# Phantom Words — A ghostly word puzzle

> Ghostly word puzzle game with sliding tiles and hidden letters. (iPhone/iPad app by Fleon Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-words/id6789995017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fleon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369538991)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 129 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-words/id6789995017/reviews.md

## What is Phantom Words?

We made Phantom Words for anyone who loves that small, satisfying moment when a jumble of letters suddenly turns into a word.

Each board begins scrambled, with most of the letters hidden behind ghost tiles. Slide rows and columns like a 2D Rubik’s Cube, then look for words running across or down the board. Whenever you make one using a tile for the first time, another letter appears. Once every tile is used, the puzzle is complete.

Longer words are worth more, while tiles lose value each time you use them. Yellow means a tile is nearly spent; red means you’ve leaned on it too often. Later boards introduce gaps that split rows and columns, multi-letter tiles that keep their letters together, wildcards that can stand in for any letter, and locked tiles that stay fixed until you use them in a word. And if a solution feels messy, you can always come back and find a more elegant one.

There are four ways to play:
• Classic has 99 handmade levels with increasing difficulty and evolving mechanics.
• Endless starts small and procedurally grows while you play.
• Daily Challenge gives everyone a new board each day, plus a streak to keep going.
• Lightning Mode is the same word hunting, but against the clock.

Classic, Endless, and Daily Challenge aren’t timed, so there’s no rush. You get a full score breakdown after each level and can replay it whenever you want. Your progress and settings sync across your devices with iCloud. There are also Game Center leaderboards if you care about high scores.

There are no ads, and the whole game is free. If you enjoy it and would like to support us, you can buy us a coffee.

We hope you enjoy discovering the words we’ve hidden for you.

## Key features

- Sliding row and column puzzles
- Hidden letter discovery
- Progressive difficulty
- Multiple game modes (Classic, Endless, Daily, Lightning)
- iCloud sync across devices
- Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Supporter | $2.49 | one-time |
| Generous Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Phantom Words

### What is Phantom Words?

Phantom Words is a word puzzle game where you slide rows and columns to unscramble letters and form words. As you discover words, more letters are revealed until the entire puzzle is solved.

### How does Phantom Words work?

Each puzzle starts with scrambled letters, many hidden behind ghost tiles. You slide rows and columns like a 2D Rubik's Cube to arrange the letters. Forming words reveals more letters, and the goal is to use every tile.

### What are the different game modes in Phantom Words?

Phantom Words offers four modes: Classic with 99 handmade levels, Endless which grows procedurally, Daily Challenge for a new board each day, and Lightning Mode for timed word hunting.

### Does Phantom Words have ads?

No, Phantom Words is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle experience.

### Is Phantom Words free to play?

Yes, the entire game is free to play. The developers offer an option to 'buy them a coffee' for those who wish to support the game.

### Can I play Phantom Words offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, iCloud sync suggests an internet connection may be required for progress synchronization.

### What devices is Phantom Words available on?

Phantom Words is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Phantom Words updated?

Phantom Words was last updated on September 22, 2026, with version 1.1.2. Future updates will likely continue to introduce new levels and features.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-22

The title screen now comes to life with subtle animations in the background.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-08

Minor bug fixes, performance improvements and UI enhancements

### 1.1 — 2026-09-03

Update the game with 99 levels in classic, background animations, more sound effects, and three new game mechanics: locked tiles, wildcards and multi-letter tiles.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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