# Osmo Words Explorers — Go on a words adventure! > Interactive word-building game for kids to improve literacy and learn history. (iPhone/iPad app by Tangible Play.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-words-explorers/id1433980039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) - Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.20/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 185 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-07-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-words-explorers/id1433980039/reviews.md ## What is Osmo Words Explorers? Osmo Words Explorers & The Tunnel of Treasures Build words, battle monsters, and save the ancient treasures! In Words Explorers, kids go on a temple adventure. To progress, they must master increasingly more challenging word constructions. Along the way they’ll confront monsters, battle the boss, have a blast and -- if their skills are sharp -- save real artifacts! Osmo Words Explorers is a word-building and spelling adventure designed to teach literacy skills for kids in grades 1-3. Using your existing Osmo Base for iPad and Words tiles, this digital-only extension is a great add-on to your Osmo system. Includes: - Word recognition - Spelling practice - Word patterns - Vocabulary building - Sight words - Critical thinking - Creative problem-solving - History & social studies EXPLORE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Two adventurous Agoutis need your help to save ancient artifacts! Tunnel through a crumbling temple, using words skills to pass through barriers and battle monsters. With each level completed, save a real Mesoamerican artifact! BUILD LITERACY SKILLS Get creative with Osmo Words tiles by replacing one letter at a time to form new words! Every time you spell a word correctly, the blocks fall and you get closer to battling the boss and saving an artifact. This word pattern, spelling and vocabulary game is perfect for kids ages 6-9. Challenges get harder as kids progress. LEARN HISTORICAL FACTS With every level completed, you save an ancient Aztec artifact! Learn about the double-headed serpent, Moctezuma’s Headdress, the Stone of Tizoc, and more. THINK FAST, GET CREATIVE The final step to recovering each artifact is to battle a new monster with the power of words. In this challenge, you’ll need to get creative to make new words out of just a few letter tiles. Think fast to get to the artifact before the monster can! *Play your favourite Osmo Words Explorers on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Words tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older *Requires use of Osmo iPad Base and Words tiles. Visit www.playosmo.com to learn more. Features: - Easy-to-use interface for children - Simple verbal instructions - Warm, colorful character animations About Osmo: Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem solving and social interaction. ## Key features - Word recognition - Spelling practice - Vocabulary building - Critical thinking - Creative problem-solving - Historical facts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 3-day trial of Words Explorer | Free | one-time | | Unlock Words Explorers | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 23) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-words-explorers/id1433980039/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not the best game 👎 *2023-06-25, version 4.0.0* At first I thought the game would be really fun but I can’t even play. The app is super buggy and annoying. When it asks me to put down the tiles it doesn’t even recognize them and freezes for a few seconds then still asks me to put down the tiles. I haven’t even gotten past the first level. This Osmo game is the most annoying and most glitchy game I’ve ever played from them. Please fix it so I can hopefully play it without any errors. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-06-14, version 2.3.2* This app doesn’t work ### 1/5 — I spent my money once and I have to do it aging *2022-05-28, version 2.3.2* I just bought the word tiles for my kid and I was so happy she would be able to play all your games. But when I go to the app once we download it it’s says I have to pay another 10 dollars like I payed for the tiles now this.Just why ? ### 1/5 — This is rubbish *2021-10-21, version 2.2.1* I wanted to play this game and have a bit of fun but when i loaded it i had to delete it because i couldn't get in without having to pay ### 1/5 — Won’t read letter tiles *2021-04-10, version 2.1.4* So frustrating, as we really wanted to play it! ### 1/5 — Awful *2020-12-26, version 2.1.3* Considering this is a separate app that must be purchased this is awful. It does not recognize letters when playing. Other apps work fine this one is garbage. Very disappointed. ### 1/5 — Restore Purchases *2020-07-02, version 2.0.6* Asking me to restore what I have already bought.... but it doesn’t find the fact already paid!!!! Not that great a game... but kid wants to play. ### 1/5 — Can not restore! *2020-06-23, version 