# Hooked on Words > Comprehensive word game with multiple single-player and multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Plasmaworks, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-words/id522136303 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Plasmaworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311431613) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.25/5 from 1,103 App Store ratings · 291 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 116 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-words/id522136303/reviews.md ## What is Hooked on Words? “5 out of 5” – Appolicious “5 out of 5” – FanAppic “9.5 out of 10” – iPhoneGlance “8.5 out of 10” – WebAppRater “4.5 out of 5” – AppsThunder “4 out of 5” – AppsMirror “4 out of 5” – Apps4Review “4 out of 5” – Game400 One of the most comprehensive word games on the App Store just got even better with an all new single player extended mode, updated visuals and several other major enhancements. Download today and join the nearly 2 million players who have already experienced Hooked on Words. Master the game’s 5 unique single player modes and then when ready challenge friends and family in the addicting multiplayer mode as you see who can form the longest words, earn the most bonus tiles and score the most points. Easy to play but hard to master you’ll have endless hours of fun whether you want to compete with friends or have a relaxing time by yourself. Download today and get hooked on word games once more. Key Features •5 Unique single player modes •Multiplayer with Facebook support •Universal App •Single player iCloud saving to continue playing across all your devices •Track single player stats across all 5 modes •Game Center leaderboards and achievements Exciting Multiplayer Mode: Players will get 2 minutes to find as many words as possible and also earn bonus tiles that will increase their scores. Put your money where your mouth is with the all new Token system. Earning tokens is fun and easy, just win against your friends to earn more! Also, check out the all new Word Shop for different ways to get more tokens! All New Extended Mode: Reach each new level based on a set number of moves per level. Standard Mode: Play at your own pace as you strategize to create bigger words and earn bonus tiles. Timed Mode: Players get 2 minutes and an endless supply of letter tiles to form as many words as possible. Collapse Mode: Try and clear the board of letters before new ones fall into place. Form bigger words that will give you bonuses to clear more letters. Blitz Mode: A static 6 x 7 board where letters don’t change and players have 2 minutes to find as many words as possible. Be sure to make as many bonus letters as possible to make those scores skyrocket! Expert Mode: Players get an endless supply of letter tiles to form as many words as possible. Advance to the next level by scoring enough points to fill the bar. Difficulty increased with each level, this mode is aimed at our expert players. Will you accept the challenge? Please note: Multiplayer mode will not run on iPad 1st Generation ## Key features - 5 unique single player modes - Multiplayer with Facebook support - Single player iCloud saving - Track single player stats - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Token system for multiplayer rewards - Word Shop for tokens ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Medium Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Large Pack | $2.99 | one-time | | Extra Large Pack | $3.99 | one-time | | Deluxe Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | | Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Hooked on Words? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay - 🧠 Helps keep the mind active - 🕰️ Good for quick play sessions - 🤓 Educational and vocabulary-building **Cons** - 🔍 Dictionary needs updating - 🚨 Frequent crashes and bugs - 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads - 🤯 Frustrating scoring and bonus issues - 🔒 Inability to restore purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes at the end of matches - Leaderboard and high scores not working - Inability to log in or sync progress - Letters not sliding down properly in Collapse mode **Most requested features** - Ability to shuffle letters - Improved scoring and bonus system - Multiplayer mode improvements - Option to disable ads for paid users - Better game progress and stats tracking ## Recent user reviews (10 of 291) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-words/id522136303/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Game no longer loads *2025-02-15, version 3.2.5* This is one of my favorite games, but it no longer loads. Cannot find a way to contact any to fix it! ### 1/5 — App won’t open *2025-01-19, version 3.2.5* I have had this game for several years and once enjoyed it, now the game will not open, I have deleted and reinstalled, it plays for a few days and then won’t open. Please help! ### 5/5 — Why doesn’t it load??? *2024-12-29, version 3.2.5* Love it!!! But rarely loads!!! Why?.? ### 4/5 — Leaderboard does not work *2024-12-23, version 3.2.5* The leaderboard used to work, now doesn’t. I have tried everything to restore ranking. Nothing works. The game up is not as much fun. No competition…. Why? ### 3/5 — Love the game, but…… *2024-09-18, version 3.2.5* I keep having to download the game. I play a few games and then the whole thing shuts down and I have to download it again. Why , oh why? So frustrating ### 2/5 — Problem *2024-09-15, version 3.2.5* Why am I getting a back screen on this app. Anyone else having a problem? 4 days so far. ### 1/5 — A review *2024-08-15, version 3.2.5* How can anyone post a good score, when out of 42 possible letters , 29 are vowels and 32 are 2 points or less. You have an inherent bias towards people with a command of the English language. This app is awful. I keep thinking you will be fair but you are not. ### 5/5 — Totally addictive *2024-07-22, version 3.2.5* Fascinating game, we play daily, great stress reliever !! ### 5/5 — I love this game , please fix it *2024-07-02, version 3.2.5* This is my favorite game but it crashes regularly. I have to delete it and reinstall it all the time. ### 1/5 — Glitch???? *2024-04-11, version 3.2.5* Overtime I open the app, now, it closes immediately. I have removed/deleted the app and re-installed to no avail. This started a year ago and I gave up. Recently downloaded again and it still does it. ## Frequently asked questions about Hooked on Words ### What is Hooked on Words? Hooked on Words is a comprehensive word game offering multiple single-player modes and an engaging multiplayer option. Players can compete with friends or enjoy solo play, focusing on forming long words, earning bonus tiles, and scoring points. ### What are the key features of Hooked on Words? Key features include five unique single-player modes (Extended, Standard, Timed, Collapse, Blitz, and Expert), multiplayer with Facebook support, iCloud saving for cross-device play, stat tracking, and Game Center leaderboards and achievements. The multiplayer mode also includes a token system and a Word Shop. ### How much does Hooked on Words cost? The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, likely for additional tokens or other enhancements, as indicated by the monetization model. ### What are the different single-player modes? The game features five distinct single-player modes: Extended Mode (level-based with set moves), Standard Mode (play at your own pace), Timed Mode (2 minutes to form words), Collapse Mode (clear the board), Blitz Mode (static board with 2 minutes), and Expert Mode (increasing difficulty). ### Is Hooked on Words compatible with all devices? It is a Universal App, meaning it's designed for both iPhone and iPad. However, multiplayer mode will not run on the first-generation iPad. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.5 — 2017-02-01 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixes for Facebook multiplayer integration ### 3.2.1 — 2016-12-13 General maintenance Bug Fixes ### 3.2 — 2016-08-18 Fixed issues with Facebook login for multiplayer. Increased Stability. Fixed push notifications. ### 3.1.1 — 2016-07-03 Fixed crashing when loading saved games. ### 3.1 — 2016-07-01 - Collapse Mode and Expert Mode fixes - Tiles should interact more smoothly - Save Data should be properly restored - Bonus word works properly - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Hooked on Words | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Magic Word - Puzzle Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-word-puzzle-games/id1461100476) | 4.9 (2,794) | Free | Games | | [Upwords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565) | 4.7 (9,030) | Free | Games | | [Classic Words (solo word game)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-words-solo-word-game/id670587290) | 4.8 (114,413) | Free | Games | | [WordOn HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordon-hd/id565881351) | 4.6 (575) | Free | Games | | [Mahjong Jewels™ Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-jewels-solitaire/id589013399) | 4.7 (10,813) | Free | Games | | [Bubble Jewels™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-jewels/id407262916) | 4.7 (2,986) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Plasmaworks, LLC - [Modern Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-words/id897250758) - [Hooked On Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-solitaire/id1125793097) All apps by Plasmaworks, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/311431613 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*