# Waggle Words — Strategic word search > Strategic word search puzzle game with a beehive theme and AR mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Vermont Digital Arts LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggle-words/id1107742264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vermont Digital Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Word - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 174 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-09-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggle-words/id1107742264/reviews.md ## What is Waggle Words? Waggle Words is a strategic word search puzzle game set inside a buzzing beehive. Flying letters, swarming tiles, and word chains create an energetic and endlessly replayable experience. Connect letters to form words, clear the board, and multiply your score with powerful chains and combos. Use power-ups to move and transform letters, discover new words, and keep the hive alive. With three distinct game modes plus an Augmented Reality (AR) experience for supported devices, every round brings a fresh challenge. FEATURES - Expanded Dictionary: Over 172,800 recognized English words. - Augmented Reality Mode: For devices with A9 chips (or newer) running iOS 12+ that support ARKit. - Standard Play Mode: Compatible with all devices running iOS 12 or later. - Unlimited Levels: Explore 400 unique hives with limitless letter combinations. - Casual Game: Play at your own pace—each puzzle is unique. - Speed Game: How many words can you create in 90 seconds? - Daily Game: A new downloadable challenge every day. - Game Center: Climb global leaderboards and compare scores. - iCloud Sync: Track progress and stats across your devices. ## Key features - Strategic word chaining - Power-up letter manipulation - Augmented Reality mode - Multiple game modes (Casual, Speed, Daily) - Unlimited levels with unique hives - Game Center leaderboards - iCloud sync ## Chart rankings - #117 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 26) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggle-words/id1107742264/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Daily game is always the same *2023-10-19, version 1.41* Please fix ### 3/5 — Battery Destroyer *2020-06-24, version 1.3.3* Fun game but I could only play while on the charger. Unreal how much this drained the battery. Had to uninstall. ### 1/5 — Looks great, needs a dictionary *2019-10-02* Really good game with great visuals, but needs to consult a dictionary as many words, like „Greece“ or „Korean“ are not recognised. ### 4/5 — Wish it could save your game *2019-06-25, version 1.2* Can’t multitask very much or you lose your game. ### 5/5 — Beautiful, fun, smart *2018-12-25, version 1.2* I don’t usually play games. This one caught my eye and it was a pleasant surprise. My son loves it too. ### 1/5 — Battery destroying phone melting mess . . . *2018-10-08, version 1.2* Earlier today, after downloading it and playing while still plugged in, I was about to give this game a 5 star rating, as I was really enjoying the vibe of the hive and the relaxed-yet-challenging gameplay. I read the reviews before shucking out my 5 dollars, and quickly — stupidly — wrote off the negative ones as being typical haters and drama queens. I played this for about 15 minutes tonight unplugged, and was staggered to see my battery drop from 80% to 20% in 15 minutes flat, with my 6s Plus heating up to the point where it felt like I was holding a hot cup of coffee. This is RIDICULOUS. Users have been complaining about this issue forever, but apparently the developers don’t care enough to release an update for a fix, while having the audacity to charge 5 bucks for this battery buster of an app. . Yet I can still play a graphics-n-sound blasting games like Asphalt 9 with almost no hit to my battery? Doesn’t make sense. I am absolutely perplexed as to how this game is rated as high as it is. Refunds should be given to all users. ### 2/5 — Battery killer *2018-06-16, version 1.1* This is a beautiful looking game, and is fun to play, but it eats battery life like crazy. A game this simple shouldn’t be using 30% of the battery of an iPad Pro in less than an hour. ### 1/5 — Meh... *2018-04-21, version 1.0.9* Graphics are good and it’s fun for a bit but there really isn’t much content to this game. DEFINITELY not worth $5.. maybe $1 or 50 cents. Not nearly enough content for the 5$. The game should just end when your out of words but it doesn’t. Having to quit the game after finishing doesn’t feel like much of an accomplishment. ### 5/5 — Really like this! *2018-04-05, version 1.0.9* Great design and graphics like an active bee hive with the waggle effect. The ability to move backwards and forwards 2 turns, change and move letters to empty spaces is good especially late in the game. But you have to choose the opportunities wisely, well done! ### 5/5 — Saved ! *2017-11-08, version 1.0.5* Having recently lost my favourite word game to the great 32 bit cull of 2017, and having tired of most of the popular ones, I have been stuck in word game limbo, hoping for something a bit different to appear, when, with perfect timing, comes Waggle Words - great visuals, likewise sound design, and 3 varied ways to play, from thoughtful to frenetic. Am still stuck in rainy Manchester - but no longer in limbo ! Cheers guys, great effort. ## Frequently asked questions about Waggle Words ### What is Waggle Words? Waggle Words is a strategic word search puzzle game set in a beehive. Players connect letters to form words, clear the board, and earn high scores by creating chains and combos. The game features power-ups to help manipulate letters and discover new words. ### What are the main game modes? The game offers three distinct modes: Casual Game for relaxed play at your own pace, Speed Game to test your word-creation skills within a 90-second limit, and Daily Game for a new downloadable challenge each day. There is also an Augmented Reality (AR) experience for supported devices. ### Is Waggle Words free to play? Yes, Waggle Words is a free game. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience. ### What are the system requirements for Waggle Words? The Standard Play Mode is compatible with all devices running iOS 12 or later. The Augmented Reality (AR) Mode requires devices with an A9 chip (or newer) running iOS 12+ that support ARKit. ### How does the Augmented Reality mode work? For supported devices, the Augmented Reality mode allows players to experience the game in a new dimension. This feature requires a device with an A9 chip or newer and iOS 12+ with ARKit support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.45 — 2026-07-19 Small bug fixes. ### 1.44 — 2025-11-16 * Fixed various Daily Game bugs * Daily Game updates now roll out at UTC-8 (3 AM ET / 12 AM PT) * Improved compatibility with more devices and screen sizes ### 1.43 — 2025-11-10 * Fixed various Daily Game bugs * Daily Game updates now roll out at UTC-8 (3 AM ET / 12 AM PT) * Improved compatibility with more devices and screen sizes ### 1.41 — 2023-06-09 iOS 16 support and optimizations ### 1.39 — 2022-11-03 Optimizations and minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Waggle Words | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tiler More](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiler-more/id1550622992) | 4.5 (192) | Free | Games | | [Honeycomb - Word Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honeycomb-word-puzzle/id6446267827) | 4.9 (40) | $1.99 | Games | | [Hexoggle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoggle/id422767196) | 4.7 (3) | $0.99 | Games | | [Quackery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackery/id451057157) | 4.6 (7) | $0.99 | Games | | [Dropcaps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcaps/id6747642423) | 4.4 (5) | $1.99 | Games | | [Accessible letteronic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessible-letteronic/id1616475290) | 4.0 (2) | $0.99 | Games | ## More apps by Vermont Digital Arts LLC - [Spin Spell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097) All apps by Vermont Digital Arts LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100 ## Related topics [waggle words](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/waggle-words) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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