# Words Alone — A Solitaire Word Game

> Solitaire word game using letter tiles to build words and score points. (iPhone/iPad app by Gano Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-alone/id474662296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gano Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 136 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-alone/id474662296/reviews.md

## What is Words Alone?

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THE ULTIMATE SOLITARY WORD GAME!
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Addictively fun game play that will keep you coming back for more!  Words Alone is a tile-based game that can be played at any time; no waiting for anyone else to take a turn and no data connection required.

The objective is simple: use every letter in the game by consecutively building words horizontally and vertically while trying to earn as many points as possible.  But don’t let this simplicity fool you-- keen strategy is needed to continually improve your personal high score or top your friends’ score.

The game board features letter and word multiplier bonus squares scattered throughout; cover multiple bonuses in one play to really rack up the points!

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Feature Highlights:
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- Easy to use tap and drag zoom-able game board interface
- Polished high-resolution graphics
- Personal high scores list 
- 23 different in-game achievements!
- Two Game Center leader boards (High Score and Wins) allow you to show-off your skills
- Many customization options to control sound levels and auto-zooming behavior 
- Supports background music so you can listen to your favorite tunes while playing
- Tracks different statistics such as total wins, best play, total words formed, as well as a running average of points per play
- High contrast letter tiles for enhanced readability
- Exciting in-game animations and bonuses
- Universal app that runs seamlessly on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
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## Key features

- 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

## Chart rankings

- #88 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Words Alone?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bonus Hog achievement not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Sound settings not respected - music plays at 0%
- Multiplayer button missing on iPad version
- Letters enlarge despite option being turned off
- Game doesn't auto-start new game after winning

**Most requested features**

- Add blank tiles to game
- Show word score before playing
- Allow selective tile swapping (not all tiles)
- Multiple swaps per game
- Built-in dictionary function
- Undo feature with point penalty
- Display remaining letters/letter count
- Hint system for missed opportunities
- Multiplayer button for iPad users
- Different difficulty levels
- Ability to change color schemes
- Restore daily/weekly/all-time leaderboards
- Expand dictionary with more Scrabble words
- Dutch language version
- Two-letter word list reference
- Points display persistence between plays

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-alone/id474662296/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Words Alone

*2023-04-25*

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

### 4/5 — Bonus Hog Problem

*2022-02-09*

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.

### 5/5 — Love this,

*2020-12-03, version 3.1*

Great word game!  Love it!

### 5/5 — Epic!

*2020-09-14*

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 🙂

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2020-04-05*

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.

### 5/5 — Great word game.

*2019-01-29*

Well designed & quite addictive. Enjoying the challenge of climbing up the Leaderboard.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2019-01-13*

Good way to keep your mind sharp . I enjoy this game while waiting for appointments or just having a cup of coffee . It’s portable and versatile .

### 4/5 — Love playing this game

*2018-11-09*

Love it just wish you had the choice to change colour schemes, it’s a bit dazzly for me. Love playing it.

### 4/5 — Worthy option

*2018-01-06*

Wanted a scrabble-like alternative where I didn’t have to play against another person/computer.  This is the best option I’ve found.  Playing alone is great, the challenge is using all the tiles. 
Love it but:
Sometimes the only tiles that come up are all vowels or consonants
After you win it doesn’t automatically start a new game 
Wish the dictionary had all the scrabble words

### 5/5 — Almost Perfect

*2017-11-18*

This is a game perfectly suited to me in that it is easy to pick up and play for as long or short as I like, the format is great, and I have yet to encounter a glitch.   I started out playing words with friends before my son in law showed me a cheat AP people use to win those games (really?!).  So I love this ....can challenge myself by trying to up scores knowing I do not cheat!     It is e only game I play as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Words Alone

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2017-11-11

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

### 3.0 — 2014-10-27

- iPhone 6 and 6 plus support
- Retina HD graphics
- iOS 8 support
- Upgraded graphics rendering engine (for smoother animations)
- Better memory management (even less crashes!)
- Updated dictionary  (54 words added)
- Many smaller bug fixes / improvements

### 2.6.2 — 2013-11-07

- bug fixes, improved iOS 7 compatibility

### 2.6.1 — 2013-09-30

- iOS 7 compatibility fixes

### 2.6 — 2013-09-11

- Improved the scoring area on the iPhone 5 and latest iPod touch (4" screen)
- Added the option on the iPad to enlarge (or not) the tiles when dragging them
- Fixed a few small bugs

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