Words With Friends Word Game in IOS

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Our Expert Score

90/100

Words With Friends remains one of the most culturally significant mobile games for a reason. It perfectly captures the competitive spirit of Scrabble and optimizes it for the social, asynchronous nature of modern mobile use. As an expert in word games, I find the constant evolution of this app—from 'Solo Challenges' against themed WordMasters to the 'Word Wheel' mini-games—to be a masterclass in keeping a classic formula fresh. It's not just a game; it's a social platform that has connected millions of people through their love of language.

The 'Rewards Pass' and daily goals add a modern 'live service' feel that provides a steady stream of collectibles like unique Tile Styles and Profile Frames. While the free version does have a high frequency of ads, the core gameplay—unscrambling letters to find that high-scoring 'bingo'—remains as satisfying as ever. Whether you are playing a quick round against a stranger via Smart Match or engaged in a long-standing rivalry with a family member, it’s the ultimate brain-training exercise that rewards a large vocabulary and sharp strategic placement.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun Apr 14 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 50.00.03Fri Feb 06 2026

Challenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!

A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in everyday to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!

Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.


ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Unscramble letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of word games and puzzles in Words With Friends! Connect with loved ones, expand your vocabulary, and show off your spelling bee skills as you search for the highest scoring word in this beloved classic free word game. May the Best Friend Win.™

CREATE A GAME

► The word games showdown starts here. Challenge your friends and family members to play, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the crossword style puzzle!

COMPLETE GOALS AND GET REWARDED

► Play your best words to complete daily, weekend, and weekly goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectible rewards with Rewards Pass! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! Climb the rewards track and collect them all!

BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE

► Play against themed WordMaster characters to test and improve your spelling, vocabulary and word skills in this word puzzle ladder. Stay sharp, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.

SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL

► Do you love crossword puzzles? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Unscramble and challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time text twist mini-game.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE

► Show off your word game persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames! You can now also equip Widgets to stay updated with your ongoing matches and favorite events!

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Play Words With Friends without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends on any mobile device. Be sure to login with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.

Already an accomplished Wordie? Follow us to stay up-to-date on game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends

https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends

https://instagram.com/wordswithfriends

https://youtube.com/wordswithfriends

Play one of the most fun, social word puzzles on mobile! Download Words With Friends today!

The game is free to play; however, in-app purchases are available for additional content and in-game currency.

For more information, see our Terms of Service: https://www.take2games.com/legal and Privacy Policy: https://www.take2games.com/privacy


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Unscramble letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of word games and puzzles in Words With Friends! Connect with loved ones, expand your vocabulary, and show off your spelling bee skills as you search for the highest scoring word in this beloved classic free word game. May the Best Friend Win.™

CREATE A GAME

► The word games showdown starts here. Challenge your friends and family members to play, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the crossword style puzzle!

COMPLETE GOALS AND GET REWARDED

► Play your best words to complete daily, weekend, and weekly goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectible rewards with Rewards Pass! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! Climb the rewards track and collect them all!

BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE

► Play against themed WordMaster characters to test and improve your spelling, vocabulary and word skills in this word puzzle ladder. Stay sharp, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.

SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL

► Do you love crossword puzzles? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Unscramble and challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time text twist mini-game.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE

► Show off your word game persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames! You can now also equip Widgets to stay updated with your ongoing matches and favorite events!

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Play Words With Friends without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends on any mobile device. Be sure to login with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.

Already an accomplished Wordie? Follow us to stay up-to-date on game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends

https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends

https://instagram.com/wordswithfriends

https://youtube.com/wordswithfriends

Play one of the most fun, social word puzzles on mobile! Download Words With Friends today!

The game is free to play; however, in-app purchases are available for additional content and in-game currency.

For more information, see our Terms of Service: https://www.take2games.com/legal and Privacy Policy: https://www.take2games.com/privacy


In-Game Events

Love Letters Rewards Pass
NEW SEASON
Love Letters Rewards Pass
Wrap up the season with a bow and lovely rewards!

