# Tares Word Puzzle Analyzer

> Wordle board analyzer for optimal next move suggestions. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Kupinski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tares-word-puzzle-analyzer/id6446279939 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Kupinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669723961)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2023-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tares-word-puzzle-analyzer/id6446279939/reviews.md

## What is Tares Word Puzzle Analyzer?

Tares helps you reason through Wordle and other five-letter word puzzles by turning each clue pattern into clear, ranked suggestions.

Enter your guesses, mark each tile as gray, yellow, or green, and Tares analyzes the remaining possibilities on your device. You can compare recommended next guesses, see possible answers, and understand why a word helps narrow the puzzle.

Features:
• Ranked next-guess recommendations
• Possible answer list after each clue pattern
• Plain-language explanation of each recommendation
• Optimal mode for maximum information gain
• Practical mode that balances strategy with word commonness
• Hard Mode-compatible suggestions
• Support for English, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
• iPhone, iPad, and Mac support
• On-device analysis with no account required

Tares Pro unlocks the full recommendation list, deeper explanations, Practical mode, Hard Mode settings, and board themes. New users can try 10 Pro analyses before choosing whether to unlock Pro with a one-time purchase. Previous paid users are granted Pro access.

Tares is an independent strategy tool for word puzzle fans and is not affiliated with Wordle or The New York Times.

## Key features

- Wordle board analysis
- Optimal next move suggestions
- Strategy improvement
- Vocabulary expansion
- Information gain percentages
- Common word strategy advice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tares Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tares-word-puzzle-analyzer/id6446279939/reviews.md

### 4/5 — CLUNKY !

*2024-01-28*

Analysis confirms the correct solution,
but does not list other valid words that
solve the puzzle, e.g. EMBER (correct)
but WEBER also valid.

### 5/5 — Works!

*2023-03-23*

Really works well.  I enjoy playing the game and then looking to see how close I am to the optimal strategy.

## Frequently asked questions about Tares Word Puzzle Analyzer

### What is Tares?

Tares is a Wordle board analyzer that suggests optimal next moves. It is not a Wordle game itself but a tool to help improve your Wordle scores and strategies.

### How does Tares determine the best next move?

Tares uses the principle of maximum entropy, assuming each remaining possible word has an equal probability of being correct. It calculates the guess that will reveal the most information based on your current board state.

### What do the percentages in Tares mean?

The percentages indicate your percent knowledge gained by guessing a particular word. A 100% value means the guess is guaranteed to reveal the correct answer, while smaller values represent less informative guesses.

### Is Tares always correct in its optimal word choice?

No, Tares' optimal word choice may not always be the best strategy. The Wordle editor often selects common words, and Tares' dictionary includes many uncommon words. It's recommended to review top choices and select a known, common word.

### Is using Tares considered cheating?

The app suggests considering its use as 'training' rather than cheating. It's a tool to help players learn and improve their game.

### What is the price of Tares?

Tares is a paid application priced at $3.99. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### On which devices can I use Tares?

Tares is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Tares updated?

Tares was last updated on March 28, 2023, to version 1.1. It was initially released on March 16, 2023.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-06-10

Tares is now a free download with an optional Tares Pro unlock.

This update adds Tares Pro, a 10-analysis Pro trial for new users, and grandfathered Pro access for previous paid users. It also introduces a refreshed interface, support for English, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, Practical mode, Hard Mode-compatible recommendations, richer explanation details, board themes, and updated iPhone, iPad, and Mac layouts.

### 1.1 — 2023-03-28

Updated the toolbar to allow clearing the board and analyzing the current board.

### 1.0 — 2023-03-17

No release notes.

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