# sqword: word duel — Same letters. Your placement.

> Same letters. Your placement. (iPhone/iPad app by Henrik Malmberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqword-word-duel/id6777677174 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Henrik Malmberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/707456943)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-11-10

## What is sqword?

Same letters. Your placement. That’s the game.

In sqword, both players get the exact same letters in the exact same order. No lucky draws, no bad racks. The difference is where you put them on your own 5×5 board. It’s a duplicate-style word game where skill, not luck, decides the winner.

Each round one of you rolls four letters and picks one. You both place that letter on your own board. Then you swap roles. Once the boards are full, every row and column scores its best word. Highest total wins.

Matches are quick, and there’s a lot to learn about building a board.

PLAY ONLINE
• Quick Match against a random opponent, or challenge a friend
• Turn notifications and turn timers keep matches moving
• Rematches and ranked play included

DAILY CHALLENGE
• One shared board every day, same letters for everyone
• Compare scores with friends and players worldwide
• Build streaks and climb the leaderboard

MORE WAYS TO PLAY
• Classic scoring with simple letter values
• Letter values and bonus squares for a tactical edge
• Custom modes with your own settings
• Pass & Play on one phone
• Practice, Pass & Play and vs. Computer work offline

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
• Both players get the same letters, so every result is earned
• Short matches that fit anywhere in your day
• Easy to learn, surprisingly deep
• Ranked play with a proper rating system

Free to play. No account needed to start.

Download sqword and see who makes the most of the same letters.

## Is sqword safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess sqword.

## Is sqword legit?

sqword: word duel has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for sqword is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-11-05

The app no longer checks your match while it’s in the background, so it uses less battery and data.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-11-03

• If your network can’t reach our servers, the app now switches to a backup connection.
• A letter you place is no longer taken back when the connection times out after the move went through.
• Fixed crashes when a match ended just as you placed your last letter, and when you left a screen that was still loading.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-28

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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