# Spell Defense — Spell words. Cast spells. > Word puzzle meets wave defense with spellcasting and fantasy battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Grumble Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-defense/id6477714724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Grumble Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730054458) - Category: Games, Action, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 218 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-04-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-defense/id6477714724/reviews.md ## What is Spell Defense? Do you know what peaceful word-finding games have been missing? Epic wizard battles between the forces of good and not-so-good! Take on waves of goblins, trolls, and other nasty customers as you cast spells and save the realm from utter destruction. It’s part word puzzle, part wave defense. In Spell Defense, you need to find words among the scattered letters of your magic scroll. The more you find, the more mana you’ll generate to cast spells as the battle rages on above. Master the skill of jumping between word search and battle modes in real-time to be victorious. With over 30 levels, multiple difficulties, and a whole slew of challenges for you to conquer, you’ll find countless hours of entertainment at your fingertips. Oh yeah… the entire game is 100% FREE! Yep, play every level as many times as you like with no timers, hearts, or in-game currency to slow you down. You unlock new spells and characters by simply playing the game and advancing through the story. There are some just-for-fun spells that you can purchase from the in-game merchant if you want to take the whackiness of the game to the next level, but the core game is yours for free. Enjoy! ## Key features - Word search gameplay - Wave defense battles - Spellcasting mechanics - Over 30 levels - Multiple difficulty options - Unlockable spells and characters ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Spell Pack: 80s Music | $1.99 | one-time | | Spell Pack: Arcade | $1.99 | one-time | | Spell Pack: Video Games | $1.99 | one-time | | Spell Pack: Movies | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-defense/id6477714724/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Kids are hooked *2025-11-23* My kids are hooked. 8 and believe it or not 4. The 4 year old isn’t great at spelling but still has a good time. They even play together on the same iPad. ### 5/5 — Like if DnD and Boggle had a baby *2024-04-19* This game is addictive! It’s a fun challenge for those of us who like word games - you’re not only racing the clock, but also balancing your word building with strategy and spell casting. I love how it zaps all the enemies when you build bigger words - so satisfying! I also love how you uncover new heroes and spells all the time, just by playing through the levels. Awesome game! ### 5/5 — Fun Game *2024-04-07* Cool game for adults and kids. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. ### 5/5 — Two way challenge *2024-04-07* I play a few spelling games. This one is different…there’s the added challenge of having to spell words before the goblins have a chance to attack. So there’s a fun timing element that makes it edgy. You have to find a certain amount of words to progress to the next level. Longer words kill the goblins. There are also available tools to help fend off the attack while finding the words. I’ve been at it for hours. I’m hooked. ### 5/5 — Fun for everyone! *2024-04-07* Word games are always my favorite but this one stands out amongst them all! This game brings a whole new twist with an action packed adventure! ## Frequently asked questions about Spell Defense ### What is Spell Defense? Spell Defense is a game that combines word puzzle mechanics with wave defense battles. Players find words to generate mana and cast spells against enemy waves. ### Is Spell Defense free to play? Yes, Spell Defense is 100% free to play. All levels can be played without timers, hearts, or in-game currency restrictions. ### Does Spell Defense have in-app purchases? Spell Defense offers optional in-app purchases for cosmetic spells that add fun to the game. The core gameplay and progression are not locked behind purchases. ### How do I unlock new spells and characters in Spell Defense? New spells and characters are unlocked by simply playing the game and advancing through the story and challenges. ### What devices does Spell Defense support? Spell Defense is available on iPhone and iPad devices. ### What is the age rating for Spell Defense? Spell Defense has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. ### How often is Spell Defense updated? The latest version of Spell Defense is 1.6, and it was last updated on November 10, 2025. Updates typically bring new content and improvements. ### Can I play Spell Defense offline? The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, word puzzle and defense games often require an internet connection for certain features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2025-11-10 The 1.6 release is another quality of life update for both new and returning players: * Streamlined the tutorial levels so new players can jump into the action quicker. * Optimized a ton of graphical assets to boost performance. * Various updates to improve readability of text in the menus. * A whole bunch of bug fixes. ### 1.4 — 2024-10-28 Spell Defense 1.4 slashes the price of merchant spell packs, so go ahead... hit goblins with a car or finger-snap half of the orcs out of existence! The update also brings some quality of life and balancing tweaks. I want your life to be full of quality and balance! * 5-letter words now stun all enemies on screen for a few seconds * 6-letter words still cast lightning, but also stuns. * 7-letter words casts lightning, stuns everyone, AND heals your party. * Enemies do less damage on Normal difficulty. This way, if you get a little over-focused on word-building, you're still actively helping your party win the battle. ### 1.2 — 2024-04-28 This update fixes an issue some players faced where the level wouldn't end after defeating the last enemy. Now, dead goblins have the decency to stay dead :) There are also some minor fixes to the UI that hopefully you never saw in the first place and now never will. ### 1.1 — 2024-04-15 This latest update contains a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements requested by players; better letter selection, health visibility updates, and more. Additionally, the Merchant now gives limited access to his extra special spells for free! Every 24 hours he'll offer you a different spell to play with. Have fun! ### 1.0.1 — 2024-04-05 This update addressed some bugs and quality of life issues players were experiencing during the first few levels of the campaign. ## Apps similar to Spell Defense | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [War Of The Words - Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-of-the-words-word-game/id6449076547) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [SpellQuick: fast spelling PvP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellquick-fast-spelling-pvp/id1538928271) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Mythical Legends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-legends/id6476889105) | — | Free | Games | | [Word Craft - Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-craft-word-game/id6741353917) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Rogue Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-words/id6670705088) | 4.9 (1,340) | Free | Games | | [Word Dungeons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-dungeons/id6479632040) | 4.1 (12) | $4.99 | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*