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Five rounds. One real English word in each. Two are convincing inventions. Tap the real one before the clock runs out, then discover what it means.
Fake or Real is a word quiz for curious readers, writers and anyone who enjoys unusual vocabulary.
PLAY YOUR WAY
- Daily Challenge: five fresh rounds each day, with a streak to build.
- Endless Mode: play five-word sets back to back, or choose a category.
- Rapid Mode: swipe right for real and left for fake, or use the buttons.
LEARN THE ANSWER
Real words come with definitions, example sentences, origins and pronunciation. Save discoveries to your Journal. Explore 11 categories, including vocabulary, science, nature, music, places and sport.
The Word of the Day is free to explore. The Learn tab includes free samples, with the full Word Library available as an optional one-time purchase or with Pro.
MADE FOR IPHONE DUO AND IPAD
The reading desk gives the prompt and clock their own space while answer controls stay within reach. After answering, compare the real word’s definition with the original choices. Rapid Mode keeps the word visible as you judge and reveal it.
YOUR PROGRESS
Track your score and streaks, and use optional Game Center rankings and achievements.
OPTIONAL PRO
Pro removes ads, provides unlimited hints and unlocks the Word Library and Daily Archive. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available. Prices are shown in the app for your App Store region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; manage or cancel them in your Apple account settings.
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What's New in Fake or Real
1.2
October 28, 2026
Made for iPhone Duo A reading desk for Duo and iPad: keep the prompt and clock separate from the answer controls, then compare the real word’s definition with the original choices after answering. Rapid Mode keeps the word visible while you judge and reveal it. Landscape layouts have more breathing room, and hints scroll so their controls remain accessible. The clock now pauses while the hint sheet is open, and eliminated fakes can no longer be selected. Ranks now uses the same numeric score format for every player.
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