# iVolution Word Game — user reviews > 48 indexed App Store user reviews of iVolution Word Game by Jay Bacal, rated 4.36/5 from 89 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivolution-word-game/id565103510/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivolution-word-game/id565103510.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 59 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (10 of 48) ### 4/5 — Fun and different *2013-11-16, version 1.28* I play a lot of word games, but I don't think I've seen another quite like this. The two-letter seeds are easy and boring, but with three-letter seeds, there's a lot of fun to be had. I don't like just how big an advantage you get from power-ups, but this game is still worth a try. ### 4/5 — Build big words *2013-11-04, version 1.27* I was a little confused first because i could not get a tutorial video,all my fault.Now i know what to do i am enjoying it. ### 5/5 — Excellent Game, Very Addictive! *2013-08-07, version 1.23* LOVE the concept, I'm really hooked! Game Centre integration is clunky, and the graphics are a little fugly, but I really enjoy the game, especially playing against my friends. But please consider changing your graphic designer. I urge all word game fans to download this one! ### 4/5 — Friends? *2013-08-02, version 1.22* I like the game but it doesn't find any of my friends. I would rather play against them than the computer. What am I doing wrong? How do I add a friend? ### 4/5 — Addicting *2013-07-01, version 1.22* This app is definitely better than Chain of Thought. For wordies and writers like myself, it is a must have. I love how they offer dictionary definitions as well. However, it does need to be updated, as it does not accept a number of words. But overall I think this could become the new Words with Friends :) ### 4/5 — Suggestion *2013-06-10* Good game, however I think th letters on the keyboard are a little bit difficult to identify. Letters needs to be in black colour with a clearer font. ### 5/5 — Great Word Game *2013-06-03, version 1.20* I am really enjoying playing this game. It offers a nice twist compared to other word games, it makes for great fun being able to use as many letters as you choose. I highly recommend this game for word addict gamers like myself. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2013-06-01, version 1.20* One of the best word games out there! I luv playing this game. ### 5/5 — Love this game! *2013-05-06, version 1.15* I'm ashamed to admit how much time I spend on this game! It's challenging & fun. My only suggestion would be to change the font of the letter tiles; the shadowing & style makes it difficult to discern T from I & L. ### 5/5 — Another winner from the RhymieStymie team *2013-05-01, version 1.15* When I first got my iPad last summer, RhymieStymie was one of the first word games that caught my attention and which I immediately downloaded from the app store. That's a great game - creative, witty, fun and funny, always a pleasure to play. Now, these guys have released another winner: iVolution is clever, challenging yet relaxing, vocabulary-expanding and thoroughly rewarding....AND....you can play online with a friend or random opponent, the best part. The game is beautifully designed, intuitively friendly, with wonderful, charming and original touches (you can find those out for yourself~!). You can choose how many rounds you want for each game, so they can be very short or a little longer for a lengthier challenge. There are cool powerups, great sound effects, etc., etc., just a pleasure in every possible way, cannot recommend it highly enough. (You can definitely tell I want more people to play with.) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — seems good, but not *2013-06-22, version 1.22* the idea is great but words need to be updated. the game does not recognize a number of words ### 1/5 — About the game *2013-05-01, version 1.15* I tried to play it twice. The same results happened. After a few games your app crashed completely. I lost the coins I earned. When I reopened the app the same thing happens. Very frustrating! I rate the game a waste of time. I HAD TO GIVE IT A ONE STAR TO PUBLISH! ### 2/5 — COULD be great... :( *2013-07-26, version 1.22* Does not recognize simple words like wedding (& all of it's forms) & Many other basic words, yet it recognizes words like paramecium??? Like I said Could be great but for now it is just frustrating when you come up with a great or even reasonable word & it does not recognize it! :( ### 2/5 — Problems crashing *2013-05-30, version 1.20* I am completely addicted to this game, but it very frequently crashes mid-match. So frustrating. ### 3/5 — Discounts words *2013-05-28, version 1.16* It says 'tangerine' and 'panting' aren't words. Very annoying, that. ### 3/5 — Ok *2013-05-28, version 1.16* It's a good game, but keeps dropping out and going to home thus losing the game. ### 3/5 — Shame the game shuts down *2013-05-13, version 1.16* It would be the greatest game if it didn't constantly turn off and close ### 3/5 — Good but needs new look *2013-05-01, version 1.15* Game is good, not as addictive as they say it will be but I enjoy playing it. One thing though, I ***REALLY*** dislike the look. It actually puts me off playing more. It either needs to change or offer the player to be able to change it. ### 4/5 — Fun *2015-04-12, version 1.30* Good game ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 5/5 — Game *2014-02-13, version 1.30* Great game ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-08-12, version 1.23* This app rocks! And what a challenge! Much more interesting way to pass slow time than with an arcade game. --- *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 2026-07-16.*