# WordHex: 1 Secret, 6 Guesses — Word game playable on Watch

> Five-letter word guessing game with limited attempts and color-coded feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Actowise LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhex-1-secret-6-guesses/id1604633893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 704 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhex-1-secret-6-guesses/id1604633893/reviews.md

## What is WordHex?

WordHex is a word guessing game. It's deceptively simple and very addictive.

Newly added Apple Watch support!

RULES

• The goal is to guess the secret 5-letter word in 6 tries.
• Each guess must be a valid 5-letter word.
• A GREEN hexagon means the letter is in the right spot.
• A PURPLE hexagon means the letter is in the secret word but not in the right spot.
• A GRAY hexagon means the letter is not in the secret word.

PRO

Upgrading to pro will unlocks the following benefits
• Apple Watch support.
• Unlimited hints.
• Secret word reveal at the end.

## Key features

- Guess a secret 5-letter word
- 6 tries per word
- Color-coded letter feedback (green, purple, gray)
- Valid 5-letter word guesses only
- Apple Watch support
- Unlimited hints (Pro)
- Reveal secret word (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of WordHex?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Clean interface
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**Cons**

- 🔍 Poor color contrast
- 🐛 Crashes device
- 💰 Paywall for features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with in-app purchases
- Incorrect highlighting of letters

**Most requested features**

- Ability to change word length
- Show solution when out of guesses
- Improved database of words

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhex-1-secret-6-guesses/id1604633893/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A++ Wordle Clone

*2025-12-21, version 2.6*

Pay once, play forever. Supports dynamic type! Hard mode is really hard. Love it.

### 5/5 — I quite enjoy this game

*2024-06-30, version 2.5*

Simple to the point, no ads and smooth. I’ve just updated so I haven’t played the updated version yet, but I expect it’s going to also be good. I would like to see where we could change the length of the words to more or less letters… If that’s been done I’ll update my review… If that was previously in the game, I’ve just overlooked it LOL

### 3/5 — Needs Better Colour Contrast

*2024-04-06, version 2.4*

The app needs better colour contrast to distinguish between green (letter in correct place) and chosen letters that are not in the word

### 5/5 — Better than Wordle

*2023-02-13, version 2.4*

I really enjoy this more than Wordle. Being able to swap out individual letters instead of retyping an entire word is a GAME CHANGER. I do multiple words daily. I have also unlocked the Pro and use an occasional hint and have no ads.

Get this app Wordle fans….it's way better.

### 2/5 — Poor database

*2022-11-29, version 2.4*

I see a lot of four letter words simply with S on the end, which in my opinion is a rather poor core to an otherwise shiny app.

### 5/5 — Addictive little time waster!

*2022-10-28, version 2.4*

Great little game for killing time in doctors offices. I liked it so much I paid for the full version.

### 5/5 — game awesome (can‘t test ipad pro buying)

*2022-10-17, version 2.4*

UPDATE: I unlocked pro on my phone and used phone to unlock ipad. The bug was only on the iPad and now can not test to see if bug still exists. Sorry! Game itself is awesome! OLD: This company has a bug whereby you can NOT enter password to buy pro on their apps I have tried. I have put in a bug report before but this time, its requiring me to use some app to send email. So, I type here instead. I had to use iPhone to buy pro.

### 4/5 — Plural words

*2022-05-03, version 2.0.5*

I don’t like the plural words.

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2022-04-09, version 2.0.4*

Excellent app, easy to use and no advertisements interrupting.

### 1/5 — Ads

*2022-03-09, version 2.0.3*

Some of the ads that pop up can’t be closed on my phone bc the X is in the top right corner too far for me to tap it to close the ad. Very frustrating and I won’t keep playing if the ads don’t change.

## Frequently asked questions about WordHex

### What is WordHex?

WordHex is a word guessing game where the objective is to discover a secret five-letter word within six attempts. Each guess must be a valid five-letter word, and the game provides color-coded feedback to indicate the correctness of your letters and their positions.

### How does the color-coded feedback work?

The game uses a hexagon system for feedback. A green hexagon means the letter is in the correct spot. A purple hexagon indicates the letter is in the secret word but in the wrong position. A gray hexagon signifies that the letter is not present in the secret word at all.

### What are the benefits of upgrading to Pro?

Upgrading to the Pro version unlocks several benefits, including full Apple Watch support for playing the game on your wrist, unlimited hints to help you solve the word, and the ability to reveal the secret word at the end of each game.

### Is this game available on Apple Watch?

Yes, Apple Watch support has been newly added to the game. This allows you to play the word guessing challenges directly from your Apple Watch, offering a convenient way to enjoy the game on the go.

### What are the typical use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for quick brain-training sessions, passing time during commutes, or engaging in a fun and challenging word puzzle. It's perfect for individuals who enjoy word games and are looking for a mentally stimulating experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2025-03-17

• WordHex is a word guessing game. It's deceptively simple and very addictive.
• Removed more words from the answer candidates:
  • Words ending in -ing (e.g., "AGING", "GOING", "DOING")
  • Words ending in -ed (e.g., "BORED", "TIRED", "MIXED")
  • Words ending in -er when it's a comparative form (e.g., "WIDER", "NEWER")
  • Words ending in -est (e.g., "WORST")
  • Words ending in -s that are plural forms (e.g., "GOODS")
  • Past tense irregular verbs (e.g., "WROTE", "SPOKE")

### 2.5 — 2024-06-22

• Removed plural nouns and third person verbs.
• WordHex is a word guessing game. It's deceptively simple and very addictive.

### 2.4 — 2022-10-16

• Removed plural nouns and third person verbs.
• Added a confirmation dialog for hint. You can turn it off in settings.

### 2.3 — 2022-07-30

• Stability fixes for the latest public iOS version.

### 2.2 — 2022-07-07

• Color changes.

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