# Top-Word — Find the Top Word and BOOM! > Word-spelling game with timed challenges and progressive goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Ditty Labs, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-word/id658297349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ditty Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/420813089) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.33/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 25 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-11-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-word/id658297349/reviews.md ## What is Top? Drag your finger in any direction to spell as many words as you can before time runs out. Finding words adds time to the timer and keeps your game going. If you complete the six goals, you'll advance to the next tier where you'll find six more challenging goals to conquer. Can you find the TOP WORD, which is the longest word in the puzzle? If so, you'll be rewarded. Find one of the top-ten words and you'll earn a special "Chicka-Pah". "Guys - our family has all been playing this game for about a month and there is no sign of letting up. Very addictive! " - Jeff Y "I am seriously addicted to this game!! It's like scrabble mixed with a word search!!! I was up until 1am playing in bed!!! I feel like it's making me smarter!!!!! I'm learning so many new words!!!! I love Top Word!!!!" -Lexi B. How to play: The timer is increased slightly when you spell words correctly and it fills up completely when you find 25%, 50% or 75% of the words in the puzzle or when you find the TOP WORD. Words comprised of one or two letters don't count. The player begins on Tier 1. Each tier has six goals. When all six goals have been met, you can advance to the next tier with six more challenging goals. On the main menu, tap on the goal tiles for more information about each goal. Speaking of the tiles on the main menu, there may be a secret hidden in them. Pay attention to the sound they make. Tap the commence button to start a new game. The game is over when time runs out. All words in the puzzle will be revealed and are color coded as follows: red = missed word green = found new word (first time) white = found word that you found previously in another puzzle yellow = hint word missed If you're curious about the meaning of a word, you can tap on any word to bring up a dictionary with the word's definition. ## Key features - Drag finger to spell words - Earn time by finding words - Advance through challenging tiers - Discover the TOP WORD for rewards - Dictionary lookup for words - Six goals per tier ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pack of 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time | | Animal Sounds | $0.99 | one-time | | 10 Second Game | $0.99 | one-time | | Thanks to Developers | $2.99 | one-time | | Machines and Things | $0.99 | one-time | | Sound Effects | $0.99 | one-time | | Found 'em | $0.99 | one-time | | Memory Challenge | $1.99 | one-time | | Timeless Game | $1.99 | one-time | | Letter Sounds | $0.99 | one-time | | Sound Effects | Free | one-time | | Memory Challenge | Free | one-time | | Timer hint goal | Free | one-time | | 200 Games Goal | Free | one-time | | Eight Letter Word Goal | Free | one-time | | Ten Chicka-Pahs Goal | Free | one-time | | 1000 Games Goal | Free | one-time | | 95% Goal | Free | one-time | | 400 Points Goal | Free | one-time | | Nine Letter Word Goal | Free | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-word/id658297349/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Highly addictive! *2017-07-06* Still addictive and one of my favorite games! I play on my IPad. Great game for kids and adults. I am addicted. I love that there are no annoying ads and I don't need good eye-hand skill to play. Lol. Chickapahs are fun and I like that it keeps track of the words you find and that you learn new words as you go. Lots of fun! ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2015-06-06* This is a totally addictive game that targets verbal fluency--I love it. The only problem is that now I have to fight with my younger and older kids to use my own iPhone as they've taken it over with Top Word. Thanks for a great family app! ### 5/5 — You've Got to Get Now *2015-01-03* After 3 months whole family is still totally addicted. On my IPad alone I'm coming up on 800 games! As fun as it is is educational for everyone. Improves vocabulary while being so fun. Also heard about on MacCast and have been playing it since as is my whole Family of 5. All of the time. Very fun to play together on same game. ### 5/5 — Giving it a shot *2014-11-18* I heard about this on The MacCast as well. I'm giving it a go. ### 5/5 — Great job *2014-11-16* Fun game. Found out about it from the maccast podcast. ### 5/5 — Great game! *2014-10-17* Lots of fun detailed extras. ### 5/5 — Addictive! *2013-12-05* Such fun! Unfortunately, I am not doing anything else anymore. This slide-your-finger word game is addictive. Love the badges you can win, the music, and that you get better as you play. ### 5/5 — Great quick game *2013-12-05* This is a great go-to game for when you need to kill a minute or two. It's addictive and keeps you sharp. One of the most played games on my phone. ### 5/5 — Super addictive and challenging *2013-12-02* Really great game - fun to play alone and work on the vocabulary or to do challenges with friends. Perfect casual game for all players. ### 5/5 — Brain teasing fun *2013-11-29* Totally addicting and a great brain teaser. The guitar sounds and fireworks are a lot of fun! ## Frequently asked questions about Top ### How do you play Top-Word? In Top-Word, you drag your finger in any direction to spell words before time runs out. Finding words adds time to the timer and helps you complete goals to advance to new tiers. ### What is the "TOP WORD" in Top-Word? The "TOP WORD" is the longest word present in the puzzle. Finding it rewards you with special bonuses and helps you progress in the game. ### Does Top-Word have multiplayer? The provided information does not mention multiplayer functionality for Top-Word. It appears to be a single-player experience focused on individual challenges. ### Can I play Top-Word offline? The description does not specify if Top-Word can be played offline. However, word games often function without an internet connection once downloaded. ### How often is Top-Word updated? Top-Word was last updated on May 16, 2021, with version 2.2.8. The frequency of future updates is not specified. ### What devices support Top-Word? Top-Word is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### What do the word colors mean in Top-Word? In Top-Word, words are color-coded: red for missed words, green for newly found words, white for previously found words, and yellow for hint words missed. ### Does Top-Word have ads? No, Top-Word does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without interruptions from ads. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.9 — 2026-04-19 Fixes a bug where for a small handful of users, all game stats are zeroes. ### 2.2.8 — 2021-05-16 Fixed a bug where user couldn't earn chicka-pahs in games where the timer was disabled. Removed Flurry analytics to protect user's privacy. ### 2.2.7 — 2021-02-12 Fixed bug where splash screen animation interfered with safe area bounds at bottom of screen on some devices. ### 2.2.6 — 2020-09-07 Tuneup and bug fixes. ### 2.2.5 — 2020-04-10 Bug fix. ## Apps similar to Top | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Word Beach: Fun Spelling Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-beach-fun-spelling-games/id1286254804) | 4.5 (6,335) | Free | Games | | [Hi Words - Word Search Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-words-word-search-game/id689220497) | 4.4 (3,836) | Free | Games | | [Word Hunt ·](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041) | 4.6 (59,019) | Free | Games | | [Word Search - Fillwords Themes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-fillwords-themes/id921098848) | 4.6 (56) | Free | Games | | [Word Cookies!®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cookies/id1153883316) | 4.6 (194,443) | Free | Games | | [Word Search: Fillwords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-fillwords/id849654325) | 4.7 (839) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Ditty Labs, LLC - [Voltage Divider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voltage-divider/id372094728) - [MacBrickout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macbrickout/id406824365) All apps by Ditty Labs, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/420813089 --- *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 2026-06-06.*