# ShiftWords: Word Puzzle — Slide columns to spell words

> Slide columns to spell words (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksey Arkhipov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwords-word-puzzle/id6774064680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksey Arkhipov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772262434)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwords-word-puzzle/id6774064680/reviews.md

## What is ShiftWords?

Move the right column and reveal hidden words.

ShiftWords is a fresh take on word puzzles where every level has only one correct move. Slide columns, complete rows, and discover five-letter words hidden inside the grid.

Simple to learn, satisfying to master.

HOW TO PLAY

• Move columns horizontally
• Form valid five-letter words
• Find the single correct shift
• Clear rows and keep the puzzle going
• Solve quickly to earn higher scores

FEATURES

• Unique column-shifting gameplay
• Endless word puzzles
• Clean and minimal design
• Fast, satisfying rounds
• Relaxing visuals and smooth controls
• Train pattern recognition and vocabulary
• Play anytime, anywhere

Every puzzle is designed around one key decision:
Which column should you move?

Think fast, spot patterns, and discover words hidden in plain sight.

Download ShiftWords and start shifting.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

Watch a short ad to continue your run with +30 seconds, or get an instant hint. Plus timer and record fixes.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-15

Minor updates and improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-06-02

No release notes.

## More apps by Aleksey Arkhipov

- [MultiTimer: Cooking & Fitness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-cooking-and-fitness/id6772262132)
- [Word Search: Offline Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-offline-puzzle/id6775054174)
- [Tiny Finds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-finds/id6778456970)
- [PegHop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peghop/id6786047416)

All apps by Aleksey Arkhipov: https://appshunter.io/developer/6772262434

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