News: The 5 Best Word Game Mobile Apps Besides Scrabble

Wordsmith. Great game! It's multiplayer, too. The free version on Android has ads, but the pro one doesn't. There's an iOS version, too (lite / paid).

Yes, Wordsmith is a great alternative to Scrabble, just like Words with Friends and Wordfeud.

Hey Justin, Have you any thoughts on the various cheat apps out there like Cheats & Words? Can they be a compliment to a players game?

I think "cheating" apps can be helpful for bettering someone's vocabulary and understanding of word placement, but that's about it. These types of apps should only be used when playing a computer (single-player) game or when the opponent is fully aware that you are using them. I imagine most people do not use it in these two ways, but instead use it to flat out cheat against randoms, which I'm against.

I touched on cheating in word games briefly in this forum post on Literati cheating.

I'm all about full disclosure. But like I said, these tools can be highly educational for learning new words and understanding the board layout better. I'd say something like "Cheats & Words" would be more of a "cheating" app, compared to an "skills builder" app, as the name implies, because it's geared towards Words with Friends. You can't play a computer game in that app (though you can play one against yourself with "Pass and Play" mode), so more than likely you'll be playing against unsuspecting friends or random players. It's still may help build skills, but also helps extinguish your credibility.

We're definitely on the same page. I'm checking out your other post! Thanks.

Try What it Takes, a words and number game for iPad that blends the best of Scrabble and Countdown, a hugely popular TV game show.

What it Takes is an exciting word and number game, where players compete in different 1 minute rounds to determine who the winner is. Players have the opportunity to earn huge points by forming words, reaching numerical targets, and solving 7 letter anagrams.

Free and paid versions available for iOS.

You guys should try out my new game, Word Combination. It's only on Android at the moment (working on getting it on iOS), but it's super fun! It's like word search mixed with crossword puzzles.

If you guys like a word game that plays a bit faster, you might like Word Drift Puzzle for Android. It's a combination of classic sliding puzzle and word-find game. I like it, after all I made it myself :)

Try Word's Up! for Android. This game offers a completely fresh breeze in the domain, where instead of falling figures, you will now have to worry about falling Scrabble tiles. The aim is to arrange them into correct English words, but quickly, as you cannot let the tiles pile up to the top! Whenever a correct word is entered, the according tiles disappear, giving you a few moments to breathe before you go on to your next word hunt!

Clamor is a really fun new word game for iOS, if you're looking for a game that takes the best parts of Bananagrams, but adds some cool features, and much better gameplay. It's available for free in the iOS App Store, and enjoys a 5-star rating in iTunes.

Wreck A Word is a mash-up of Scrabble, Tetris, and Angry Birds! Great reviews. There's a free and paid version for iOS devices.

You also might want to check out the new action word game "WordnRoll." Tetris/Scrabble gamestyle. Single and multiplayer and NO MORE waiting on turns. Available in the iOS App Store.

Check out Get Got GO. Combines many different elements of games into a fun word game. This one should definitely make the mix. It's for Android (free and pro versions) and iOS (free and pro versions), and yes, they can play together.

We just released a fast-paced multiplayer word game called "WordSlide Battle" for Android. It's free, and super fun (if I do say so myself)!

If you're a fan of strategic word games, I highly recommend trying Wordbase. Wordbase isn't another Scrabble knockoff — it's a tactical game that requires the strategic prowess of chess or checkers, along with a mind like a dictionary, to master.

Learn more at WordbaseApp, or download the game for free on iOS.

BattleWords is a word game we developed over at CodeStream that has great multi- and single-player modes! It's different from your regular word game as it offers special powerups and features!

There are both free and paid version on Android.

My favorite app by far in your list is WorkSearch Unlimited, but I've been playing a new game lately that has proven to be the most addictive and funnest game ever called "Z is the End."

You can check it out on Google Play.

Check out my app, Word Pursuit for Android. It's somewhat like Boggle meets Candy Crush.

Check out this one for Android, too: Words Against the World. It's simple, fast, and multiplayer.

You should check out Letter UP, a multiplayer word game that is played in 'real-time' – a key strength that many who have tried the game find really exciting and a lot more fun.

Justin if you like new takes on word games, you should try out my new app Grabble Words. (well, despite it being inspired by a word game from the 19th century!) It's got multiplayer mode with Facebook friends or you can play the 'Grabot'.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grabble-words!/id1001706231?ls=1&mt=8

Some good choices on here, I've always liked the good old classic word search games to pass time and keep the brain muscle working. There's a good free one here with a nice very difficult level to challenge yourself https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.radon.wordsearch&hl=en

Could i suggest ....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cocos2dx.craftytwisttesta

You should seriously consider taking a look at WordBuzz, I've been addicted for years! I can't get enough of it!
http://www.wordbuzzgame.com/