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Apps Like Word Ladder for iPhone and iPad

Solve puzzles with one-letter changes

Play puzzles where each differs by one letter from the previous. Solve clues with hints provided. Track progress through over 675 levels. Learn new words and improve vocabulary.

by Sporcle, Inc★ 4.3120 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-30

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  1. Wordscapes In Bloom app icon

    Wordscapes In Bloom

    PeopleFun, Inc.

    Play word puzzles in serene garden settings

    Solve word puzzles set in botanical garden themes. Find words from letter grids. Unlock levels with increasing difficulty. Track progress and vocabulary growth. Share achievements with friends. Adjust difficulty settings.

    ★ 4.930,839 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  2. Words With Friends Word Game app icon

    Words With Friends Word Game

    Zynga Inc.

    Play games and connect

    Play games by unscrambling letters and finding high-scoring . Challenge in real-time matches. Track progress and vocabulary growth. Customize avatars and themes. Share scores and compete in leaderboards.

    ★ 4.6751,413 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  3. Crossword Master - Word Puzzle app icon

    Crossword Master - Word Puzzle

    Easybrain Ltd

    Solve crosswords and compete with opponents

    Play a turn-based game with an opponent to complete crosswords and compete for the highest score. Draw letters from a deck to form words matching clues. Solve puzzles using Scandinavian-style crosswords with in-cell clues.

    ★ 4.7117,125 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games app icon

    Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games

    Fanatee, Inc.

    Play puzzles, track progress, unlock daily challenges

    Play word puzzles and brain teasers like ANYGRAM, HASHTAG, CROSSWORD, and SUDOKU. Track daily streaks and XP progress. Earn rewards and climb leaderboards. Access constantly updated puzzles and -.

    ★ 4.832,191 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-15
  2. Word Card: Fun Collect Game app icon

    Word Card: Fun Collect Game

    VERTEX GAMES PTE. LTD.

    Play puzzles and cards

    Play puzzles with increasing difficulty. Complete levels to 200+ cards. Earn permanent card skills or rewards. Focus on spelling and vocabulary. No mention of crosswords, scrabble, or search.

    ★ 4.791,976 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-27
  3. Word Trails NETFLIX app icon

    Word Trails NETFLIX

    Netflix, Inc.

    Play puzzles and level up daily

    Play a brain-training game where players connect scrambled letters to form words in a crossword-style puzzle. Solve daily challenges by finding words within letter groups and overlapping them to complete each puzzle.

    ★ 4.914,662 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. Crossword Go! app icon

    Crossword Go!

    PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

    Play crosswords, compete live, climb leaderboards

    Play crosswords against real opponents in real-time matches. Solve clues quickly, compete for high scores, and climb leaderboards. Track progress, challenge friends, and earn rewards through competitive gameplay.

    ★ 4.984,526 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-22
  5. NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app icon

    NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

    The New York Times Company

    Play puzzles daily and track your progress

    Solve daily word, logic, and number puzzles. Play PIPS with domino placement puzzles. Complete THE with increasing difficulty. Play with daily 5-letter word guessing. Track progress and revisit previous puzzles.

    ★ 4.8297,702 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-23
  6. Crossword Puzzles... app icon

    Crossword Puzzles...

    Vintolo Ltd

    Solve crosswords with hints and letters

    Test vocabulary and guessing skills by filling empty squares with letters to solve crosswords. Each word includes a hint phrase for guidance. Track progress and compete with others.

    ★ 4.62,250 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  7. Connections - Word Game app icon

    Connections - Word Game

    Infinitous Limited

    Solve puzzles and connect words

    Solve daily puzzles by connecting groups of four words with a common theme. Complete 4x4 grids with logic and vocabulary skills. Track progress and challenge others in competitive play.

    ★ 4.743,126 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  8. WordCoffee: Relaxing Crossword app icon

    WordCoffee: Relaxing Crossword

    Magnithink Co., Ltd.

    Play word puzzles and solve challenges

    Play word puzzles combining word search and crossword elements. Solve 20000+ levels with increasing difficulty. Find hidden words in grids and fill in crossword-style clues. Track progress and unlock new challenges.

    ★ 4.719,929 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  9. Wordfinder by WordTips app icon

    Wordfinder by WordTips

    Cliqpod S.L.

    Find words, score high, win games

    Find high-scoring words and anagrams for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Solve crosswords with clues and daily hints. Access puzzle solutions for Wordle, NYT games, and more.

    ★ 4.89,458 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  10. Word Connect ¤ app icon

    Word Connect ¤

    ZenLife Games Pte. Ltd.

    Swipe letters, build words, collect coins

    Play games by swiping letter blocks to form words and collect coins. Solve crossword puzzles with provided clues. Track progress and unlock new levels. Share achievements with friends. Sync game data across devices.

    ★ 4.81,471,692 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  11. CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles app icon

    CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles

    Fanatee, Inc.

    Play , solve clues, win games

    Play with themed levels and trivia questions. Solve clues to progress through levels. Learn fun facts during gameplay. Customize your avatar and track progress. Share achievements with friends.

    ★ 4.7284,155 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  12. Wordle! app icon

    Wordle!

    Lion Studios Plus LLC

    Play word games and solve puzzles

    Play word games with daily puzzles and multiple modes. Guess a 5-letter word in 6 attempts. Receive hints and feedback on letter placement. Track progress and compete with others. Share results on social media.

    ★ 4.6840,471 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  13. 7 Little Words and More app icon

    7 Little Words and More

    Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.

    Play word puzzles and crosswords daily

    Play word games with puzzles that include finding scrambled , guessing mystery , and identifying connections between terms. Complete daily challenges with bite-size puzzles. Track progress and revisit previous games. Share achievements with friends.

    ★ 4.8171,839 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  14. The Word Finder app icon

    The Word Finder

    MPL Ventures, LLC

    Find words from scrambled letters and blanks

    Find words from scrambled letters and solve puzzles. Enter up to 20 letters and use "?" for blank tiles. Filter results with known letter positions and advanced options. Share found words and save favorites.

    ★ 4.612,815 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  15. Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game app icon

    Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game

    OAKEVER GAMES PTE. LTD.

    Play word puzzles to sharpen your mind

    Play word puzzles to train your brain and improve mental sharpness. Find hidden words in grids without hints or connections. Solve challenging puzzles daily to enhance cognitive skills.

    ★ 4.9479,142 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  16. Word Search Classic Ultimate app icon

    Word Search Classic Ultimate

    Michael Lippold

    Find words in letter grids

    Solve puzzles by finding hidden words in letter grids. Words appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward. Customize difficulty with puzzle size and diagonal options. Complete puzzles and solve scrambles from leftover letters.

    ★ 4.719,205 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-18

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