Hunchboard

Hunchboard

Puzzle Hypothesis Builder

3 ratings
2 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 25, 2026
  • September 12, 2026
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This app helps you solve word puzzles by visualizing overlapping guesses. It allows you to explore multiple potential groupings for tiles and collaborate with friends. Built-in lookup tools provide quick definitions and summaries without leaving the app.

Visualize overlapping tile guesses
Switch between Row and Group views
Integrated Wiktionary, Wikipedia, and web search
Collaborate with friends via invite codes
Import puzzles from screenshots with OCR
Auto-arrange hypotheses
Color-code rows to commit guesses
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What's New in Hunchboard

1.2.4

September 12, 2026

What's new in Hunchboard 1.2.4: • Buying credits works at every text size — in prior versions, at larger accessibility sizes, the purchase button had been pushed off the bottom of the screen, where nothing could see it or tap it. • Three other buttons had a similar defect. They were the button that confirmed your grid after a screenshot import, the button that joined a session, and the button that confirmed the optical character recognition (OCR) results on a scanned puzzle. All four buttons stay visible and tappable now. • Buttons keep their rounded shape at large text instead of stretching into circles, and a word like "Image" no longer breaks across two lines mid-word. • The OCR review screen identifies the specific tiles that OCR is least confident on with clear, visible markings. • Tiles are read at the orientation the rest of the puzzle uses, so, for example, OIL will no longer be read as 710. • A screenshot that's sideways or upside down imports correctly, with the tiles in the canonical puzzle order read right side up.

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Puzzle Pack

Get more Hunchboard puzzle-solving credits!

User reviews

Life-changing!

I routinely do the NY Times connections puzzle and this app makes it twice as fun by letting you physically group (or color-code) words so you can physically see them together. It takes away the need to remember which words go together because you can see them right there grouped together. That way you can focus on the fun parts - figuring out which words go together and what the connections among them are. Once you’ve grouped them you can even assign them purple, blue, green, and yellow so you can guess what order is the reverse rainbow. Highly recommend for anyone who plays connections!
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Amazing!

I play the NYT Connections puzzle *every day* and this will save me SO MUCH time!

FAQ

How does Hunchboard help with word puzzles?

Hunchboard allows you to explore multiple potential groupings for tiles simultaneously, making it easier to visualize complex hypotheses. It offers different views to represent your guesses and helps you organize them.

Can I use Hunchboard with any word puzzle?

Yes, Hunchboard is designed to work with any Connections-style word puzzle. You can import puzzles by taking a screenshot, and the app uses on-device OCR to read the tiles.

How does collaboration work in Hunchboard?

You can create a group session with a unique invite code, allowing friends to join and work on puzzles together. Each person contributes their hunches, and you can see how your guesses compare and converge.

Does Hunchboard have ads?

No, Hunchboard is ad-free. The app offers a free trial with puzzle credits, and additional credits can be purchased in packs without a subscription.

What are the pricing details for Hunchboard?

Hunchboard is free to try with 20 starting puzzle credits. After these are used, you can purchase Puzzle Packs for $0.99 USD each to gain additional credits. There are no subscriptions or ads.

Is Hunchboard available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Hunchboard is optimized for iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android support is not available.

How often is Hunchboard updated?

The app was last updated on June 12, 2026, indicating a recent update. The version is 1.2. Further details on update frequency are not provided.

What is the age rating for Hunchboard?

Hunchboard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed to be accessible and engaging for younger players as well as adults.