Open the door to lovely rewards with the Love Letters Rewards Pass season with challenges daily!

Starts: 2/9/2026Ends: 3/1/2026

Featured In

Words Without Friends
WHAT WE’RE PLAYING
Words Without Friends
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 743790 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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One of the world’s most popular mobile word games is better and smarter than ever! Words With Friends lets you challenge friends and family to crossword-style puzzles where you must unscramble letters to find the highest scoring word on the board. Train your brain in Solo Challenges against WordMasters, or test your speed in the Word Wheel mini-game. Complete daily and weekly goals to earn exclusive rewards with the Rewards Pass and customize your experience with unique stickers and tile styles. May the Best Friend Win.™

Features

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Classic crossword-style social gameplay

2

Smart Match to find perfect opponents instantly

3

Solo Challenge mode against themed WordMasters

4

Daily and weekly goals with Rewards Pass collectibles

5

Extensive customization with Stickers and Tile Styles

Tips

Promotion Videos

How to Play Your First Game on Words With Friends 2 - YouTube

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News on this game

Words With Friends Launches New Suite of Game Modes
Words With Friends Launches New Suite of Game Modes

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Yahoo Finance Tue Jan 28 2025

Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2024 Performance
Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2024 Performance

Explore the performance metrics of the top five word puzzle games on iOS in the United States during Q3 2024, with insights into downloads, revenue,...

Sensor Tower Tue Jan 28 2025

Zynga and Warner Bros. Pictures Bring Wonka to Words With Friends and Other Games
Zynga and Warner Bros. Pictures Bring Wonka to Words With Friends and Other Games

The Investor Relations website contains information about Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.'s business for stockholders, potential investors,...

Take-Two Interactive Software Wed Feb 28 2024

May the Best Friend Win! Zynga Launches Words With Friends 2 to Global Audiences
May the Best Friend Win! Zynga Launches Words With Friends 2 to Global Audiences

New game features more ways to play the world's most popular mobile word game than ever before with Solo Challenge, Lightning Round,...

GlobeNewswire Sun Jan 28 2018

Words With Friends Adds All-New Letter Lock Mode
Words With Friends Adds All-New Letter Lock Mode

This is a new single-player mode that will test your skills as you try to solve word puzzles by unlocking new letters vertically.

Bleeding Cool News Mon Jul 28 2025

Zynga’s ‘Words With Friends’ Fuels Record Fourth Quarter Earnings
Zynga’s ‘Words With Friends’ Fuels Record Fourth Quarter Earnings

CEO Frank Gibeau says that he witnessed players discuss the COVID-19 vaccine in chat rooms within the match-3 puzzle game,...

The Hollywood Reporter Wed Apr 28 2021

How I Got Zynga to Finally Address Their 'Words with Friends' Sexual Harassment Problem
How I Got Zynga to Finally Address Their 'Words with Friends' Sexual Harassment Problem

If we can't eliminate harassment from an online word game, what hope do we have for all of the other places women exist?

KQED Tue Mar 28 2017

Why Words With Friends Is Embracing ‘FOMO’ and ‘BFF’
Why Words With Friends Is Embracing ‘FOMO’ and ‘BFF’

the popular mobile game is adding certain abbreviations to its lexicon—breaking with a rule held sacred by its forebear, Scrabble.

The Atlantic Sun Jan 28 2018

Words With Friends...With Benefits: Romance in Zynga's Word Game
Words With Friends...With Benefits: Romance in Zynga's Word Game

Social gaming company Zynga put out a Valentine's day infographic about Words With Friends today, and it looks like this social game is a whole lot more social...

Forbes Sat Apr 28 2012

‘Orbisculate,’ word invented in CNY, added to Words With Friends dictionary
‘Orbisculate,’ word invented in CNY, added to Words With Friends dictionary

A word that was invented in Central New York has been added to the dictionary — for Words With Friends, that is. Mobile game company Zynga,...

Syracuse.com Wed Jul 28 2021

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Word Wheel is a limited-time solo mini-game where you unscramble letters in an anagram-style puzzle to earn extra rewards.

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