2.0.6* I purchased this app many months ago and now my daughter wants to play it again but the app can not restore purchase. And want us to buy it again! ### 3/5 — To easy *2020-06-19, version 2.0.6* One thing to fix is the words because the words are way to easy ### 1/5 — Purshused, stopped working, wants me to pay again. *2020-06-07, version 2.0.6* Bought this app in a bundle with Numbers Toybox over a year ago and all was well, we are coming back to Osmo after a break and neither app works. It’s asking to be repay $13.99 a piece to redownload them! I have tried a restore and it will not pick them up, I want the apps working again as I already paid for them and have proof such interaction. Contacted apple was told to talk to developer directly. ## Frequently asked questions about Osmo Words Explorers ### What does Osmo Words Explorers do? Osmo Words Explorers is a word-building and spelling adventure game designed for children. It helps kids master word constructions, practice spelling, and build vocabulary through an engaging temple exploration theme where they battle monsters and save ancient artifacts. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include word recognition, spelling practice, vocabulary building, and learning word patterns. It also promotes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and introduces historical facts about Mesoamerican artifacts. The game offers an easy-to-use interface with simple verbal instructions and colorful animations. ### How much does Osmo Words Explorers cost? The app itself is a digital-only extension that requires the Osmo iPad Base and Words tiles, which can be purchased separately from playosmo.com. While the app description doesn't specify a direct purchase price for the digital extension, it indicates the need for physical Osmo components. ### What devices is Osmo Words Explorers compatible with? This app is designed to be played on both iPhone and iPad using the Osmo Base for iPad and Words tiles. Specific compatible iPhones include iPhone 12, 13, and 14 series (excluding Pro Max and Mini models). A full device compatibility list is available on the Osmo support website. ### What are common use cases for Osmo Words Explorers? This app is ideal for parents and educators looking for fun ways to enhance literacy skills in children aged 6-9. It's used for spelling practice, vocabulary expansion, and developing critical thinking through interactive challenges. It also serves as an engaging tool to introduce children to history and ancient cultures. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.4 — 2025-05-23 The game is now completely FREE to download and play – enjoy the full experience at no cost! ### 4.0.3 — 2023-11-22 *Play your favourite Osmo Words Explorers on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Words tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older + Improved onboarding experience for the users, better values and incentives for account creation ### 4.0.2 — 2023-09-27 + Added support for 2022 releases of the iPad Pro 12.9" (6th gen) and iPad Pro 9.7" (4th gen) ### 4.0.1 — 2023-07-24 + Adding support for the iPad 10 (2022) ### 4.0.0 — 2022-12-22 + Bug Fixes + Improved Localization ## Apps similar to Osmo Words Explorers | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tangram Master : Classic Gem](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangram-master-classic-gem/id1495081484) | 3.5 (4) | Free | Games | | [Kidle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidle/id1607165334) | 4.0 (21) | Free | Games | | [Dino Maze: Dinosaur kids games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-maze-dinosaur-kids-games/id593083065) | 4.3 (817) | Free | Games | | [Kidoku – Kids Sudoku Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidoku-kids-sudoku-puzzle/id1562906122) | 4.5 (573) | Free | Games | | [ChessWorld - Chess for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessworld-chess-for-kids/id1112656776) | 4.0 (41) | Free | Games | | [Blokees - Botzees Junior](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blokees-botzees-junior/id1487898686) | 2.5 (17) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Tangible Play - [Osmo Tangram Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-tangram-classic/id876510541) - [Osmo Words Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-words-classic/id876514856) - [Osmo Newton](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-newton/id876524974) - [Osmo Masterpiece](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440) - [Osmo Numbers Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-numbers-classic/id1017627073) - [Osmo Monster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-monster/id1065590798) All apps by Tangible Play: https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444 ## Related topics [osmo words explorers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/osmo-words-explorers) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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