# Stop the Bus game — The ultimate word game!

> The ultimate word game! (iPhone/iPad app by Suhael Akhtar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-bus-game/id6762397859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Suhael Akhtar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894033643)
- Category: Games, Family, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-bus-game/id6762397859/reviews.md

## What is Stop the Bus game?

Stop the Bus is the ultimate fast-paced, multiplayer word game that tests your vocabulary and your reflexes! Perfect for road trips, parties, or family game nights, it brings the classic pen-and-paper category game right to your phone.

HOW TO PLAY
Every round, players are given a random letter and a list of categories (like "Animals," "Countries," or "Food"). Your goal? Type a word for every category that starts with that exact letter.

As soon as you finish, hit the "Stop the Bus!" button. The clock instantly freezes, the round ends for everyone, and the points are tallied! Were you fast enough, or did you get caught blank on the last category?

KEY FEATURES

Real-Time Multiplayer: Create a private room, share the code, and play live with friends and family anywhere in the world.

No Accounts Needed: Jump straight into the action! Just pick a nickname, join a room, and start playing. Zero friction, 100% fun.

Fast & Frantic: You aren't just racing the clock; you are racing each other. The pressure is on the moment the letter drops!

Brain-Boosting Fun: A great way to keep your mind sharp and expand your vocabulary, whether you are 8 or 80.

Built-in Dictionary: Our smart database automatically checks your words to settle those friendly arguments over whether "Aardvark" is actually a pet.

Gather your friends, warm up your typing fingers, and see who has the fastest brain in the group. Download Stop the Bus today and let the race begin!


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-18

Updated the name of the game to make it easier to find the store

### 1.0 — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[stop categories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stop-categories)

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