# Spellspire — Words are magic.

> Word-based action RPG where spelling words casts spells to defeat monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by 10tons Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellspire/id834993441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,407 App Store ratings · 314 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellspire/id834993441/reviews.md

## What is Spellspire?

Blast fiends by spelling words and make your way to the top of the Spellspire!

Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Collect gold dropped by slain monsters and buy more potent wands, hats and robes with magical special effects and abilities. Will you reach the top of the Spellspire, and what will you find?

Features:
- Exciting mashup of word game and action role playing game
- Pick letters to spell words
- Collect gold and buy better items between levels
- Use consumable magical items to push through tough encounters
- Team up against the monsters with your Facebook friends!
- iCloud support for save games
- Supports iPhone 6 / Plus new resolutions!

## Key features

- Mashup of word game and action RPG
- Spell words to cast spells
- Collect gold for item upgrades
- Use magical items
- Team up with friends
- iCloud save game support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of Powerful Scroll | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Refreshing Potions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Books | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Multiplier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instant Purchase Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 100,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Reward Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Spellspire?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging RPG elements
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- 🎨 Cute and polished visuals

**Cons**

- 🔒 Paywall and limited gameplay without in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow lives regeneration and limited playtime
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels and progress being reset
- Ads causing black screens and crashes
- Quests not triggering properly

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options and customization
- Ability to earn or purchase more lives/playtime
- Improved dictionary and word recognition

## Recent user reviews (10 of 314)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellspire/id834993441/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Still playing 10 years later

*2026-07-26, version 1.3.4*

My go to game for relieving anxiety

### 4/5 — Pretty hard

*2026-01-26, version 1.3.4*

Game is fun but gets hard really quick

### 5/5 — I like this game

*2026-01-21, version 1.3.4*

It is fun and a nice way to learn to spell

### 1/5 — Pretty bad

*2025-11-21, version 1.3.4*

It's grind, yet you get limited lives. ROFL.

### 1/5 — Too hard, Too Quickly

*2025-08-27, version 1.3.4*

It’s interesting concept, I was looking for something like bookworm adventures and this sort of fits the bill. However, the limited lives and timers are frustrating and the ads are invasive. It also get very difficult, more than a casual word game should be. If I could just purchase outright, I would, but it’s uninstall and forget about it for me.

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2025-04-17, version 1.3.4*

Wish there was an update, or more levels. Probably my favorite phone game ever!

### 5/5 — This is my comfort game

*2024-12-03*

I’m 25 years old, got a full time job at the hospital and other responsibilities and yet this is the one game I keep coming back to, it’s such a comfort game I love it

### 5/5 — Great game!!

*2024-08-29, version 1.3.4*

But will there been any add ons? I’m on level 334 and it’s getting boring. :(

### 2/5 — Puts the “pay” in pay-to-play

*2024-03-23*

The gameplay is great and keeps my kids wanting to play.
But it effectively costs $0.20 per round since playing a level consumes 1 of your 5 lives whether you clear the level or not.  And then you have to pay $1 to refill lives or wait an absurd amount of time to refill automatically.
That’s worse than old-school arcade games where at least you don’t lose a life if you don’t die on a level

### 5/5 — Love your game so much

*2024-03-08, version 1.3.4*

Your game is so much fun and I love it when I get to play it with my friends and family and I love watching it when I get to kill the zombies 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟

This is what I love 🍎🍓🍉🫐🍒🥭🍑🥝🥕🥒🌽🫛🥑🫑🫒🥦🥐🥨🥓🥞🧇🍗🌭🍕🍔🍟🌮🍦🍨🧁🍰🥧🍬🍭🍫🍿🍩🍪🧋🏈⛸️🩰💶🧸🛍️🎀🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸this is what I love very very much and it is true!!!!!!!!!

My name is Abigail Rose Leopoldo

## Frequently asked questions about Spellspire

### What kind of game is Spellspire?

Spellspire is a unique mashup of a word game and an action role-playing game. Players spell words by picking letters from a grid, which then manifest as spells to attack enemies. The game combines word puzzle mechanics with combat and progression elements.

### How do I progress in Spellspire?

You progress by spelling words to defeat monsters and advance through levels. After defeating monsters, you collect gold which can be used to purchase more potent wands, hats, and robes with magical abilities. Consumable magical items can also be used to overcome challenging encounters.

### Is Spellspire free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to buy items and upgrades that can enhance their gameplay experience. The game also includes advertisements.

### What devices is Spellspire compatible with?

Spellspire supports iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus new resolutions. It also features iCloud support for saving your game progress across devices.

### Can I play Spellspire with friends?

Yes, you can team up with your Facebook friends to battle monsters together. This social feature allows for cooperative play against the game's challenges.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2021-11-02

Added support for 6th gen iPad Mini

### 1.3.3 — 2020-03-11

- Removed Facebook integration
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2018-03-01

- Forces required quest letters to rack for dungeon runs.
- Chrome dragon now properly appears for old players already deep in the dungeon.
- You can now reset progress in Options menu. Use it carefully!
- Bug fixes.

### 1.3.1 — 2018-02-27

- Forces required quest letters to rack for dungeon runs.
- Chrome dragon now properly appears for old players already deep in the dungeon.
- Bug fixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2018-02-01

- Dungeon below the tower now officially open! Something big and scary lurks down there...
- 4 new wizarding hats!
- 4 new magical robes!
- Interior designer did major rework on most of the tower floors 10-100.
- iPhoneX support.

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