# Balloony Word

> Educational word guessing game with balloon popping mechanics for vocabulary practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Yadong Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloony-word/id403683612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yadong Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/319125303)
- Category: Games, Education, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloony-word/id403683612/reviews.md

## What is Balloony Word?

* Everybody likes to play Hangman but you may feel a little uncomfortable with the idea of 'hanging' a man to guess a few words. Then Balloony Word is for you!
* Balloony Word is a family-friendly educational game that helps anyone practice and broaden their vocabulary skills.

You will discover Dolch sight words, animal and fruit names, grade appropriate common words, elementary science terms and much more, while having fun popping a few balloons along the way! NOTE: access to word list is only available in Balloony Word Pro.

By popular demand, this game is changed to FREE supported by Ads. For ads-free version, check out "Balloony Word Pro".

***** What Our Users Are Saying

"Cute and endless fun" - User Review.

"This is a cute game that will keep your spelling skills sharp" - CrystalsMom

"I had fun playing it along with kids" - mecinply

Download the only word guessing game that is radically new and fun! After playing Balloony Word Pro, you won't want to touch any other Hangman games out there. 

* The Game is suited for adults of all ages and kids with keen spelling interests.

You can play this game alone or with your loved ones. Whether it is a quick five minutes game time after dinner or half hour play time with your kids cuddled on the sofa, you will surely have fun together and learn something new.  

When you need a little bit of challenge, change the word list dictionary. 

THE STORY 

Gordon the Gorilla and Kendra the Kangaroo Need Your Help!

Gordon the Gorilla and Kendra the Kangaroo are happily floated in the air by twenty six balloons, with one letter on each balloon. For each word presented, you will have only seven chances to make the correct guess by tapping on the balloons. If you make a wrong tap, the balloon will pop. So be very careful, you don't want to send the cute Kangaroo or Gorilla crashing onto the ground!

THE FEATURES
• Pickup and Play - you will launch straight into the play mode without any game menu to get in the way. 
• Themes - two themes featuring the lovely Kendra and Gordon.
• Original Music - created specifically for the game. 
• Settings - of course you can change the kind of words that will be presented to you to guess. [only available in Balloony Word Pro]
• Secret Feature - well this is a 'secret' but we will give you a hint. It's a life saver when you are stuck! But be careful because it will pop your balloons too. 

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## Key features

- Family-friendly educational game
- Balloon popping word guessing
- Vocabulary practice
- Multiple word lists (Pro)
- Themed characters and music
- Secret hint feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloony-word/id403683612/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cute game

*2013-03-10, version 1.5.1*

Cannot choose word category anymore.

### 1/5 — No Fair

*2012-11-11, version 1.5.0*

You've got ads that can't be removed that cover up some of the letter choices!!! And you have to silence the phone to stop the maddening music. Come on......

### 5/5 — Kids love this game

*2012-08-19, version 1.5.0*

Great for my two young children. Wish I could add my own words.

### 4/5 — Nice hangman game

*2012-02-12, version 1.2.15*

Nice version of a hangman game. User friendly. Nice graphics.

### 5/5 — Get it!!!!

*2011-07-19, version 1.2.12*

If you like hangman you will love this!!!
Get it!!It is off the hook!!! :)

### 3/5 — Appealing graphics, nice idea

*2011-01-21*

This is a new and sweet way to play hangman, the graphics look hand drawn and appeal to my daughter (and me!). The music is fun too and the colours are nice pastel shades. The ads are a bit annoying (I know they're meant to be, but if I purchased every app my children like I would need a second mortgage by now) because they appear along the top of the screen during game play and it's easy to touch them instead of a top row letter, and they also appear between games. My 6 year old daughter has already inadvertently ended up looking for like minded singles in our area! Also some of the balloons are very close together and we have selected some letters in error. Other than that a lovely variation on a classic.

### 4/5 — Educational & Fun

*2010-12-08, version 1.0.0*

This game is fun and so educational. When i first bought tis game, i have the thoughts of buying this game for my niece only but that's not the case now because i'm stuck with some easy words. Nevertheless, my younger niece find it fun to play and learn at the same time with the cute graphic implemented. I'm strongly suggest this game for kids and also adult coz u will b scratching ur head over some simple words. Highly recommended for $0.99.
There is also few categorical words which i find it interesting where i can choose to guess the fruit names, vegetable name etc...Hopefully more updates on more categorical of words to make this game more interesting.

### 4/5 — Nice pick-up and play game!

*2010-12-08, version 1.0.0*

This is a very nice hangman game. It is nice to see the kangaroo/gorrila falls if you popped all the balloons and still fail to spell the word. Another great feature is that you could choose the level of vocabulary to be use in the game. 

