# Really Awful Words

> Multiplayer word game rewarding players for using offensive and slang vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by David Zolnier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-awful-words/id1234365348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Zolnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182969423)
- Category: Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-awful-words/id1234365348/reviews.md

## What is Really Awful Words?

Do you like to play word games with your friends, but feel that your ability to earn points is hampered by your "less than tasteful" vocabulary choices? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a game you could play that not only allowed you to play your more saucy word choices, but actually rewarded you for playing them? Really Awful Words makes all of your "awful" word dreams come true!

Do you love to swear like a mother-trucker? Do you love to play word games? Combine your love of these two things and try out Really Awful Words today, the multi-player word game that gives you bonus points for being crafty enough to know all of the "awful" words!

This game is all about placing letter tiles to make words. The better the word, the more points you earn. Sounds easy, right? Well, there is one great twist here - you get double points for playing an "awful" word. Players take alternating turns building words via letter tiles on a crafty game board that rewards strategic tile placement with double or triple point values. The game is over when all available letter tiles have been played and a player has no more tiles left.

* Our word database contains over 170,000 US-English based words. Now, that's a lot of words!

* There are also over 1,200 "awful" words that you can play for double points! These include a combination of traditional swear words (what would your Mom say?!?), along with a riotous list of slang words. Just how many "awful" words do you really know? Let's find out!

* Easy to pick up and play with your friends. Quickly invite them to play right from within the game!

* Weekly and all-time leaderboards let you track who is the best among your friends! Or let's be honest - it's really who knows the most "awful" words, isn't it?!?

What are you waiting for? Download and play Really Awful Words for free today!

## Key features

- Multiplayer word game
- Bonus points for "awful" words
- Strategic tile placement
- Over 170,000 word database
- Over 1,200 "awful" words
- Weekly and all-time leaderboards
- Easy friend invites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awful Word Finder | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-awful-words/id1234365348/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This Is Not A Words With Friends Clone

*2018-01-05*

At my first thought I thought that this Might be a words with friends clone but is so much more. with Zolnier Games last game College B-ball coach which was a ton of fun and well done I decided to give this one a try and I’m thankful I did and I’m continuing to have fun with you just have to give it a try.

## Frequently asked questions about Really Awful Words

### What is Really Awful Words?

Really Awful Words is a multiplayer word game where players earn bonus points for using offensive or slang words. It features strategic tile placement on a game board that offers additional point multipliers.

### Does Really Awful Words have ads?

No, Really Awful Words does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play.

### How many words are in Really Awful Words?

The game's word database contains over 170,000 US-English words, with more than 1,200 designated as "awful" words for bonus points.

### Can I play Really Awful Words offline?

The description focuses on multiplayer functionality and inviting friends, suggesting that an internet connection is likely required for gameplay. Offline play is not explicitly mentioned.

### What devices support Really Awful Words?

Really Awful Words is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does Really Awful Words compare to Scrabble?

While both are word tile games, Really Awful Words uniquely rewards players for using offensive and slang terms, offering double points for these "awful" words, a feature absent in Scrabble.

### What is the age rating for Really Awful Words?

Really Awful Words has an age rating of 17+, due to its content which includes swear words and slang.

### How often is Really Awful Words updated?

The latest version is 1.2.22, and the app was last updated on August 13, 2019. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.22 — 2019-08-13

We've been very busy and things are changing around here! The past few months have been hard on us - LOTS of bug fixes, performance tweaks, interface redesigns, and digging through code has really let the laundry and household chores pile up, but we made it through! We also added many of the words you have suggested to us so keep them coming!

We're excited to announce that you now have THREE game-length options when starting a new game. You can now choose to play a SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG game! Each of these game types will end after the following number of tiles have been played: 
* SHORT: 50 letter tiles played 
* MEDIUM: 80 letter tiles played 
* LONG: 110 letter tiles played 

We're definitely quite excited by these changes and can't wait for you to try it! So, how long can you last? Let's find out and get playing the "word game your Mom doesn't want you to play!"

v1.2.22 also addresses numerous bugs and performance tweaks.

### 1.2.21 — 2019-08-11

We've been very busy and things are changing around here! The past few months have been hard on us - LOTS of bug fixes, performance tweaks, interface redesigns, and digging through code has really let the laundry and household chores pile up, but we made it through!    We also added many of the words you have suggested to us so keep them coming!

We're excited to announce that you now have THREE game-length options when starting a new game. You can now choose to play a SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG game! Each of these game types will end after the following number of tiles have been played: 
* SHORT: 50 letter tiles played 
* MEDIUM: 80 letter tiles played 
* LONG: 110 letter tiles played 

We're definitely quite excited by these changes and can't wait for you to try it! So, how long can you last? Let's find out and get playing the "word game your Mom doesn't want you to play!"

### 1.2.2 — 2019-08-10

We've been very busy and things are changing around here!  The past few months have been hard on us - LOTS of bug fixes, performance tweaks, interface redesigns, and digging through code has really let the laundry and household chores pile up, but we made it through!

We're excited to announce that you now have THREE game-length options when starting a new game. You can now choose to play a SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG game!  Each of these game types will end after the following number of tiles have been played:
* SHORT: 50 letter tiles played
* MEDIUM: 80 letter tiles played
* LONG: 110 letter tiles played

We're definitely quite excited by these changes and can't wait for you to try it!  So, how long can you last? Let's find out and get playing the "word game your Mom doesn't want you to play!"

### 1.0.7 — 2018-01-16

BIG update!
You can now see if you word is valid in your game before you hit the play button
Completely redesigned the leaderboards and added most awful words played, awful word %, avg word, as well as records for best awful words, best words, and best game score.
Enhanced chat icon on top right when you have a pending message
Tweaked game screen and game data fetching
Added new messages on game screen when an awful word is played
Added more words to our database. Thanks for your filthy suggestions!
Misc minor glitch fixes.

### 1.0.5 — 2018-01-09

Addressed potential crash when you end a game with yourself. 
Fixed potential bug when playing off a blank tile in a vertical word. Yeah, like you're that good...
Added more responses at the top when playing an awful word. Go ahead, try it. We dare you!
Changed the top notification on the game board to let you know when your opponent played an awful word on you. Get used to it - your friends have filthy mouths!
Tweaked "Game Over" screen. You know, the screen that rubs it in when you lose!
Tweaked network code and overall app performance because we're never satisfied...
Added new words to the database - thanks for the "slightly" concerning suggestions, everyone!

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