# UpWord: Word Stack Game — Stack tiles, multiply points

> Stack tiles, multiply points (iPhone/iPad app by Olaf Andreas Ovrum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upword-word-stack-game/id6793264571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olaf Andreas Ovrum](https://appshunter.io/developer/962682319)
- Category: Games, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-10

## What is UpWord?

UpWord is a turn-based word game with a twist you won't find anywhere else: you can stack tiles on top of tiles.

Play crossword-style across a glowing neon board, then go vertical — build a new letter on top of an existing one, up to three layers high. Every layer multiplies that tile's value (×2 on the second, ×3 on the third), so one clever stack can swing the whole game. Only the top letter counts towards words, and a three-high square locks for the rest of the match.

FEATURES
• Stack to score — the tile-stacking twist turns familiar word play into fresh strategy
• Practise anytime — play offline against three bot difficulties, from warm-up to ruthless
• Challenge friends online — turn-based matches you pick up whenever; share a code to invite anyone
• Learn in a minute — a quick How to Play walks you through the rules and scoring
• Clean neon interface, built-in dictionary, live scoring, swap and pass

HOW STACKING WORKS
1. Someone plays a word — say CAT.
2. You stack an R on the T to make CAR — that R scores double.
3. An opponent stacks again to make FAD — the new tile scores triple, then locks.
Transform your own words, ladder your own stacks, set up multipliers — building on your own tiles is fair play.

Free to play, with an optional one-time Remove Ads purchase.

Words, but with altitude. Download UpWord and start stacking.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is UpWord safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess UpWord.

## Is UpWord legit?

UpWord: Word Stack Game appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for UpWord is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-09-10

• NEW: A friendly tutorial for new players — the Coach opens your first game and walks you through it, with hints that show exactly which letters go where
• Replay the tutorial any time from How to Play
• Fewer interruptions — UpWord now asks about notifications and ads only when it matters, never over your first game
• Polish and fixes under the hood

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-08

• NEW: Profiles & avatars — give your player a face. Choose from a set of neon avatars and unlock more as you earn achievements and climb the tracks
• Scope out your rivals — tap an opponent's avatar to see their profile, rating and record
• Your avatar rides along on your games, so opponents can see what you've earned
• Polish and fixes under the hood

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-03

• NEW: The Daily — a fresh 5-move puzzle every day. Chase a high score, keep your streak going, see how you rank, and share your result
• Achievements! Earn badges for stacking, big moves and wins — and climb the Wordsmith, Stacker, Champion and Rival tracks
• Clearer home screen: games waiting for your move now come first, finished games tuck away below
• The board now highlights your opponent's latest tiles until you make your move
• Fixes under the hood, including notification reliability

### 1.3.1 — 2026-09-01

• Privacy & consent settings are now available to all players, including Remove Ads owners
• Minor fixes and improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-31

• Play online! Challenge a friend with a 6-letter invite code, or find an opponent instantly with Quick Match
• Claim your player name and track your rating as you win
• Game invites and your-turn alerts as push notifications
• Smoother game-over flow, bug fixes and performance improvements

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## More apps by Olaf Andreas Ovrum

- [IdeaForge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideaforge/id6445874104)

All apps by Olaf Andreas Ovrum: https://appshunter.io/developer/962682319

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