# iVolution Word Game — The Evolving Word Game > Evolving word game where players build words from evolving letter seeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Jay Bacal.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivolution-word-game/id565103510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jay Bacal](https://appshunter.io/developer/436790004) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.36/5 from 89 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 37 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-07-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivolution-word-game/id565103510/reviews.md ## What is iVolution Word Game? "A unique treat among the sea of word games" -- AppAdvice.com "This easy-to-use and highly addictive word game is a must have! -- FanAppic.com "Finally! For the avid word connoisseur - iVolution. Not your average Ho-Hum word game!" -- PaperDesk tweet From the husband and wife team that created “Chain of Thought” and “RhymieStymie” comes “iVolution – the evolving word game!” iVolution is easy to pick up but hard to put down. You start with a 2 letter word seed like “AN” and use it to build a word like “FANTASTIC.” Then you select 2 letters from your word, and those letters become the next word seed for your opponent. The words keep evolving, back and forth, a piece of your word becoming part of your opponent's word, then a piece of their word becoming part of your next word. iVolution is incredibly simple yet incredibly addicting. You can play solo against computer opponents or challenge your friends to a word showdown with the online play modes! So what are you waiting for? It's time to join the revolution in word evolution! *7 different power-ups *2 single player modes *2 "Pass ‘n Play" modes *2 turn-based multiplayer online modes so you can challenge your friends anywhere, anytime! *Tons of achievements to earn *Multiple leaderboards so you can compare your scores with the world *Help videos to get you quickly playing like a pro We really hope you enjoy our new game. We'd love to hear from you. So please don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks and best wishes, Jay & Julia ## Key features - Build words from evolving letter seeds - Solo play against computer opponents - Online multiplayer modes - Pass 'n Play modes - Seven different power-ups - Tons of achievements - Multiple leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | The Golden Piggy | $1.99 | one-time | | Premium Play Modes | $0.99 | one-time | | The Works | $2.99 | one-time | | Bag O' Gold | $0.99 | one-time | | Treasure Chest | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 48) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivolution-word-game/id565103510/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Working on my new iPad now, yay! *2025-05-15, version 2.0* ❤️‍🩹I LOVE word games and have been playing this for YEARS with no need to buy tokens, because I had amassed so many through playing. When I downloaded it to my replacement iPad the restore feature did NOT work, I have lost all my tokens that I have built up over a long time. Please help me restore the features I had when I bought this. ### 5/5 — TOP FAV!!! *2021-04-13, version 2.0* Hey again! I’m back to write an updated review. I absolutely love this game! I mean I SERIOUSLY love love LOVE it! I play this game as often as I get a notification from my opponent. Which isn’t as often as I’d like. Hopefully now that it’s been updated I’ll receive more opponents! Challenging,brain exercise and FUN FUN FUN! I totally dig word games but most are cheesy and not too fun. This one is perfect! I’m very picky when it comes to games. Ok ok...I’m just picky! Hahaha but this game,this game here is a gem! Please don’t ever let it go away again! I am very satisfied with IVOLUTION and I’m so grateful to Jay and his wife for taking the time to not only develop these wonderful games,but also,to release the updated version so that we can all enjoy it! Especially with all that’s been going on in the world during these hard,uncertain times. I sincerely thank you both for making my life more enjoyable! God bless you the Bacal family! Sincerely,Gloryjasmine 💙 ### 5/5 — Thank You For Updating *2019-04-18, version 2.0* Apple forced me to stop playing this game because it hadn’t been updated in a while. So thankful you guys came through for us fans. This is a must have game if you’re the type of person that love exercising you brain muscles. ### 5/5 — Please Update *2019-03-10, version 2.0* Please Update the App for iOS11. 03/10/2019 Thank you!! 🙌🙌🙌 ### 5/5 — I LOVE iVolution!!! *2019-03-05, version 2.0* iVolution is one of my very favorite games of all-time! It is challenging, stretches a person's vocabulary, and is a great way to spend a few moments (or hours if you really get carried away!). Not only is it a fantastic game, there are so many options available. You really can customize it to be just the way you like it. I am so happy that Jay, Julia and Daniel Bacal decided to update this incredible game so it can be played on the newer versions of Apple software. I feel I’ve been granted a new lease on life. That’s true, as far as playing this terrific game is concerned. If you like word games of any kind, I strongly encourage you to try iVolution. I can’t imagine a word nerd like me not loving this game! ### 5/5 — Needs updated to iOS 11:0:3 *2018-05-26, version 1.30* I miss this app. It was so much fun and challenging! Please update it to 11.0.3! ### 5/5 — GreenGrandma *2017-11-26, version 1.30* I loved this app! It was SO MUCH FUN! Please please please UPDATE it so it will work on Apple's new operating system! ### 5/5 — Needs to be updated for IOS 11.0.3 *2017-10-27, version 1.30* I love this app and use it in my private practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. It is one of the most popular apps with my clients. Unfortunately it will not run with the update IOS 11.0.3 apple software. Can this app be updated? Thanks! ### 5/5 — Ivolution *2017-10-22, version 1.30* A very challenging game creating the longest words you can. It is very enjoyable and addictive too! ### 4/5 — Fun *2015-04-12, version 1.30* Good game ## Frequently asked questions about iVolution Word Game ### What is iVolution Word Game? iVolution is an addictive word game where players start with a two-letter word seed and build longer words. A portion of the player's word then becomes the seed for their opponent, creating an evolving word chain. ### How do you play iVolution Word Game? You begin with a two-letter seed and form a word. Then, you select two letters from your word to become the next seed for your opponent. The game continues back and forth, with parts of words evolving into new seeds. ### What are the game modes available? The game offers two single-player modes against computer opponents, two 'Pass 'n Play' modes for local multiplayer, and two turn-based multiplayer online modes to challenge friends. ### Is iVolution Word Game free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or advantages. ### Can I play iVolution Word Game on different devices? The description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems or devices. However, it mentions online play, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2026-07-09 Updated the link to the "More" button to display all of our latest word games! ### 2.0 — 2019-03-03 We're back, Baby! Finally updated our game to work on the newer 64-bit devices. Sorry it took so ridiculously long. Corrected the point value on the letter V to 9 points. Added links to our other word games. ### 1.30 — 2013-11-21 **Update 1.30** Changes to fix (fingers crossed) the issue of scores/words getting assigned to the wrong player during some Online Classic matches. The purple "Check" button can now only be pressed 1 time at the end of turns of Online matches. Please let us know about any problems you uncover. Tap the "Help" button on the starting screen, then tap the "Email Us" button. Thanks, Jay & Julia ### 1.29 — 2013-11-16 Fixes crash bug when after viewing Store screen player then view Stats screen. Fixes crash bug when after viewing Options screen player then view Help screen. Fixes the Online-Classic play mode issue where words and scores could get assigned to the wrong player. Please email us if this issue occurs again after installing this update. Thanks for your support, Jay & Julia ### 1.28 — 2013-11-13 **Update 1.28 This version fixes the crash bug that could occur during Online Matches when the "Computer Helps Make A Word" power-up (the Magic Wand) failed to find word. If you encounter any problems while playing iVolution, please contact us by tapping the Help Button > Email Us Button. Thanks so much for your continued support. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-16.*