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Head-to-head

Word Collect vs Word Trip

Word Collect 4.9★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Word Collect
Word Trip 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

Word Collect is slightly better for casual play due to its higher lifetime rating and fewer critical bugs, but both apps suffer from an overwhelming number of ads and monetization issues.

Full reviews: Word Collect · Word Trip

Both Word Collect and Word Trip are free word puzzle games with in-app purchases, but recent user reviews indicate a significant decline in quality for both, primarily due to excessive ads and technical problems. Word Collect maintains a slightly higher lifetime rating and is praised for being challenging and relaxing, while Word Trip is plagued by frequent black screens and freezing issues.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Word CollectR5R13R17R23
Word Collect Word Collect is described as a fun, challenging, and addictive game that helps keep the mind sharp and learn new words R5R13R17R23. Some users enjoy the team chat feature, though it has recently been buggy R4. However, some find the word list includes 'stupid slang words' R16.
Word Trip Word Trip is also considered fun, challenging, and relaxing, helping to keep the mind active R65. However, some users report repetitive puzzles with the same letters and overly easy levels R85. One user was confused about how to access a specific game mode .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: Word CollectR9R29R33R43
Word Collect Many users appreciate the simple mechanic and relaxing nature of Word Collect R9R29R33R43. However, recent updates have introduced issues like changed color schemes and tiny fonts , slowed down gameplay , and forced password changes . Some users also report being forced to join Game Centre or encountering 'Hidden Harvest' events that block levels .
Word Trip Word Trip is generally easy to play, but users are frustrated by constant pop-ups, forced tutorials after every other level, and numerous events that require clicking . The game also experiences frequent freezing and black screens R65R70R72R88, making it unplayable for many.
Reliability and Performance edge: Word CollectR1R20R4R60
Word Collect Word Collect has issues with hints disappearing after purchase R1, game levels resetting R20, and chat features being unusable due to constant refreshing R4. The app is also reported to drain battery quickly R60.
Word Trip Word Trip suffers from significant reliability problems, including the game getting stuck , frequent black screens upon opening R65R70R72R88, and crashes after updates . Users also report the phone getting hot while playing, suggesting background processes .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR9R16R24R30
Word Collect Word Collect is free but heavily monetized with ads and in-app purchases. Users complain about ads appearing after every level R9R16R24R30, mid-game , and constant pop-ups for boosts and side games R14R40. Some users report purchasing hints that disappear R1 and not receiving automatic refunds R22. One user mentioned the game being 'not stocked with ads' , but this is contradicted by many other reviews.
Word Trip Word Trip is also free with IAP, but users are overwhelmed by the number and intrusiveness of ads . Ads are described as appearing after each round , every 20 seconds , and being loud . Some ads freeze the game or are 2 minutes long . Even paying users report still seeing ads R77R85. Users also complain about coins evaporating or being ripped off after purchasing coins .
Customer Support edge: Word CollectR1R6R22R72
Word Collect Word Collect support took over two weeks to provide a partial credit for lost hints and could not resolve the underlying issue R1. Some users note a lack of a support button R6 and report being 'treated' poorly R22.
Word Trip Word Trip users report no support available, with the listed support email address not existing R72. There are also complaints about not being able to access product support .
Pick Word Collect if

You are looking for a word game that is generally challenging and relaxing, and you are willing to tolerate frequent ads and some minor bugs R5R13R29R33.

Pick Word Trip if

You are a long-time player of Word Trip who enjoys its core gameplay and are able to 'navigate and ignore the ads' despite the technical issues .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, primarily concerning excessive ads and technical glitches, which significantly contrast with their high lifetime ratings. The free-to-play model with heavy ad monetization is a major point of contention for both, leading to user frustration and uninstallation.

Frequently asked

Are Word Collect and Word Trip free to play?
Yes, both Word Collect and Word Trip are free to download and play, but they include in-app purchases and are heavily monetized with advertisements R3R9R14R40.
Do Word Collect and Word Trip have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Word Collect and Word Trip are widely criticized for having an excessive number of intrusive ads, with users reporting ads after every level, mid-game, and constant pop-ups R3R9R14R24.
Do in-app purchases remove ads in Word Trip?
No, according to user reviews, even after making in-app purchases or subscribing, users of Word Trip still report seeing ads in various areas of the app R77R85.
What are the common technical issues for Word Trip?
Word Trip frequently experiences technical issues such as black screens upon opening, freezing during gameplay, and crashing after updates, making it unplayable for many users R65R70R72R88.

