# Word Joust — Multi-player word puzzle game

> Multi-player word puzzle game where players guess each other's secret words. (iPhone/iPad app by Asher Perlmutter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-joust/id1022695135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Asher Perlmutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/976743291)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-joust/id1022695135/reviews.md

## What is Word Joust?

Word Joust with your friends, family, or random opponent by sending a word for them to guess. Make sure to pick a good one, because once they accept it’s a race to see who can guess the opponent’s word first. 

Word Joust will let you know how many letters in your guess are in your opponent’s word. It’s up to you to use that information to crack the code and defeat your opponent!

START a game by selecting a word, joust mode, and opponent type.
SELECT a friend from your list or invite others to play.
MAKE a new friend by using random joust mode.
FORM your strategy with your guesses and keyboard highlights.
WIN the game and show off how smart you are.

## Key features

- Multi-player word guessing
- Send secret words
- Letter hint system
- Strategic guessing
- Random opponent mode
- Friend invitations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reveal Word After Loss | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 5-Letter Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 6-Letter Words | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-joust/id1022695135/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not able to create account

*2024-07-28, version 1.0.2*

I have this two stars for the fun idea, but I don’t have a Facebook account, so I tried to use my phone number, but I’ve tried many times and every time it says “phone number sign up failed. Check your phone number and try again. “ I want to use the app, but it won’t let me.

### 1/5 — FB only & it rejects my phone

*2019-08-21, version 1.0.2*

Great reviews but I used my FB account and it wouldn’t accept my phone. Their site is useless for support and my friends can’t play with me. FB isn’t a trusted source anymore and this app has no options

### 1/5 — Can’t play

*2019-07-24, version 1.0.2*

Requires a phone number. 

I type phone number. 

Nothing happens, keyboard still covering half of screen. 

Can’t click anything to make keyboard go away. 

Appears to be a button under keyboard; can’t click button.

### 5/5 — Must download - Best word game out there

*2018-03-09, version 1.0.1*

Legit the most addicting game I’ve played in a LONG time- all my friends are now converts and getting competitive on it. 

Been playing for a while now and never gets boring, tons of fun and gets your brain thinking too. I couldn’t recommend it more highly, you have to download now so that you can play it yourself!

### 5/5 — Fantastic follow up to Time Tap

*2018-02-22, version 1.0*

I didn't think anything could top Time Tap, the first app in this series, but boy was I wrong!

### 5/5 — I play it all the time

*2018-02-20, version 1.0*

Solid game, I'm trying to quit the addiction 😭 but I always end up getting a new challenge or telling myself "this is the last game today"

### 5/5 — BEST NEW WORDGAME

*2018-02-20, version 1.0*

THIS GAME IS PURE GOLD. best new word game since Words With Friends!!!! Even better than candy crush! Super addicting (but not so much that it keeps you up at night). Brings out the competitive nature in your least competitive friends. 

I like that you only have 24 hours for each move so that your friends can’t leave you hanging!!

### 5/5 — Competitive and Engaging

*2018-02-20, version 1.0*

Had the opportunity to beta test Word Joust. One of my favorite apps. Period. My friends and I are seriously addicted. I enjoy it most in person with friends because each game takes a good amount of thinking and games can run too long if your opponent isn’t giving it their full attention.

There is quite a bit of skill involved in Word Joust, and enough luck to keep me coming back and trying to prove I’m the best among my friends.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Joust

### What is Word Joust?

Word Joust is a multiplayer word puzzle game where players send a word for their opponent to guess. It's a race to see who can crack the code first using letter hints.

### How do I start a game in Word Joust?

You start a game by selecting a word, choosing a joust mode, and then selecting your opponent. You can pick a friend from your list or invite others.

### Can I play Word Joust with friends?

Yes, you can select a friend from your list to play with or invite others to join you in a game of Word Joust.

### Does Word Joust have ads?

No, Word Joust does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices is Word Joust available on?

Word Joust is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

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

Word Joust has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Word Joust updated?

The latest version of Word Joust is 1.0.2, which was last updated on August 28, 2018. Further update frequency information is not available.

### What is the user rating for Word Joust?

Word Joust has an excellent user rating of 4.8 stars based on 49 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2018-08-28

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

We always look to improve the experience for our Word Jousters. In this update we implemented caching to improve image load times.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-02-24

Thank you for Word Jousting!

In this minor update, we've fixed the following issues:

* Ensure all users are prompted to receive push notifications
* Lower minimum supported Operating System to iOS 10.0
* Match color of opponent selection screen's top bar to all other screens
* Ensure badge count is always correct

### 1.0 — 2018-02-19

No release notes.

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