# Alphabear: Words Across Time

> Word puzzle game where spelling words grows bears and earns points. (iPhone/iPad app by Spry Fox, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabear-words-across-time/id1352603023 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spry Fox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441192743)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5,296 App Store ratings · 327 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 330 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabear-words-across-time/id1352603023/reviews.md

## What is Alphabear?

Alphabear 2 is an original English word puzzle game by Spry Fox, and the sequel to our hit 2015 game!

In Alphabear 2, you spell words by selecting letters on a puzzle grid. When you use letters that are adjacent to each other, bears appear! The more letters you use, the bigger the bear gets, and the more points you earn. Spelling words cleverly is the key to success! 

Collect Bears: 

When you solve the puzzles, you'll earn new bears for your permanent collection. These bears can team up to help you in future games! They increase the points you earn, extend your timer, modify the game board, and more.

Bear humor: 

Fans of the original Alphabear will appreciate the much-improved "bear speech" -- the words you spell will appear in funny cartoons like always, but the all-new templates come with a huge variety of backgrounds and amusing props. 

Built-in dictionary: 

Lastly, a smart dictionary and other new features make Alphabear 2 a great way to improve your English and have fun while doing it!

So what are you waiting for? The best word puzzle game of 2018 awaits!  :-)

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: 
http://spryfox.com/alphabear-2-tos-and-privacy-policy-links/
Alphabear 2 includes a VIP Subscription offering that is billed monthly for $4.99 and grants free coins and free coffee each week, plus a 80% discount on tournament replay costs. 
Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

## Key features

- Spell words on a letter grid
- Grow bears for points
- Collect and team up bears
- Humorous bear cartoons
- Built-in English dictionary
- Improve English skills

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| "Live To Eat" Helper Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Walk of Fame" Helper Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Don't Go In There!" Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Scientific Curiosity Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Farm Fresh" Helper Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honey Maximizer | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Alphabear?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🐻 Cute and adorable bears
- 🧠 Challenging word puzzles
- 📚 Helps expand vocabulary
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and energy system
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and tutorials
- 🤖 Inconsistent word recognition
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes and update issues
- Syncing and progress loss problems

**Most requested features**

- Ability to sort and manage bears
- More levels and content updates
- Offline play mode
- Multiplayer or social features
- Customization options for bears

## Recent user reviews (10 of 327)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabear-words-across-time/id1352603023/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Annoying now

*2026-01-24, version 1.13.9*

Starts off as a nice little game with a sense of humour. BUT, after you do a certain amount it becomes really grindy. I eventually finished the story on the hard level. I still have about 11 missing bears. Random dropping of bears out of time warps now means I could play on for infinite time and never finish collecting the bears. If you like completing games, this one isn't for you.

### 4/5 — Please update - love this game

*2025-12-26, version 1.13.9*

I love this game but it has been broken for a while. I know I used to have ads removed but restore purchases doesn’t work and it needs to be fixed.

### 3/5 — :(

*2025-12-13, version 1.13.9*

forever wishing this was alphabear: hustle!😭😭😭

### 4/5 — Guessing words

*2025-11-24, version 1.13.9*

It’s a fun game, with cute bears, but I feel like I’m trying to guess words that app creator approved of or heard of that is accepted in the game. Many words, legitimate words in dictionary, was apparently not found or unable to proceed. Especially when special words come along, ‘mid’, ‘mis’, etc.

### 4/5 — Entretenido con oportunidad

*2025-10-26, version 1.13.9*

Es muy entretenido y racional. Lo único es que en cada partida hay un anuncio.

### 1/5 — Love the game, but in-app purchases don’t work.

*2025-10-24, version 1.13.9*

I have been playing Alohabear for years.  From there original version to this.  I have played the Android and Apple versions for many years.  

I love this game, the concept and it keeps my mind engaged.  However, now you cannot make any in app purchases.  A validation error now pops up. It will take the money but I don’t get the benefit.  Thankfully I have requested a refund for the Apple Store, now twice.  I have emailed the company twice now with zero response.  Either the company has gone under or they no longer care.  Either way, until the developer fixes the issue my rating will stay at 1 star

### 3/5 — Bring back Alphabear Classic!

*2025-09-29, version 1.13.9*

It’s okay, but I miss the original Alphabear.

### 1/5 — Would Be 5 Stars If I Could Remove Ads

*2025-08-25, version 1.13.9*

Broken payment for the ad removal & ultimate package… but you can still purchase the VIP monthly subscription.

### 4/5 — some ideas Great Game!

*2025-08-12, version 1.13.9*

this game is really fun and interesting i love the story and it’s great for kids just starting to learn but here are some ideas 

First more cloth and add on things should be cheaper or some free items also i think it would be fun to play a certain amount of days and get a gift more bears plz

### 5/5 — Perfect Chill Game

*2025-08-08, version 1.13.9*

I vaguely remember playing the first Alphabear. Super cute game.

## Frequently asked questions about Alphabear

### What is Alphabear: Words Across Time?

Alphabear: Words Across Time is an English word puzzle game where players spell words by selecting adjacent letters on a grid. The longer the word, the bigger the bears grow, earning more points. The game also features bear collection and humorous cartoons.

### How do I play Alphabear: Words Across Time?

You play by tapping and dragging to select adjacent letters on the puzzle grid to form words. As you spell words, bears on the board grow larger, increasing your score. Collecting bears and using their abilities can help you in future games.

### Is Alphabear: Words Across Time free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers a VIP Subscription for $4.99 per month, which provides free coins and coffee weekly, and a discount on tournament replays. In-app purchases are also available.

### What devices is Alphabear: Words Across Time compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility, but it is a mobile application, implying it is available on iOS and Android devices. Users can check their respective app stores for specific compatibility information.

### What are the benefits of collecting bears?

Collecting bears is a key feature that enhances gameplay. These collected bears can be teamed up to provide bonuses in future games, such as increasing points earned, extending timers, or modifying the game board. This adds a strategic element to the word puzzle experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.9 — 2023-08-30

- Bugfixes

### 1.11.2 — 2020-01-03

- Bugfixes

### 01.10.00 — 2019-06-07

- Fixes/improvements to how some Special Events work.
- Fixed bug in Moon Bear's power.
- Other minor fixes/changes.

### 01.09.01 — 2019-03-19

- Fixed an issue where a game would end early in certain situations
- Fixed an issue caused by daylight savings time that was causing different players to see different banned bears in tournaments
- Fixed a bug that was causing long-time players to experience issues as a result of their large play histories
- Fixed a bug that was causing players to get stuck in a ""cloud save loading"" loop
- Added three new special events; two for upcoming holidays and one new clothing-themed event that will reoccur every month!

### 01.09.00 — 2019-03-15

- Fixed an issue caused by daylight savings time that was causing different players to see different banned bears in tournaments
- Fixed a bug that was causing long-time players to experience issues as a result of their large play histories
- Fixed a bug that was causing players to get stuck in a ""cloud save loading"" loop
- Added three new special events; two for upcoming holidays and one new clothing-themed event that will reoccur every month!

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