# Inkwells — A daily bit of word magic

> A daily bit of word magic (iPhone/iPad app by Kristen Swanson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkwells/id6689493263 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kristen Swanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754882765)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkwells/id6689493263/reviews.md

## What is Inkwells?

Get a daily dose of inspiration with Inkwells! Every day, receive a fresh set of words to craft a poem, lyric, or any creative expression that moves you. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just exploring your creative side, Inkwells offers a playful, immersive experience for word lovers of all levels.

How it works:

DAILY WORD GAMES: Start each day with a unique collection of words. No two days are the same!
CREATIVE FREEDOM: Drag and arrange the words on a customizable canvas to build your poetic masterpiece.
UNIQUE PUZZLE TYPES: Select from Classic, Merry, or Swifty word sets.
SHARE AND SAVE: Proud of your creation? Share it with friends or save it to revisit later.

Why Inkwells?
Inkwells isn’t just an app—it’s a space for inspiration, reflection, and self-expression. Whether you’re writing a poem, song lyric, or simply arranging words to find a new perspective, Inkwells helps unlock the magic of language.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.08 — 2026-01-13

~~Improvements & Fixes~~
NEW PUZZLE TYPE: Enjoy a new puzzle type called "nature" filled with woodsy words! 

COLOR BUG FIX: The white color on the cancel modal was hard to read. That's fixed now.

### 1.07 — 2025-11-23

~~Improvements & Fixes~~
Enjoy a new puzzle type called "merry" to help you celebrate the season!

### 1.06 — 2025-07-21

~~Improvements & Fixes~~
Customized buttons and menus were updated to better match Apple's Liquid Glass design system when it launches

### 1.0.5 — 2025-02-04

~~New Features~~
NATURE PUZZLE STYLE: Enjoy a new puzzle style that taps into the beauty of nature.


~~Pesky bug fixes & tiny improvements~~
We fixed a few typos in the "About This App" copy and updated a few color swatches.

### 1.0.4 — 2024-11-18

~~New Features~~
MERRY PUZZLE STYLE: It's time for a new puzzle style. Be merry and check it out!


~~Pesky bug fixes & tiny improvements~~
UPDATED THE ANIMATION FOR SWITCHING YOUR NEW PUZZLE TYPE: The old animation looked like a PowerPoint from 1999. It is (a little bit) smoother now.

PUZZLE GENERATION FOR ARCHIVED PUZZLES: If you switched the puzzle type on an archived puzzle, it gave you the current day's puzzle instead of the day from the archive. That's all fixed now.

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## More apps by Kristen Swanson

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All apps by Kristen Swanson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1754882765

## Related topics

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