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. [R5] Word Collect 5/5 · US Fun: Challenging
  2. [R13] Word Collect 5/5 · US Addictive Fun: Love playing this game! I have been playing for years and have been with the same team for many of them. Good way to keep your mind sharp and learn new words along the way!
  3. [R17] Word Collect 5/5 · US Great fun!: Both fun and challenging!
  4. [R23] Word Collect 5/5 · US Master: I love this game. I play it daily. I feel like it helps keep my brain healthy. It’s addictive and fun.
  5. [R9] Word Collect 3/5 · GB Great game, advert sound is intrusive, overriding podcast / music: The game has a simple but pleasing mechanic, and is a nice way to relax. Obviously the free game has adverts, I have no problem with ad-funded games, but the advert audio overrides whatever else is playing at the time. Beyond level 100 or so, there is an advert in between every level, and after bonus levels, so it’s not possible
  6. [R29] Word Collect 5/5 · US Amazing Game: Very nice and relaxing game, English is my second language and this is the way that improve my knowledge . Thanks
  7. [R33] Word Collect 5/5 · US Very good: I love the way it is so calm and relaxing for Sunday
  8. [R43] Word Collect 5/5 · US Excellent.: I like a lot this Word Collect. Is fun an not too difficult. Thanks.
  9. [R1] Word Collect 2/5 · US Hints are disappearing: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR PURCHASES!!! This game cheats!! When you purchase hints they will initially show in you bank but as soon as you log off and back on they are gone!! It took support over 2 weeks to finally provide me with a credit but it was only half of what I lost. They still have no reasoning as to why this is happening and have not resolved the issue. I p
  10. [R20] Word Collect 1/5 · GB Game levels reset: I have been playing this game for quite some time and reach til level 958. My phone dies and after my phone is charged I open this app just to see that the game has taken me all the way back to level 793.
  11. [R4] Word Collect 1/5 · US Fix chat refreshing: I love chatting with my fellow team members but for the past two months that has been impossible because your chat feature is UNUSABLE pretty much. The chat refreshes and takes us to the most recent chats after every few seconds. It’s impossible to read earlier messages having to constantly scroll up. This seems like a simple code fix. I’m really perplexed as to why you are RE
  12. [R60] Word Collect 1/5 · GB Has limitations: Its limitations restricts enjoyment. - The app drains the device battery quickly. - dictionary excludes a lot of words, particularly British English. - the daily bonus is temperamental and resets easily. - competition rewards have zero worth.
  13. [R16] Word Collect 2/5 · GB Decent game but......: Decent word game in the beginning, shame about the unreasonable amount of adverts. On level 200 and waiting for more difficult words but each time I complete a level, I have to suffer another ad! Update: If you’re fine with stupid slang words like, Reno for renovation or mon for Monday then you’ll probably like this game. I think it’s one of the worst word games I’ve seen on
  14. [R24] Word Collect 1/5 · GB Ads: Devs do you have any brain cells? Bloody advert every single **** level
  15. [R30] Word Collect 1/5 · GB Why the change?: I’ve been playing there for a few months. 2 days ago I started getting an ad after every game. Today it’s an Apple ad after every 3 moves. That’s it I’m done. I’m on level 366. Why now? It was such a great game to keep my mind ticking over. Nobody will play this if the adds come up every 3 answers. Hoping this isn’t a greedy developers and is an error. I won’t play again until it’
  16. [R6] Word Collect 3/5 · GB Excellent Game: This is a great game for passing the time. I’ve enjoyed playing it, but unfortunately there’s a little bar at the bottom of the page showing adverts and if you spend too long trying to figure out the next word the damn advert pops up and fills your screen then you have to hit x to exit. It’s the only thing spoiling the game. It would be nice to have a support button too.
  17. [R22] Word Collect 2/5 · GB Stressful!: This game has deteriorated terrible over last few months. I have been playing for several years and am in a team. Long standing players have left over the way we are being treated: including paying for extras which you do not get and refunds not being automatic. They are making so many alterations to the game play that do not work. It’s not pleasurable at all anymore.
  18. [R72] Word Trip 3/5 · US No support available: When I launch the app I get a black screen that doesn’t change. I’ve tried emailing the listed support address but it’s kicked back- that email doesn’t exist. So, I’m stuck.
  19. [R3] Word Collect 3/5 · US Two little game, too much junk: When a game requires me to spend more time watching ads and looking at self-promoting information (“join a club! Start one of your own!”) than I spend playing the game, I quickly lose interest. I tried this game once quite a while ago. Came back to see if it had improved. Very disappointed.
  20. [R14] Word Collect 1/5 · GB Shocking: Spend more time closing ads and the auto open App Store than actually using the game . Literally couldn’t even finish 1 puzzle without an add popping up ! Then there’s the constant hounding for buying boosts , side games …. It’s ridiculous
  21. [R40] Word Collect 2/5 · GB Okay: As stated by others it starts off great and then the ads start rolling in and if it’s not the ads it’s the pop ups for in game purchases I understand the ads make them money but for me it’s very off putting
  22. [R77] Word Trip 5/5 · US App: I pay for this app, why do I still see ads?
  23. [R85] Word Trip 1/5 · US WAY too many ads: The app is RIDDLED with ads. Every bit of the app is completely covered in ads. You can’t get away from them. Even if you pay to bypass them, they still have ads in other areas of the app. It’s impossible to escape without just stopping and not playing. The game isn’t worth it anyway: you get the same set of letters over and over and over, and the puzzles are just way too easy.
  24. [R65] Word Trip 5/5 · US Fun game: Enjoy playing this game
  25. [R70] Word Trip 1/5 · US Screen blacks out: When I try to open Word Trip the whole site blacks out. Why?
  26. [R88] Word Trip 1/5 · US Black screen: Please fix the app glitche. I only get a black screen. All day-don’t want to lose my days.

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