Well, i think there are rooms for improvement on its graphical presentation. I didn't quite like it. Other than that, the words on the lower side of the screen also needs to be centralised, to look a bit better. Apart from that, this is a nice game! Very nice pick-up-and-play game for both adults and the kids.

### 5/5 — Drop a gorilla instead of HANG MAN!

*2010-12-06, version 1.0.0*

<Ballony word> is a great game similar to hangman but BETTER. 
I like the idea of dropping instead of hanging;)
The story of the game starts with a gorilla(Gordon) and a Kangaroo(Kendra) floating in the air with balloons.
You have to save them by picking the right word shown on balloons with 7 chances to make correct guess. 
If you make the wrong guess, the balloon will pop and drop your animal friend to the ground:(

It is a great game to play for everyone.
Especially, it makes enjoyable with your kids, friends, and Family.
If you want to create bonding with children, this will definitely help;)

<Graphics & Sound>
The graphics in "Balloony word" are 2d and very simple. 
It could be boring looking in other hangmangames. 
However, using snowy sky as a back ground makes the game much more interesting and appealing.
Music in the game is very cute and catchy that makes you hum the song all day;)

<Handling>
Handling is well done but it could be nicer if balloons were bigger.
Sometimes small balloons occurs miss tapping on iPhone.
"Balloony word HD" for iPad had no trouble since it is bigger.

<Price>
This game is priced perfectly. 
$0.99 for iphone and ipad but you should be careful not to confused with "Ballony word HD" 
which can be installed in iPad only.
If you are looking for a nice game to play with friends and kids, do not hasitate and GET it right now;)

### 4/5 — Alternative to HangMan

*2010-11-22, version 1.0.0*

This is a cute alternative to hangman for adults or older children who can already play hangman
It says grade k-2nd grade, but I think it depends on your kid.  My almost 5 year old is nowhere nearly ready for Hangman, but yet I have friends with 6 year olds that would probably do well.

## Frequently asked questions about Balloony Word

### What is Balloony Word?

Balloony Word is a family-friendly educational game designed to help users practice and expand their vocabulary. It offers a fun, balloon-popping alternative to traditional hangman games.

### How do you play Balloony Word?

In Balloony Word, players have seven chances to guess a word by tapping on balloons, each containing a letter. Incorrect guesses pop a balloon, and too many pops can lead to a character falling.

### Is Balloony Word suitable for children?

Yes, Balloony Word is rated for ages 4+ and is described as family-friendly and educational, making it suitable for kids with an interest in spelling.

### Can I play Balloony Word offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, word guessing games often function without an internet connection.

### Does Balloony Word have ads?

The app is currently free and supported by ads. A separate 'Balloony Word Pro' version is available for an ad-free experience.

### What kind of words can I guess in Balloony Word?

The game includes Dolch sight words, animal and fruit names, grade-appropriate common words, and elementary science terms. Access to all word lists is available in the Pro version.

### How often is Balloony Word updated?

The latest version is 1.6, and the app was last updated on June 30, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

### What is the user sentiment for Balloony Word?

User reviews mention it as 'cute and endless fun' and a 'cute game that will keep your spelling skills sharp.' However, the app has a low rating of 2.3 stars from 6 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2025-06-30

Updated for later iOS.

### 1.5.1 — 2013-03-08

- Added Support for iPhone 5 Retina
- Misc bug fixes

### 1.5.0 — 2012-08-17

- Added game starter scene
- Making it super easy to change game theme

Previous Updates include: 
- Added Baseball Words. 
- Added Basket Words. 
- Added Dolch Sight Words 
- Added Elementary Science Words. 
- Added Animal Words 

For feedback and support, send us an email info@kwiqapps.com. If you like the game, please consider giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes.

### 1.2.15 — 2011-09-02

For feedback and support, send us an email info@kwiqapps.com. If you like the game, please consider giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes.

- Fixed crash bug on iPhones running iOS 4.3.3 and above. 
- Fixed sound track issue.
- Other minor bug fixes.

Previous Updates include:

- Added Baseball Words.
- Added Basket Words.
- Added Dolch Sight Words
- Added Elementary Science Words.
- Added Animal Words
- Added PlayHaven more games recommendation.

### 1.2.12 — 2011-05-31

For feedback and support, send us an email info@kwiqapps.com. If you like the game, please consider giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes.

- Minor bug fixes.
- Enabled rich media iAd.

Previous Updates include:

- Added Baseball Words.
- Added Basket Words.
- Added Dolch Sight Words
- Added Elementary Science Words.
- Added Animal Words
- Added PlayHaven more games recommendation.

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