# Friend Game: Long Words — PLAY the AI and YOUR FRIENDS

> Turn-based word game where longer words score more points. (iPhone/iPad app by MATTHEW N MCCARTHY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-long-words/id6765931780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATTHEW N MCCARTHY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895478724)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-long-words/id6765931780/reviews.md

## What is Friend Game?

A cozy word game where LONG WORDS SCORE MORE than short words.

SCORING FOCUSES ON LONG WORDS

Most word games reward trickery, but scoring in Long Words is based primarly on word length.
KITCHEN will outscore Qi in this game.


TURN BASED PLAY

CREATE a game, challenge your friends, or find a random match-up.
CREATE a game against the computer (Biblio the cat).
PASS AND PLAY, local couch co-op mode on the same device.

REAL SOLO CHALLENGE

5 difficulties, from cozy to nightmare -- can you beat HARD mode and unlock EXTREME?


TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Learn actual words. Built-in dictionary to work on your vocabulary and conjugations while you play.
Use Biblio's Better Play, where he takes a look at the board, and shows you a better word you could have played.
Biblio gives word definitions in addition to his charmingly funny chatter.
Use the Word Lab to analyze your play.

CHAT WHILE YOU PLAY

Same-screen chat: talk while the board stays visible.


DAILY RIDDLES

If you like word puzzles, you'll love the daily challenge of Biblio's riddles, plus a growing library of past puzzles to solve.


GAMEPLAY EVOLVED

Trading a letter doesn't cost you a turn -- so much more fun with the possibilities this opens up for word building!
Zap a tile on the board (once per game) to unblock a locked-out area of the board.


PLAY THE BEST word game out there, DOWNLOAD NOW and give it a try!


FREE TO PLAY, with in-app purchase to unlock additional features (but you get a LOT for free!).


Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Long word scoring
- Turn-based multiplayer
- AI opponent
- Pass and play local co-op
- Daily riddles
- Built-in dictionary
- Tile trading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Long Words Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Long Words Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Long Words Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-long-words/id6765931780/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The game I have been waiting for!!!!

*2026-05-21*

I love this app! Biblio the cat is hilarious and it is super cool to be able to see what the better move was on every turn!!! Also the daily riddle is a nice add.

### 5/5 — A fun game that feels familiar and new at the same time!

*2026-05-18*

Long Words is a nice, fresh take on a classic word game that feels new. The challenge to find long words to play for max points makes game play all that more interesting. I find I come back to games at random times in my day. In progress games are just waiting to be played— no pressure! The chat feature is literally a game changer! Highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Friend Game

### What is the main scoring mechanic in Friend Game?

Friend Game prioritizes scoring based on word length, meaning longer words will generally outscore shorter ones. This differs from games that might reward trickier or less common words.

### Can I play Friend Game with friends?

Yes, you can create games to challenge your friends directly or find random opponents. The game also supports a 'Pass and Play' mode for local couch co-op on the same device.

### Does Friend Game have a solo mode?

Friend Game offers a real solo challenge with five difficulty levels, from cozy to nightmare. You can also play against the computer opponent, Biblio the cat, and analyze your plays with Biblio's Better Play feature.

### How does Friend Game help improve vocabulary?

The game includes a built-in dictionary that allows you to learn actual words and their conjugations while you play. Biblio also provides word definitions and analysis of your moves.

### Are there daily challenges in Friend Game?

Yes, Friend Game features daily riddles that word puzzle fans will enjoy, along with a growing library of past puzzles to solve.

### Does Friend Game have ads?

Yes, Friend Game contains advertisements. It is free to play with optional in-app purchases to unlock additional features.

### What makes the gameplay in Friend Game unique?

Friend Game evolves gameplay by allowing you to trade a letter without losing a turn, opening up more word-building possibilities. You can also 'zap' a tile once per game to unblock areas of the board.

### What devices is Friend Game available on?

Friend Game is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-16

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2026-05-28

- Faster app startup, and avoid freezing the Play tab's UI in low network situations.
- Fix last-turn logic and messaging: each player gets a turn after last tile from bag used, and system messages state this clearly.
- Fix Biblio's Better Play sometimes suggesting a word that's less points than what you played.
- Add "Opening Game..." Popup when entering a non-cached Biblio game.

### 1.2 — 2026-05-27

- A ton of new (and better) avatars 
- Add ability to place words, see scoring, while waiting for opponent to go
- Get alerted when a game ends because the opponent took the last turn
- Player name/avatar updates now update in currently-active games
- Show friend invites on Play tab
- Add "Dictionary" option to in game menu, to allow dictionary lookups any time
- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-05-22

- Fixed game board layout issue when certain accessibility features are on (e.g. show borders, display zoom large mode)
- Fixed rare bug where Play tab account card rapidly appears/disappears
- Zap now generates new letter instead of pulling one from the bag
- App icon badge now updates immediately after playing a turn
- After opponent's turn, now shows the actual tiles they played in addition to the longest word they formed

### 1.0 — 2026-05-18

No release notes.

## More apps by MATTHEW N MCCARTHY

- [Word Wheel - Brain Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wheel-brain-game/id6774763465)

All apps by MATTHEW N MCCARTHY: https://appshunter.io/developer/1895478724

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