Languinis: Word Puzzle Game vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Languinis: Word Puzzle Game's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Languinis: Word Puzzle Game This App	Wordzee! - Social Word Game Nemesis	Word Trip - Word Puzzle Game Contender	Wordalot – Picture Crossword Contender	SpellTower Contender	Word Cookies! Contender	Wordle! Peer	CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles Peer	Candy Crush Saga Peer	Words With Friends 2 Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Tilting Point LLC	MAG Interactive	PlaySimple Games	MAG Interactive	Zach Gage	BitMango	Lion Studios Plus	Fanatee	King	Zynga
Category	Games	-	-	-	-	-	-	Games	Games	-
Platform	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	-	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	-
Ratings Count	30,932	-	-	-	-	-	-	283,379	3,949,008	-
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	-	-	Free	Free	-
Release Date	May 13, 2015	-	-	-	-	-	-	Mar 8, 2017	Nov 14, 2012	-
Last Updated	Oct 22, 2024	-	-	-	-	-	-	May 5, 2026	Jun 17, 2026	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	positive	-
Score	65/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	35/100	75/100	-
Praises	Unique hybrid gameplay combining word puzzles with match-three mechanics creates a highly addictive experience Long-term player loyalty driven by nostalgic attachment and consistent core gameplay quality over many years	-	-	-	-	-	-	Educational crossword mechanics provide a relaxing and mentally stimulating daily habit for long-term players	Core match-three gameplay provides a reliable and relaxing stress relief mechanism for daily users	-
Complaints	Frequent application crashes and stability issues post-update disrupt progress and cause loss of power-ups Aggressive monetization and difficulty spikes force reliance on ads or payments to clear specific levels	-	-	-	-	-	-	Aggressive ad frequency and intrusive ad behavior disrupt the core gameplay loop post-update	Aggressive monetization tactics and difficulty spikes force players toward purchasing boosters to progress	-
Requests	Regular content updates to provide new levels and challenges for long-term loyal players	-	-	-	-	-	-	Permanent ad-free purchase option requested to replace the current high-cost monthly subscription model	Players request the ability to select specific accrued boosters for use on any level	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Hybrid match-3/word loop differentiates from standard crossword titles 3D character-driven narrative provides stronger emotional hook than minimalist rivals Offline-first architecture removes friction for casual transit play	-	-	-	-	-	-	Narrative-driven world progression sustains long-term retention 11-language library functions as a B2B distribution barrier Trivia-based crossword mechanics provide a high-frequency daily habit	Massive historical player base provides a powerful network effect Offline-play capability captures users in low-connectivity segments Consistent content updates sustain long-term engagement	-
Weaknesses	Frequent mid-game crashes cause loss of purchased power-ups Multi-year content drought at level caps Aggressive difficulty spikes force ad-reliance	-	-	-	-	-	-	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop Technical instability post-update causes loading failures No permanent ad-free purchase option for loyal users	Aggressive monetization tactics create high-friction progression Technical instability post-update disrupts the user experience Ad-redirects interfere with reward collection	-
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	-	freemium	freemium	-
Momentum	Zombie	-	-	-	-	-	-	Active	Intense	-
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~394d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~16d avg	5 versions, ~5d avg	-

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