Upwords

Upwords

Word Stacking Game

9.3K ratings
508 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
January 11, 2013
Updated
October 27, 2026

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iphone
iphoneDuo
ipad
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About

This word stacking game challenges you to transform existing words by stacking letters on top. Score higher by stacking higher and outsmarting opponents. Play with friends, strangers, or against the computer.

✓Stack letters to change words
✓Score points based on stacking height
✓Play with friends globally
✓Challenge computer opponents
✓Pass & Play mode
✓In-game chat
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What's New in Upwords

5.04

October 27, 2026

- Lots of performance improvements - Update to layout of iPhone Duo and smaller devices like iPhone SE - let us know what’s improved and what needs work!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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$11.991 Year
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User reviews

One more thing to fix!

Thank you for fixing the slowness and jerkiness while playing on iPad.

Now, for goodness sake, developer, please put the number of tokens one has back on the playing screen. Not very user-friendly having to go the store all the time now to verify. This was a bad move, taking it from the main screen and putting in its place how much time we have left to play our turn! I never looked at that ever! Who cares? We’ll get the game done before 4 days 22 mins!!!!! Good grief!
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The greatest

I really like stacking letters to change words, nice to be able to text too. We do it during short periods of relaxing Support is great from the company if something goes wrong.

They ruined it

App was great. I played games with my mum. It has now had a big update and my version is not compatible with hers, games end unexpectedly, I’m seeing adverts despite paying not to. I could not use my old login and we lost the games we were previously playing. Worked fine before.

Terrible app great game

Played loads and loved it. But annoying updates and poor game interface means I’ve lost money they won’t refund after this update went wrong.

What happened?

I have played Upwords for years. Now it’s very frustrating because the game seems frozen most of the time. I can’t place letters on the board anymore. I’m going to delete it. It no longer works.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Ads that cannot be closed

Bug

Frequent crashes and freezes

Bug

Login and verification issues

Bug

Incorrect scoring and word validation

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Requested Features

5 requests

Option to use British dictionary

Feature

Choice of dictionaries

Feature

Ability to swap more than one letter

Feature

Show opponent's remaining tiles

Feature

Fairer letter distribution

Feature

FAQ

What is Upwords?

Upwords is a 3D crossword game where you stack letters on existing words to create new ones and score points. It's designed to be fun, fast, and endlessly replayable, keeping your brain sharp.

How do I play Upwords?

You play Upwords by placing letters on top of existing words on the board. The higher you stack, the more points you score. The goal is to outsmart your opponents by building words strategically.

Can I play Upwords offline?

Yes, Upwords offers a 'Pass & Play' mode that allows you to play with family on a single device, which can be done offline. You can also test yourself against the Computer with four different skill levels.

Does Upwords have ads?

Yes, Upwords contains advertisements. There is an option to purchase 'Ad-Free Play!' as a yearly subscription for $11.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.

What are the subscription options for Upwords?

Upwords offers a 'Premium Bundle Monthly' subscription for $1.49 per month, which includes a 7-day free trial. They also offer an 'Ad-Free Play!' subscription for $11.99 per year, also with a 7-day free trial.

Is Upwords suitable for all ages?

Upwords is rated '4+' and is generally suitable for a wide audience. Its gameplay can be challenging and engaging for players who enjoy word puzzles and strategic thinking.

How often is Upwords updated?

The latest version of Upwords is 4.25, and it was last updated on June 24, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the game and add new features.

What devices does Upwords support?

Upwords is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.