# Word Master - Classic — Practical crosswords game

> Offline crossword board game with AI, customizable boards, and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Luis Gualandi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-classic/id979597990 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luis Gualandi](https://appshunter.io/developer/979597989)
- Category: Games, Board, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 18,693 App Store ratings · 488 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 108 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-classic/id979597990/reviews.md

## What is Word Master?

Word Master is an innovative version of the traditional “Crosswords" board game.
Not needing internet connection, using unique fast artificial intelligence resources and with highly customizable options, Word Master is used by crosswords enthusiasts for quick offline training and induce the players to improve their skills and reasoning in the game.
Create words with the 7 letters on your rack and place them on the 15 by 15 tile board. Boost your score by placing letters on the special Double Letter, Double Word, Triple Letter and Triple Word bonus tiles.
Languages supported:

• English
• French (Français)
• Portuguese (Português)
• German (Deutsch)
• Spanish (Español)
• Italian (Italiano)
• Dutch (Nederlands)
• Norwegian (Norsk)
• Swedish (Svenska)
• Romanian(Romana)
• Greek(Ελληνικά)
• Polish (Polski)
• Catalan(Català)

PLAY AGAINST THE COMPUTER
Choose the level and the duration of the game. No more waiting long hours for your opponent to play! Both computer and player tiles are randomly selected, simulating in the best way possible a game against a real opponent.

PASS N' PLAY
Play offline against friends using the same device! In the bus, airport, train or wherever you are.

CHALLENGE MODE
Find out if you are a true champion. In this mode, you score more points in each turn as you come closer to the best possible word. Try to beat your high scores!

IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH THE MASTER
After each turn, you will be able to see which words you could have played. Learn how to use the bonus squares on the board and the standards for the formation of words. 

ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY WITH WORD DEFINITIONS
Swipe your finger across any word on the board and get its definition. (Internet required)

DESIGN YOUR OWN BOARD
Use your creativity to place the bonus squares just where you want them to be.

MORE FEATURES: 
• Do not waste your time searching whether the word you chose exists! As you place the word on the board, the game will display whether the word is valid or not and its score.
• Get tips for valid words being created in your rack as you are arranging your letters (You can enable or disable this feature at any time). 
• Save your game and resume it later.
• Keep track of your records and stats (e.g. best final score, best word ever played, total bingos and more).
• Choose from various board layouts, including random. 
• Block the droid from using very rare words.
• Bad draw helper (avoid receiving a rack with no consonants or no vowels).
• Two dictionaries in English available
•Leaderboards through Game Center

## Key features

- Offline play
- Play against AI
- Pass 'n Play with friends
- Challenge mode for high scores
- Word definitions
- Customizable board layouts
- Word validation and scoring

## What do users think of Word Master?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary
- 🕹️ Classic Scrabble gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable board layouts
- 🔍 Ability to look up word definitions
- ⚖️ Fair letter distribution

**Cons**

- 🐛 Questionable word acceptance
- 🤖 Biased AI opponent
- 🔊 Loud and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of online multiplayer
- 📉 Battery drain issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads that cannot be closed

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More challenging AI difficulty level
- Option to use different dictionaries
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Ability to track win/loss record

## Recent user reviews (10 of 488)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master-classic/id979597990/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Interesante

*2026-08-22, version 4.1.1*

Me entretiene muchísimo. Son apasionada con los juegos que me reten. Lo recomiendo.

### 2/5 — Great game but very intrusive ads

*2026-08-22, version 4.1.1*

Lately ads are now forcibly opening in a browser during the game. I had to close the browser and return to the app at least 15 times before finishing a game. This is extremely intrusive.

### 5/5 — One more small change would keep me coming back.

*2026-08-22, version 4.1.1*

Really fun, engaging, and challenging game. My only request, and I would pay to upgrade to Pro. Have this would be to have better stats.   I don’t care about overall bingo. Or overall best moves. I would like to know averages. I would like to know my all-time averages and my trailing three month. Averages so I can see if I am improving.

### 1/5 — Something Fishy

*2026-08-15, version 4.1.1*

I like the game, but it keeps kicking me into a Chinese retail site. I tried Apple suggestions on how to block and this game somehow overwrites it. I am deleting it now.

### 4/5 — Tiles

*2026-08-07, version 4.1.1*

I’d like the tiles with co,or to be more subtle.

### 5/5 — Adverts

*2026-08-06, version 4.1.1*

Whilst adverts are necessary to fund this platform please ensure that they are easier to get out of one the message has been absorbed, atm they are taking up a ridiculous amount of my time.

### 5/5 — My ballers like to likkky

*2026-08-04, version 4.1.1*

Yes good word becas it gud for brani and hepl pepol lern egnlis

### 5/5 — Scrabble-ish

*2026-07-17, version 4.1.1*

Great game!  I love Scrabble and this is close enough. I play solo. Different levels of difficulty and a mode that helps you build higher scoring words!

### 3/5 — New ad format stinks

*2026-07-05, version 4.1.1*

Loved it for years even as the ads in the top bar got more distracting but really hating the new version with ads that automatically open up in your browser taking you away from the game entirely.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-06-20, version 4.1.1*

I played word master for years on my old phone. Pass and play with my grandchildren. New phone, installed word master, risqué, naked women come up in the advertising. Instant delete from the phone!

## Frequently asked questions about Word Master

### What is Word Master - Classic?

Word Master - Classic is an innovative version of the traditional crossword board game. It allows players to create words using seven letters on a 15x15 tile board, utilizing special bonus tiles to boost scores. The app is designed for offline training and skill improvement.

### How can I play Word Master - Classic?

You can play against the computer with adjustable difficulty and game duration, or play offline against friends using the 'Pass 'n Play' mode on the same device. There is also a 'Challenge Mode' to test your skills and beat high scores.

### Is Word Master - Classic free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, indicating the primary monetization is through ads.

### What languages does Word Master - Classic support?

The app supports a wide range of languages including English, French, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Romanian, Greek, Polish, and Catalan.

### Can I learn new words with this app?

Yes, you can enrich your vocabulary by swiping across any word on the board to get its definition (requires internet connection). The app also provides tips for valid words and helps you understand word formation standards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.1 — 2026-04-15

General improvements and bug fixes

### 4.1 — 2026-04-10

General improvements and bug fixes

### 4.0.5 — 2025-07-01

-Updated english, french and portuguese dictionaries
-Improved definitions for spanish
-Added built-in definitions for romanian
-Added menu language support for norwegian, swedish, polish and catalan
-Bug fix

### 4.0.4 — 2025-06-18

-Updated english, french and portuguese dictionaries
-Improved definitions for spanish
-Added built-in definitions for romanian
-Added menu language support for norwegian, swedish, polish and catalan

### 4.0.3 — 2025-01-29

- New and Enhanced Help Page!
1: Game Rules: A comprehensive guide on the rules of the game and how to play.
2: Improve your Game: Expert clues on on improving your skills and outplaying your friends.
3: Tips: Unlock the full potential of Word Master with valuable feature insights.
4: Faq: Get quick answers to frequently asked questions and common issues.

- Fixed a font issue occurring when Turkish was set as the device language
- General improvements and bug fixes

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