Spindle - A word chain puzzle app icon

Apps Like Spindle - A word chain puzzle for iPhone and iPad

Spin words, lock spindles, create chains

Create chains of 4-letter words by rotating spindles to change letters. Start with a seed and build new words by turning one at a time. Locked spindles reduce available options, requiring strategic play to unlock and reset the cycle.

by Elizabeth Ashley★ 5.05 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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  1. Word Chain Puzzle app icon

    Word Chain Puzzle

    Tribom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi

    Guess words to form compound chains

    Guess words to form chains of compound words or phrases. Create combinations by linking letters. Test vocabulary and logic skills. Track progress and compete with others. Share achievements on social media.

    ★ 4.639,319 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Scrabble® GO – Fun with Words! app icon

    Scrabble® GO – Fun with Words!

    Scopely, Inc.

    Play word games, search, and chain words

    Play word games multiple modes including solo puzzles, word search, multiplayer duels, and fast word creation. Earn rewards, compete against others, and connect letters to form words. Track progress and unlock achievements.

    ★ 4.6312,160 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  1. Word Guess - Word Games app icon

    Word Guess - Word Games

    Mediaflex Ltd

    Words and see letter clues

    A 5-letter in 6 attempts. Each letter changes color: grey for incorrect, orange for correct letter in wrong position, green for correct position. Track progress and play for free.

    ★ 4.7188,720 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Stop - Categories Word Game app icon

    Stop - Categories Word Game

    Fanatee, Inc.

    Play games and solve puzzles

    Play a fast-paced where you create five words per round based on given and a starting letter. Submit answers within 60 seconds to earn points. Compete against other players for the highest score. Track progress and replay previous rounds.

    ★ 4.6106,347 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  3. 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
  4. Word Connect Association app icon

    Word Connect Association

    PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

    Words and build chains

    Words in logical chains to solve puzzles. Link terms by theme, concept, or category. Build sequences to progress through levels. Track completed puzzles and review associations. Share solutions with friends.

    ★ 4.98,614 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Wordus app icon

    Wordus

    RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

    Play word games and solve puzzles

    Guess a 5-letter word in up to 6 attempts. Letters turn green if correct and in the right position, orange if correct but in the wrong position. Share scores with friends and compete in leaderboards.

    ★ 4.6124,400 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. Word Games: app icon

    Word Games:

    Mahjong, OOO

    Play and collect stars

    Play search puzzles to find hidden words and collect stars. Swipe letters to form words in a challenging puzzle game. Connect letters to create words and clear the sky in a location-based game.

    ★ 4.619,243 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  7. Word of the Day・Vocabulary app icon

    Word of the Day・Vocabulary

    Vocabulous US, Inc.

    Test words, learn meanings, master vocabulary

    Learn new vocabulary through daily challenges and quizzes. Discover definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation guides. Track progress over time and review words for retention.

    ★ 4.738,865 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  8. Word Garden : Crosswords app icon

    Word Garden : Crosswords

    IsCool Entertainment

    Play words, learn spelling, improve vocabulary

    Play a game by connecting letters to form words. Improve spelling and vocabulary through daily challenges. Collect images and guess words without multiple-choice questions. Track progress and enjoy -based puzzles.

    ★ 4.855,388 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  9. Spell Mania : Unscramble Words app icon

    Spell Mania : Unscramble Words

    Fresh Logo SRL

    By swiping tiles

    Swipe letter tiles to create of 3-7 letters. Use clues to find longer and improve scores. Play untimed in free mode, solve puzzles in puzzle mode, or race against time in time attack.

    ★ 4.611,513 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. Moxie - Word Traveler app icon

    Moxie - Word Traveler

    Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.

    Play cards, solve words, travel worlds

    Play card and games with strategic challenges and wordplay. Transform words to avoid incorrect options and score points. Play at your own pace without time limits. Track progress and improve skills through repeated gameplay.

    ★ 4.72,113 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. 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
  12. Letter Soup app icon

    Letter Soup

    Candywriter, LLC

    Swipe letters to form words and progress

    Swipe letters from a word grid to form valid words. Tap to select and remove letters. Progress through levels by solving word puzzles. Unlock new café themes and challenges. Track score and compare with others.

    ★ 4.653,668 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  13. Cross Word Puzzles : Riddles app icon

    Cross Word Puzzles : Riddles

    Fresh Logo SRL

    Find hidden words by swiping tiles

    Solve by swiping over letter tiles to reveal hidden words. Find 10 words to complete each puzzle. Use clues to help when stuck. Adjust difficulty by changing the number of incomplete words, missing letters, and clue letters.

    ★ 4.62,246 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  14. Letter Chain app icon

    Letter Chain

    Sandy Knoll Software, LLC

    Form words using given letters.

    The app presents users with letters to form words and score points. It includes multiple levels, two game modes, and special effect letter tiles.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsGames$2.99Data updated 2026-09-17

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