# Word Jewels® Classic — Scramble to Boggle your Mind!

> Relaxing word puzzle game with offline dictionary and no time limits. (iPhone/iPad app by Boy Howdy Technology LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-jewels-classic/id433238748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boy Howdy Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293910537)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,805 App Store ratings · 270 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-jewels-classic/id433238748/reviews.md

## What is Word Jewels® Classic?

Word Jewels is FUN and 100% FREE!
••••• "Awesome in so many ways! First of all, there is no time limit on this game, so it's more relaxing than other word games. You know how you get stressed out and watch the time on other games... none of that here. You can also close the app mid-game and go back to the same game, which helps as you get better and better. My favorite word game right now, definitely." --kenjer 
••••• "This is a great game.  I didn't think I would ever leave Words with Friends!  I like the challenge of this game!"  --DaveyGN 
••••• "Great word game! Hours of entertainment, can't believe it's free" --Hibeam 
••••• "I love word games and this is one of the best I've played" --Kenjo megi 


YOU'LL LOVE WORD JEWELS! Check out the reviews! 
••••• "Can't believe this is a free app. Hours and hours of fun!" --Duanne1 
••••• "Love this game...you can play solo, unlike with WWF and having to wait for your opponent to take their turn!" --Former WWF follower 
••••• "Word Jewels Rocks!!!!" --Renee Caldarelli 
••••• "The best game ever! I'm addicted." --Donnajzb 


• Trace words to capture them in any direction, even crossing over your path! 

• No timers, so take your time and find the best words! 

• Beautiful graphics and animation! 

• Relaxing sound effects 

• Can listen to your own music while playing 


GO FOR A HIGH SCORE! 

• Score summary shows you how well you did 

• Compare your scores with the world using Game Center


WORD LOVE! 

• Huge English dictionary included to verify words even while not connected to the internet! 
(Word Jewels uses the YAWL word list, which has 264,097 words! Valid words must be 3 letters long and NOT be proper nouns, as is typical for most every word game.) 

• Automagic letter balancing, to help from getting trapped with a big ol' pile of consonants with no vowels, or with too many duplicates of the same letter in a group! 

• Improved auto-save code - go ahead and quit the game, take a phone call, send a text - when you come back, your game will be waiting for you! Works on both old and new iThings! 

• 32 Game Center Achievements to earn! 



Thanks for playing! 
Come see us at http://boyhowdytechnology.com 

WORD JEWELS is a registered trademark of Boy Howdy Technology LLC

## Key features

- Trace words in any direction
- No time limits
- Offline English dictionary
- Auto-save functionality
- Game Center achievements
- High score comparison

## What do users think of Word Jewels® Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing and brain-stimulating
- 👍 Challenges vocabulary and spatial awareness
- 👍 No time limits, can play at own pace
- 👍 Saves progress, can resume games
- 👍 Helps keep the mind active and sharp
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with losing progress or restarting at lower levels
- 🐛 Some words not recognized despite being valid
- 🐛 Ads can interfere with gameplay
- 🐛 Transitions between levels can be slow

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Losing progress when app is closed or interrupted
- Inability to continue from last level after failure
- Inconsistent word acceptance

**Most requested features**

- Allow starting at higher levels
- Provide more detailed stats and tracking of progress
- Add more game modes or difficulty levels
- Improve word recognition to include more common words

## Recent user reviews (10 of 270)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-jewels-classic/id433238748/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My fave game!

*2026-07-12*

I always turn to this one when I’m waiting in a line or have a few minutes to kill. I love it!

### 5/5 — Word Jewel

*2026-05-26, version 1.59*

I wish l was better at this game!

 I am finally getting better at this game and really enjoy it.

Still enjoy Word Jewel and got a lot better at it 05/2026

### 5/5 — No ads!!

*2026-04-16*

Still one of my all time favs!! Love my word games and no ads is the BEST!!

### 5/5 — Jewell for Word Jewels

*2026-03-29*

I really enjoy this game. The clicking sounds are soothing as the tiles gently click to place and the chime at the end of the puzzle is soothing as well. I like that you can get simple three letter words and still clear the board. I like that if you fail a level you can restart at your last highest level. It’s a nice way to unwind at the end of the night for me.

### 5/5 — Fun time

*2026-02-20, version 1.59*

Love this game😍

### 1/5 — False update

*2026-01-09*

This game may be free but it keeps giving ads disguised as false notifications that it need updated.

**Developer response:** Howdy! We'd love to help you get to the bottom of this! Please use the App Support link here in the App Store or the Contact Us button in the game to email us and Julie will help you.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-10-31*

I love this game.  It’s a great way to occupy your mind beneficially while waiting for an appointment or passenger on plane etc.  but I love pulling it up and playing anytime.  It’s relaxing, brain stimulating, just great.  Try it.

### 5/5 — Great Word Game

*2025-08-01*

This classic word game allows for different variations by allowing players to chose which mode they prefer to play in. I like the Classic mode, the Rally mode and the Endless mode the best.
The games are not timed which allows the player to relax and play the games for their personal enjoyment and for their best personal score.
Great way to strengthen your vocabulary and work on spatial awareness as well!

### 5/5 — Outstanding support

*2025-06-19*

I love playing word jewels for over 10 years. The game is challenging and it makes you think. Everyone aged over five should play this game. The support staff is awesome. All my friends play this game. Frozen tax bird.

### 5/5 — Still the best

*2025-06-07*

Best word ever invented I have been playing this game for over 10 years…. Never get tired of it

## Frequently asked questions about Word Jewels® Classic

### What is Word Jewels Classic?

Word Jewels Classic is a free word puzzle game where players trace words in any direction on a grid. It offers a relaxing experience with no time limits and an extensive offline dictionary for word verification.

### What are the key features of Word Jewels Classic?

Key features include tracing words in any direction, no time limits for a relaxed gameplay, an offline English dictionary with over 264,000 words, auto-save functionality, and Game Center integration for high scores and achievements.

### Is Word Jewels Classic free to play?

Yes, the app is advertised as 100% free to play. While the description mentions 'free with in-app purchases', it also strongly emphasizes that the core game is free and provides hours of fun without cost.

### What kind of words can be found in Word Jewels Classic?

The game uses a large English dictionary (YAWL word list) to verify words. Valid words must be at least 3 letters long and cannot be proper nouns, which is standard for most word games.

### Can I play Word Jewels Classic offline?

Yes, the app includes a huge English dictionary that can be used to verify words even when you are not connected to the internet, allowing for offline play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.61 — 2026-06-10

• Updated for the latest iOS

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### 1.60 — 2026-05-28

• Updated for the latest iOS

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### 1.59 — 2026-02-04

• Updated for the latest iOS

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### 1.58 — 2025-12-30

• Updated for the latest iOS

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### 1.57 — 2025-10-31

• Updated for the latest iOS

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