# Word Abacus — Brain Training Word Puzzle

> Brain training word puzzle game with sliding letter mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by TLogic.de.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-abacus/id389992194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-abacus/id389992194/reviews.md

## What is Word Abacus?

*** Word Abacus — Relaxing Word Puzzle Game ***

Train your brain and expand your vocabulary with a unique word game that blends relaxing gameplay and clever strategy. Connect adjacent letters to form words, then slide the beads like an abacus to create new combinations and discover more hidden words.
This isn’t a fast-paced arcade puzzle — it’s a calm, skill-based challenge designed for thoughtful players who enjoy classic word search, crossword, and letter puzzle games.

Features
- Unique sliding letter mechanic
- Endless word possibilities
- Improves vocabulary and spelling
- Works offline anytime
- No time limits. No stress. Just you and your vocabulary.

If you enjoy word puzzles, brain teasers, vocabulary games, or relaxing letter games, Word Abacus is your next favorite challenge.


*** In-Game Word Hints ***

Available exclusively in the Premium version, Word Hints provide helpful assistance when you’re stuck and looking for inspiration. You can activate this feature anytime via Help/Settings → Word Hints.
Once enabled, simply tap the question-mark button in the bottom-right corner of the game board to reveal a possible word you can form from the current letters.
Important: Requesting a word hint in a game disables scoring for that round. This keeps the gameplay fair and rewards players who complete puzzles entirely on their own.


*** Free vs. Premium Version **

Word Abacus is completely playable for free and includes all core gameplay features without restrictions. The free version is supported by advertisements shown during play. By viewing these ads, you help support ongoing development and updates — thank you for that!

For players who prefer an uninterrupted experience, an optional Premium upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase.

Premium includes:
- Ad-free gameplay for full focus and relaxation
- Access to in-game Word Hints for extra assistance when needed

The choice is yours: enjoy the full game for free, or upgrade for an enhanced, distraction-free experience.

## Key features

- Unique sliding letter mechanic
- Endless word possibilities
- Improves vocabulary and spelling
- Works offline
- No time limits
- In-game word hints (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads-Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-abacus/id389992194/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2025-02-21, version 1.6.2*

I've been playing this game a long time & it’s still wonderfully clever.
Wish they did make it so hard as you level up, but it’s much better than it used to be. I hope someone there is still updating words…

               CYBER is a word.

### 2/5 — Word Abacus

*2023-01-26, version 1.6.2*

I’ve enjoyed word, abacus for several years. It keeps my mind sharp to look for all kinds of words at various angles. All of a sudden the screen no longer comes up horizontal, but when the game starts  it is stuck in the vertical position.The game used to allow one to play with the letters horizontally, or rotate the entire screen to be 180° in the other direction, or play the game vertically. Now when the game starts one can’t rotate the screen the screen remains locked  in the vertical position and it’s hard to play the game 100% of the time stuck in the vertical position.

### 3/5 — Abacus

*2022-04-27*

Abacus needs further refining. There are many words still not accepted but are correct words e.g pend.

### 4/5 — Great game until the ending

*2022-02-26, version 1.6.2*

I love this game BUT when you get to a certain level it is impossible to play.  Then it abruptly ends. I can’t even see what level I was on before it starts on level one again.    If that can be fixed the game would be awesome.

### 5/5 — Best ever word game

*2021-02-08, version 1.6.2*

My iPad keeps saying developer needs to upgrade , making iPad slow ? I love it , not another game like it .played it for years .

Another 4 yrs later , still my favourite game . Works perfect all the time .
Love it

### 4/5 — Can’t make it past level 14

*2020-12-23, version 1.6.2*

I love this game and had it for a few years now. I do have a major gripe with it though.... No matter how many times I have played this game, I can’t get past level 14... can anyone else? It seems to just shoot out the red circles of death continuously after like, level 10 and it gets worse from 11 to 14, you just don’t get enough time to get rid of them al even if you make words with multiple red circled letters,  plus it seems like the game also seals your fate by putting out more and more Xs and Zs and Qs! The makers of this game really should slow up on the red circled letters and allow more vowels... oh and don’t limit the three letter words, we should be able to use them when and if we can!

### 3/5 — Frustrated

*2020-10-21, version 1.6.2*

I love this game...BUT, each time you get to an interesting level....and your highest score, the game ends.  

Or just when it’s becoming interesting (level 12 onwards) you can never beat your previous score because you get a message “ “new highest score”, or “longest word achievement”....and bam, your back to level 1 😫

It would be great if the creators could give you the option of continuing the game, even if you have got your longest word - it feels like you are penalized because you’ve done a better job!!

And also a back button, for those odd times when you realize you’ve missed a letter. 

Apart from that I love it! Spend tooooo much time on it probably!

### 2/5 — AWFUL

*2020-09-18, version 1.6.2*

I have been playing this game for years and loved it. The new version is awful. It freezes on a discontinued game, and sometimes the colored letters don’t show up unless you stop and reload the game. I understand that the ads must be shown, but going back to the game as it was doesn’t always work.

### 4/5 — I like it

*2020-08-18, version 1.6.2*

Very enjoyable, but sometimes I would like to be able to turn off the red letters. Too stressful!

### 5/5 — Letters won’t rotate

*2020-05-28, version 1.6*

Letters won’t rotate when phone is turned to landscape mode. How do you correct this difficiency?

## Frequently asked questions about Word Abacus

### What is Word Abacus?

Word Abacus is a relaxing word puzzle game designed to train your brain and expand your vocabulary. It features a unique mechanic where you connect adjacent letters to form words and then slide beads like an abacus to create new combinations and discover more words.

### What are the key features of Word Abacus?

Key features include a unique sliding letter mechanic, endless word possibilities, and improvements to vocabulary and spelling. The game can be played offline, with no time limits or stress. A premium version offers in-game word hints for assistance.

### How much does Word Abacus cost?

The core game is completely playable for free and includes all essential gameplay features. The free version is supported by advertisements. An optional Premium upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase for an ad-free experience and access to word hints.

### Can I play Word Abacus offline?

Yes, Word Abacus works offline anytime. This allows you to enjoy the brain-training word puzzle experience without needing an internet connection, making it convenient for travel or areas with limited connectivity.

### Who is Word Abacus for?

This app is for thoughtful players who enjoy classic word search, crossword, and letter puzzle games. It's ideal for those looking to improve their vocabulary and spelling in a calm, skill-based challenge without the pressure of time limits.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-03-03

- Added "Restore Purchases" button to make the restore of previous purchases more convenient

### 1.6.3 — 2026-02-26

Fix scrambled launch screen on iOS 26.
Fix display of fullscree ads.
Updated Google Ad library to newset version

### 1.6.2 — 2020-06-14

Fixed issue with entering player name

### 1.6.1 — 2020-05-30

Fixed bead letters when the device is in dark mode. They used to appear white instead of black.

### 1.6 — 2020-05-10

- Optimized screen support for button-less devices (iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPad Pro 3rdGen)  
- Better space utilization on large iPhones screens (iPhone 6, 7, 8, X,11 Max), resulting in a larger game board.
- Improved double-tap sensitivity (used to be a little glitchy at times)
- Small user interface improvements here and there
- Full screen adverts shown very rarely
- Rework under the hood: Modernization of code base to work optimal with recent iOS versions

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