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Words Alone

Words Alone

A Solitaire Word Game

136 ratings
112 reviews
#89 in paid Word
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📚 Education
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$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 15, 2011
  • November 11, 2017

Features

Developer

Gano Technologies LLC
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About

This tile-based word game challenges you to build words horizontally and vertically using every letter on the board. Strategize to earn points, utilize bonus squares, and compete for high scores. Play anytime, anywhere, with no internet connection required.

✓Tile-based word building
✓Horizontal and vertical word construction
✓Bonus squares for higher scores
✓Personal high score tracking
✓Game Center leaderboards
✓Customization options
✓Detailed statistics tracking
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Words Alone. Based on 136 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging solitaire word game format
  • 👍User-friendly and easy to pick up
  • 🧠Mentally stimulating and challenging
  • ⏱️Play at your own pace anytime
  • 🚀Fast gameplay without waiting for opponents
  • 📱Works offline without internet connection
  • 🎯Leaderboard and scoring system motivating
  • ✨No cheating or unfair competition
  • 🎨Clear graphics and colorful design
  • 🔄Regular updates and improvements
  • 💰Good value for price
  • 🧩Unique challenge of using all tiles
  • 📚Expands vocabulary and word knowledge

Negative things

  • 🐛Achievement bug - Bonus Hog not unlocking
  • 🔊Music/sound won't mute completely
  • 📢Intrusive pop-ups and ads
  • 📚Limited dictionary - missing common words
  • 🎲Unbalanced tile distribution (all vowels/consonants)
  • 🔄Swap feature too restrictive
  • 🎮No blank tiles like traditional Scrabble
  • 🎨Color scheme too bright/dazzling
  • 📊Removed leaderboard features
  • 🔄No auto-start for new games after winning
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What's New in Words Alone

3.1

November 11, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - Updated dictionary based on all the great suggestions - Improved iOS 11 compatibility - Bug fixes

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Last updated on August 3, 2026.

User reviews

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Words Alone

Great game. Once you get in it it’s hard to leave Alone.
jackrenniejackrennie

Bonus Hog Problem

I love this game and have been playing it a long time. I only have two achievements I had not achieved until today, one of which is Bonus Hog, cover 50 or more bonus spaces in one game. So, today I did it. There are a total of 65 bonus spaces and I counted, repeatedly, that only 15 were left uncovered; yet the Bonus Hog achievement is still locked. That hurt my feelings. I worked so hard to accomplish that, forsaking high scoring to get there. Don’t know if I’ll be able to do it again. Wish this had worked. 😞Still love the game. I’ll give 5 stars when that is fixed.
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BmoreRobinBmoreRobin

Love this,

Great word game! Love it!
Char164Char164

Epic!

All though people that play on IPAds do’nt see the multiplayer button, it’s still fun anyways! Can you get to 400!? It’s ultimate! Check this out and when you start try to get to just 250. Or ATLEAST 200 or something around 150. Check your level! Are you a noob? That means your best score was only up to 100. Or are you a ametur? Than your best is 200. Or a PRO!? That means you’re best is 300! Or a HACKER!?!? That means you got that ultimate achievement I said! 400 points! Can you get to it? Than tell me in your comment! BYE!

Thanks for reading 🙂
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overgaagovergaag

Nice app

Well designed and flexes the brain muscles. Dictionary a bit strange e.g. why is Ra not accepted yet some other gods are? And I think the lexicon should contain words that occur in more recent internet usage.
Blue Day 22Blue Day 22
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Bonus Hog achievement not unlocking despite meeting requirements

Bug

Sound settings not respected - music plays at 0%

Bug

Multiplayer button missing on iPad version

Bug

Letters enlarge despite option being turned off

Bug

Game doesn't auto-start new game after winning

Bug
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Requested Features

16 requests

Add blank tiles to game

Feature

Show word score before playing

Feature

Allow selective tile swapping (not all tiles)

Feature

Multiple swaps per game

Feature

Built-in dictionary function

Feature

Undo feature with point penalty

Feature

Display remaining letters/letter count

Feature

Hint system for missed opportunities

Feature

Multiplayer button for iPad users

Feature

Different difficulty levels

Feature

Ability to change color schemes

Feature

Restore daily/weekly/all-time leaderboards

Feature

Expand dictionary with more Scrabble words

Feature

Dutch language version

Feature

Two-letter word list reference

Feature

Points display persistence between plays

Feature

FAQ

What is Words Alone?

Words Alone is a tile-based solitaire word game where the objective is to use every letter on the board by consecutively building words horizontally and vertically. The goal is to earn as many points as possible by strategically placing letters and utilizing bonus squares.

How do I play Words Alone?

You play by tapping and dragging letter tiles to form words horizontally and vertically. Each letter has a point value, and bonus squares on the board can multiply your score. The game requires strategy to use all letters and maximize your points.

Is Words Alone free to play?

Yes, Words Alone is a free game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

Can I play Words Alone offline?

Absolutely. One of the key features of Words Alone is that it does not require a data connection to play, making it perfect for playing anytime and anywhere.

What devices is Words Alone compatible with?

Words Alone is a universal app that runs seamlessly on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.