# literally – word game — play with words

> Timed word game with levels, aphorisms, and detailed statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleksandr Kozlov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleksandr Kozlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/967224411)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 499 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011/reviews.md

## What is literally?

literally is a word game in which your main opponent is time. This is a race in which you have to collect words from letters so that the game does not end.

you've probably missed the standard feature lists, so I've prepared another one for you:
• a story consisting of 200 levels and 77 tasks. you can't think of a better brain workout (of course, if you don't feel like reading books; books are the best)
• 66 aphorisms are frantically waiting for you to decipher them
• simplified mode for those who do not like to rush
• minimalistic design and incredible Ukrainian-made fonts 
• statistics that analyze to the smallest detail what you wasted your time on
• surprisingly catchy animation in the main menu
• power saving mode, which will help kill the battery more slowly (for example, by turning off the surprisingly catchy animation in the main menu)

## Key features

- 200-level story mode
- 66 aphorism deciphering tasks
- Simplified, relaxed mode
- Minimalistic design
- Detailed statistics
- Power saving mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble gum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chicken wings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Borscht | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Speed more than word game

*2026-05-16*

I really enjoy word puzzles and I don’t necessarily need to take my sweet time about it but I found this game somewhat annoying after a short time. Tutorial is a bit rudimentary: you can use letters in any order or sequence but they don’t really explain that. I didn’t have trouble passing levels, scooted right along every one I tried. The problem is I enjoy finding words and patterns and all that but the timer element makes any typo or mistake a hard LOSS and therefore a different vibe. I want to think not stress. I imagine there’s smarter folks out there that can bust out massive words using all the available letters at a rapid pace but what I found was the game basically motivates you to think smaller. Why waste the extra second seeing if I have enough letters for ‘anaphylaxis’ when I’d be better off busting LAX, PAN, LAPIS, HAY, etc and keeping more options open? Perhaps I’m just slow but going off past experience I’m really not (in this one particular aspect of existence anyway). 
It’s a speed game that uses words. Not so much a word game. Haste beats vocabulary on this one, so not what I’m after.

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-04-08*

So fun to play with friends

### 3/5 — Ahh

*2025-10-28*

Instructions stutter for me.

### 1/5 — Kinda fun but buggy

*2025-06-15*

Not all the challenges can be achieved which is annoying. Developers are aware of these errors and have yet to do anything about it. Lame

### 5/5 — Fantastic new game!

*2025-04-27*

This is a rare find: really fun gameplay, very simple yet challenging for someone who has played all the major word games. No ads, nice interface. Brilliant!

### 5/5 — Lots of fun

*2024-11-12*

This game is very original and keeps you on your toes. Great for the fast thinking challenge!

### 3/5 — Disappointed

*2024-01-19*

Some of the milestones are vague and don't work clearly

The rise of advertisements is saddening and really off putting

I am trying out other new word games to replace but in the mean time I'm playing less and less

### 4/5 — Game is great, but an odd bug

*2023-10-20*

I’ve noticed that everytime I get a word, the whole grid gets bigger and then falls back down to the screen, and the tiles all glitch a little. For some reason this has only started happening since I updated to ios17. Other than that, it’s pretty a pretty good game

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! Could you by any chance capture a video of this issue and send it to email literali.game@gmail.com?

### 5/5 — Played all 200 levels. Was a great stress reliever.

*2023-10-16*

Enjoyed aiming for 3 stars before moving on. Also appreciated there were no ads or gimicks to distract from the purpose of the game. Helped me relax when I just needed a brain challenge, but was physically tired.  Perfect to play while trying to fill asleep to keep my mind busy and just breathe.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback!

### 5/5 — Fun way to pass time

*2023-10-05*

Really entertaining for passing time. I like that there’s a limited number of achievements, but then I also enjoyed it so much that I’m sad I finished them all. Wish there was random achievements to attempt when doing practice or rush mode so I’d continue to feel motivated to play after finishing story mode. But otherwise, still love it.

## Frequently asked questions about literally

### What is literally – word game?

literally is a word game where players race against time to form words from given letters. It offers a story mode with 200 levels and 77 tasks, as well as unique challenges like deciphering aphorisms. The game aims to provide a fun brain workout.

### What are the key features of literally – word game?

Key features include a lengthy story mode with 200 levels and 77 tasks, 66 aphorisms to decipher, a simplified mode for relaxed play, minimalistic design with Ukrainian fonts, detailed statistics, and a power-saving mode. It also includes surprisingly catchy animations.

### How much does literally – word game cost?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases is not detailed in the provided description.

### Is literally – word game available on all devices?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems (iOS or Android) or device types. However, as a mobile application, it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

### Who is the target audience for literally – word game?

This game is designed for players who enjoy word games and seek a mental challenge. It appeals to those who like timed gameplay but also offers a relaxed mode for users who prefer to play at their own pace. It's also suitable for individuals interested in improving their vocabulary and cognitive skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2023-12-06

tiny improvements

### 1.2 — 2023-11-06

some gameplay improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2023-10-29

fixed animation glitch related to iOS 17 update

### 1.1 — 2023-09-23

some gameplay improvements to make story mode a little bit more challenging

### 1.0.4 — 2023-07-04

fixed bugs caused by previous fixes and created new bugs to fix in future updates

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