Words in Progress Apple Arcade - Tip, Walkthrough, Glitch

Our Site Score

88/100

Words in Progress is a masterclass in 'simple to learn, difficult to master.' As a word game enthusiast, I’ve played everything from Scrabble to Wordle, but this feels uniquely modern. The tension comes not just from finding a word, but from managing the 'physical' space of the board.

The aesthetic is incredibly calming—muted colors and snappy animations make every successful submission feel rewarding. It’s the perfect 'waiting for the bus' game, yet I often find myself losing an hour to it on the couch. It avoids the clutter of most mobile games and focuses purely on the joy of language.

Reviewed on: Tue Mar 19 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve seen enough word games to last a lifetime, and Words in Progress doesn't try to offend. It’s clean, it’s quiet, and it works. The vertical conveyor mechanic adds a slight layer of pressure that keeps you from just idling, but at its core, it's just another way to spell 'S-A-T-I-S-F-A-C-T-O-R-Y'.

It lacks the grit or the deep hook of a truly great puzzle title, but for ten minutes in a waiting room, it serves its purpose. If you're looking for innovation, you won't find it here; you'll find a stable, predictable experience that respects your time but rarely rewards your intellect with anything more than a 'Good Job'.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Minimalist interface
Smooth touch controls
No intrusive ads

Repetitive gameplay
Lack of variety in modes
Limited late-game depth

Technical Report

Performance: Rock solid frame rate; no crashes observed on modern iOS devices.

Accessibility:

Clear typography
High contrast mode

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy daily mental exercises and clean, distraction-free UIs.

Skip if: You want a puzzle game with a story or complex mechanical progression.

Similar Games:

Spelling Bee
Wordscapes

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 5 hours
Status: Played all modes

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Author : Gamious B.V.

Pubish Date : Wed Jan 31 2024

Last Update Date : Wed Aug 26 2026

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Genres :

Version 2022.2.0 (2.0.0)Wed Aug 26 2026

New Features
- A brand new Story Mode has been added to the game! Play through 45+ handcrafted levels and uncover the strange mystery of a fridge haunting someone’s dreams.
- Alongside Story Mode, we’ve also added a brand new Story Mode Theme together with additional theme settings.
- A new ‘Letter Count’ feature has been added that instantly shows the total letter count for created words. This feature can be toggled in the Settings.
Optimisation and Fixes
- We’ve implemented several under-the-hood fixes and optimisations that improve word lookup functionality as well as overall game performance.
Wordlist Changes
- Words requested by players have been reviewed and, if found to be safe and valid, added to the wordlists

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 144 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Game Overview

Words in Progress is a sophisticated word puzzle game that blends strategy with vocabulary. Players are presented with vertical columns of letter tiles that constantly shift as words are cleared. The goal is to create the longest and highest-scoring words possible while preventing the letter stacks from reaching the top. Featuring a clean, minimalist aesthetic and a smooth learning curve, the game offers various modes including a global challenge and an endless mode for those who want to hone their skills without pressure.