# Word Ache for iMessage

> iMessage-based word puzzle game for competitive play with friends. (iPhone/iPad app by Appgrammers LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-ache-for-imessage/id1152094575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appgrammers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454423483)
- Category: Games, Social Networking, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-ache-for-imessage/id1152094575/reviews.md

## What is Word Ache for iMessage?

Word Ache is like WordBrain but with one awesome twist... The game is built into iMessage! Play with any of your friends, chat with them, and do your best to win! You want to solve the puzzle faster than your opponent. If you do, you get a point. First person to 7 points wins! What's your strategy? Grids start at 2x2, then go to 3x3 and 4x4 with incremental difficulties in the puzzle. Do you save your hints for more difficult rounds or use them early to get quick points? Good luck!!!

## Key features

- Integrated into iMessage
- Competitive multiplayer
- Progressive grid difficulty
- Hint system
- Score-based wins

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-ache-for-imessage/id1152094575/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You can download it

*2022-03-10*

You can download it but it doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for me either!

*2020-04-13, version 1.0.1*

No instructions... tiles don’t drag or boxes don’t fill in... doesn’t make any sense. Frustrating! Don’t bother until they add instructions for play.... seems like a simple thing when developing a game!

### 1/5 — Aggravated

*2020-03-06*

I downloaded this accidentally and I don’t know how to un download. There is no icon on my home screen or in my apps but when I look on the App Store it tell me to open up the app. someone HELP, I’m getting so aggravated!!!

### 3/5 — Good, but needs some help

*2019-02-04*

This is a really fun game with two flaws, in my opinion. 1) If you fail to find the words in time, you time out and send a failure notice to your message opponent, without ever finding out what the words were! Please can you make it show you the answers after you lose? I get so curious, and it’s frustrating. 2) There are a LOT of words that work, but are not the “right” words. Maybe you could get extra points or better yet, extra hints for finding these extra words. Otherwise, I really like it and have enjoyed volleying back and forth with my friends.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-06-07, version 1.0.1*

How do you play this game? No instructions

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-01-15*

The app won't even open

### 1/5 — Help

*2017-01-12*

Yeah that what keep happening with me too ugh really want to play this game how you get it to work

### 1/5 — Glitch, bugs. Cannot open

*2017-01-08*

Got it to work once.. Tried to play it again and it just take me to the app store to download it but it says "installed"

## Frequently asked questions about Word Ache for iMessage

### How do you play Word Ache?

Word Ache is a word puzzle game played within iMessage. You compete against a friend to solve increasingly difficult letter grids. The first player to solve the puzzle earns a point, and the first to reach seven points wins the match.

### What is the objective of Word Ache?

The main objective is to solve word puzzles faster than your opponent. Successfully completing puzzles earns you points, and the first player to accumulate seven points wins the game.

### Does Word Ache have ads?

No, Word Ache does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What devices support Word Ache?

Word Ache is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, leveraging the iMessage platform for gameplay.

### How difficult are the puzzles in Word Ache?

Puzzles start at a 2x2 grid and progressively increase in size to 3x3 and 4x4. Difficulty also increases incrementally with each stage.

### Can I play Word Ache offline?

As Word Ache is integrated into iMessage and requires interaction with another player, an internet connection is necessary to play.

### What is the age rating for Word Ache?

Word Ache has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### When was Word Ache last updated?

The latest version of Word Ache, 1.0.1, was released on September 29, 2016. The app was initially released on September 17, 2016.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2016-09-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

If you are enjoying Word Ache, try our other 3 word games: Word Swipe, Words for iMessage & Words Hanging!
• This update fixes some bugs! 
Thank you for the emails!

### 1.0 — 2016-09-13

No release notes.

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