connect ¤ Word Connect is heavily criticized for excessive and intrusive ads that appear frequently R3R6R13R27. Many users report ads freezing the game, having no 'X' to close them, or redirecting to app stores or external websites, forcing them to restart the app R1R12R15. Some users mention ads appearing every few seconds or after every level R3.
Words of Wonders Words of Wonders also receives widespread complaints about an overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every level or every few games . Many users report ads freezing the game, having no close button, or requiring multiple steps to exit, leading to app restarts . Some ads are also accused of being fraudulent .
Reliability & Performance tieR1R4R16R19
Word Connect ¤ Word Connect users report significant issues with the game freezing R1R4 and not loading after updates R4. Some users experience constant pop-ups that make it difficult to get to the game R16R19. There are also reports of lost points and the game not functioning .
Words of Wonders Words of Wonders users report the game crashing frequently . Similar to Word Connect, many users complain about ads freezing the game or making it impossible to return to gameplay without restarting the app . Some users also report issues with daily streaks not being recognized .
Price & Value (IAP) tieR13R30R42R63
Word Connect ¤ Word Connect offers in-app purchases, but users are very critical of the cost to remove ads. One user mentions a weekly fee for ad-free play, which they find too much R13. Another states that £9.99 for 30 days of ad-free play is 'way too much money' and would prefer a one-time payment R30. A different user considers £5 for a subscription to be absurd R42.
Words of Wonders Words of Wonders also offers in-app purchases to remove ads, but users are disappointed when they pay for 'no ads' and still receive them upon startup R63. The price for ad removal is mentioned as $7 or $15/month , which users find too expensive and not worth it given the continued ad interruptions .
Pick Word Connect ¤ if

you prefer a game that some users find stimulating and good for vocabulary, and you are willing to tolerate or pay to remove a high volume of ads R2R5R17.

Pick Words of Wonders if

you are looking for a challenging and relaxing word puzzle game that helps keep your mind alert, and you are prepared for frequent ad interruptions or the potential for issues even after purchasing ad removal .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of reviews, but the most recent reviews for both are heavily skewed negative, primarily due to ad experiences. The lifetime ratings are high, but recent sentiment indicates a decline in user satisfaction. The comparison is largely based on the shared negative experience with ads, which is a dominant theme for both free-to-play apps.

Frequently asked

Do Word Connect and Words of Wonders have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Word Connect and Words of Wonders are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with many users reporting ads appearing after every level or every few seconds, often freezing the game or being impossible to close R3R6R13R27.
Can I remove ads in Word Connect or Words of Wonders?
Both games offer in-app purchases to remove ads, but users report issues even after paying; for Word Connect, ad-free play is mentioned at £9.99 for 30 days or £5 for a subscription R13R30R42, and for Words of Wonders, it's $7 or $15/month , with some users still experiencing ads despite paying R63.
Are there technical issues with Word Connect or Words of Wonders?
Yes, both games have reported technical issues, including ads freezing the game, preventing users from returning to gameplay R1R15R24, and the apps themselves freezing or failing to load after updates R4.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Word Connect ¤ 5/5 · US “Word Connect Review”: I ABSOLUTELY love these type of word games!!! therefore, I ABSOLUTELY love everything about “Word Connect!!! I like the music, I like the gameplay, and I like the graphics. The challenges and occasional helpful hint is a nice addition too. As such, it is an ABSOLUTE no-brainer to give this game app a five star review. Thank you EVER SO MUCH for making this wonderful game!!!
  2. [R5] Word Connect ¤ 5/5 · US Fun game: Very fun & educational for spelling! Keeps my brain sharp
  3. [R10] Word Connect ¤ 2/5 · US Boring game suitable for an 8-year-old: The da for this game promise a challenging game that helps adults learn new words and improve spelling. My 6 and 7 year old grandkids found it easy to power through 50 levels in an afternoon without needing help from me or the game. A waste of time for any adult. In addition, there are a host of extra items - butterflies, paper airplanes, collector’s cards
  4. [R17] Word Connect ¤ 5/5 · US My review: Word connect is very stimulating causing me to keep my mind and recall center working. I’m very pleased with the stimulation and remembrance of bible verses.
  5. [R1] Word Connect ¤ 2/5 · US Bombed by Ads: I love the game, but lately, it keeps getting frozen by poorly programmed ads. The music for the game runs merrily along in the background, while the screen is pitch black. There is never an X to choose for dismissing the ads, only an option to download. The only way to get back to the game is to completely exit, swipe to dismiss, and start all over again.
  6. [R3] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · US Fun but the ads are so annoying and excessive: I liked this game when I first got it. Fun but the ads are so annoying and excessive. Some days you don’t even get to complete the word because it’s ads every two seconds so I don’t play much anymore.
  7. [R6] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · US Music: The music and the long advertisements drive me crazy Im not going to play anymore
  8. [R12] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · US Too Many Ads: Ads loop you to App Store instead of x’ing off.
  9. [R4] Word Connect ¤ 1/5 · US Update won’t load the game: This latest update has completely broken the game for me as I can’t even load it. It freezes at the free spin the wheel section and doesn’t load.
  10. [R16] Word Connect ¤ 1/5 · US Tap this tap that: Word connects latest addition is too much! Spelling Spree seems like a useless exercise in tapping for no reason. Yes, word connect doesn’t have advertisements for other games pop up, but I’m constantly having to tap through their own promotions. All I want to do is strengthen my brain, but I end up feeling frustration and anxiety getting through the taps. Tap the Xs, Tap to cla
  11. [R19] Word Connect ¤ 1/5 · US Unplayable: Used to be an enjoyable game but they have made it unplayable. You can expect to have to click through 10 screens just to get to the next puzzle. So you spend 3 times as long just clicking to get to the next puzzle as you do play the actual game
  12. [R13] Word Connect ¤ 1/5 · US Sad: I have been playing this game for a very long time and it is the best word game I have found. But having said that, the ton of ads that you have now, plus the weekly fee when there never was one before, is just too much! I am sadly deleting this app!
  13. [R30] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · GB Good game BUT: I enjoy playing this game as it tests my knowledge. However after every single level there’s an advert. I looked into getting ad free version but for £9.99 just for 30 days is way too much money. I wouldn’t happily pay that just the once for it to be ad free. Puts my off wanting to play the game otherwise.
  14. [R42] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · GB Really good game- but adds are out of hand now..: Love this game, however now the adds aren’t just in-between levels, but during them. It is genuinely unbearable, I’d considered paying a subscription to stop them however I believe this is £5 which in my opinion is also just absurd..
  15. [R63] Words of Wonders 3/5 · US Game great tired of ads: Love the game but I paid for no ads and every start up I still receive ads, that’s disappointing.
  16. [R27] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · GB Too many ads: Ads making the game unplayable. Ruin the flow. Annoying. Good game otherwise.
  17. [R15] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · US Ads are terrible: The game is fun but you can’t get out of the ads - it’s awful
  18. [R24] Word Connect ¤ 3/5 · US Hoops you have to jump through - spin is rigged: This is a good game, but the ads are really adding up. And the light-bulb icon that gives you a free hint if you watch a video? It locks you out of getting back to your game. There’s no ‘X’ that takes you back to your game and gives you the hint. I have to close out the program entirely and re-enter. I’ve tested this multiple times. And BTW, if pay

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store