# Wordophile — A fun word game

> Minimalistic, addicting word puzzle game with crossword and word jumble elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuriy Kavalerchik.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordophile/id780162460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuriy Kavalerchik](https://appshunter.io/developer/502193653)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 211 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordophile/id780162460/reviews.md

## What is Wordophile?

“I really enjoyed this and would highly recommend the game to any word puzzle enthusiast." - EBess 

Wordophile is a minimalistic, clean and addicting word puzzle game. It contains elements similar to crossword puzzles and word jumbles. You can complete the game in any order you like. There is no time limit, no score and no penalty for trying different combinations. In case you get stuck, there are extra hints available to help you.

This game has been designed from the ground up to work with any screen size to give the user an enjoyable experience. If you enjoy games like crosswords, Syllacrostics, anagrams, Wheel of Fortune, hangman, or any game with words, you will love this game.


FEATURES:
--------------
• Clean interface designed for simple and easy game play for all screen sizes
• Fun and challenging
• Expand your vocabulary
• Extra hints are available if you are stuck by revealing a letter, a tile, or the whole word. 
• No adds

GAMEPLAY
--------------
The goal is simple; complete the level by finding words on the screen in any order. 

You are given hints on the left with additional information on the right, to help you decipher the hint. You have the option of what that additional information is. Either the number of letters, a scrambled representation of the available letters or for added difficulty you can set it to display nothing.


Please share this game with your friends, like us on Facebook and send us some feedback.

## Key features

- Minimalistic and clean interface
- No time limit or score
- Expand your vocabulary
- Optional hints available
- Works on all screen sizes
- No ads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Violet Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnolia Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dahlia Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ivy Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wisteria Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adenium Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wordophile?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and gameplay mechanics
- 🤓 Expands vocabulary and word knowledge
- 🎯 Good balance of difficulty levels

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional spelling/grammar errors in clues and answers
- 🤔 Some clues and answers are too obscure or uncommon
- 💰 Paywall for additional levels/features
- 🌐 Issues with international/regional language differences
- 🙄 Frustrating when unable to solve a puzzle

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Clues and answers not matching in tense
- Misspelled words in clues and answers
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Crashes or freezes during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- More clue options and hints
- Ability to switch between American and British English
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to delete/backtrack letter-by-letter
- More frequent content updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordophile/id780162460/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun word game

*2025-07-03, version 1.7*

I’m enjoying this game a lot once I got the hang of it.

### 5/5 — Brain Food

*2025-03-18, version 1.7*

This game stimulates the brain make you think. Love it.

### 3/5 — Nice challenge but needs editing

*2024-07-23, version 1.7*

Nice challenge but needs editing

### 5/5 — New fun game

*2024-06-06, version 1.7*

I love puzzle games Ann’s came across this o one Ann’s found it to be challenging but loads of fun

### 4/5 — More clues needed!

*2024-04-28, version 1.7*

Very challenging. I would like to see some more clue opportunities as some of the answers are not well known.

### 5/5 — An AWESOME word game

*2024-04-24, version 1.7*

The more you play, the easier it gets (sometimes)!

### 5/5 — First game to challenge me

*2021-12-29*

I do find this truly riveting! I’ve had points where I must brainstorm with those around me to solve a round, which leads to them downloading and enjoying the app too! Love it!

### 5/5 — Gameing

*2021-12-26, version 1.7*

This game is so much fun

### 5/5 — Challenging Cognitive Practice

*2021-09-14, version 1.7*

This game is always challenging and engaging. It’s helped me with cognitive rehab.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2021-09-04, version 1.7*

Love this game. Just the right mix of difficult and easy puzzles.

## Frequently asked questions about Wordophile

### What is Wordophile?

Wordophile is a minimalistic and addicting word puzzle game that combines elements similar to crossword puzzles and word jumbles. It offers a relaxed gameplay experience with no time limits, scores, or penalties for trying different combinations.

### How do you play Wordophile?

The goal is to complete the level by finding words on the screen in any order. You are given hints on the left with additional information on the right, which can be customized to show the number of letters, a scrambled representation of letters, or nothing at all.

### Are there any hints available if I get stuck?

Yes, extra hints are available to help you if you get stuck. These hints can reveal a letter, a tile, or the entire word, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

### Is Wordophile free to play?

The game is free to download and play. While the description mentions in-app purchases, it also explicitly states 'No adds', indicating the primary monetization is not through ads.

### What kind of devices is Wordophile compatible with?

Wordophile has been designed from the ground up to work with any screen size, ensuring an enjoyable experience for users across various devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2019-05-02

Added option to remove ads

### 1.6 — 2019-02-23

Bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2019-02-06

Fixed some typos

### 1.2 — 2017-07-17

added 64bit compatibility

### 1.1 — 2013-12-24

Minor bug fixes.

## More apps by Yuriy Kavalerchik

- [Word Match Synonyms & Antonyms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-synonyms-and-antonyms/id667212851)
- [Game•of•Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameofwords/id727459256)
- [Daily Game of Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-game-of-words/id1461792093)

All apps by Yuriy Kavalerchik: https://appshunter.io/developer/502193653

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*