Comparison · SUTOM vs Wordle
Sutom or Wordle: what's the difference?
A French-first daily word game vs the English-language pioneer — honest comparison.
Wordle popularised the daily word puzzle format in 2021 before its acquisition by the New York Times. Sutom takes the same mechanic and adapts it for French: word length varies from 4 to 9 letters (instead of a fixed 5), the first letter is revealed to anchor the search, and 8 daily challenges are bundled in the iOS/Android app.
If you play in French every day, Sutom is built for you: francophone vocabulary, FR-first community. Wordle stays excellent for English practice or original-language play.
Quick comparison
| Criterion | SUTOM | Wordle |
|---|---|---|
| Language | French, English, Spanish | English (limited localisations) |
| Word length | 4 to 9 letters (variable) | 5 letters (fixed) |
| Starting hints | First letter revealed | None |
| Attempts | 6 tries | 6 tries |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android (free) | Web only (NYT app paid) |
| Offline mode | Yes, in app | No, web only |
| Persistent stats | Streak, history, world stats | Local streak |
| Other daily games | Sudoku, word search, anagrams, 4 logic puzzles | Connections, Spelling Bee (NYT, separate) |
| Model | Free, ad-free app with Premium | Free + NYT Games Premium |
| Community | Francophone (FR/BE/CH/CA) | Worldwide English-speaking |
Why pick Sutom
- Francophone vocabulary — no more guessing English words you don't use.
- Progressive difficulty: variable word length and the revealed first letter make each day distinct.
- A free app that bundles 8 daily challenges, not just the word — sudoku, word search, anagrams and 4 logic puzzles refreshed every morning.
Wordle is still an excellent game — it's the reason this category exists. If you play in French daily, Sutom is simply more natural, and the app gives you 7 extra challenges per day.