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App reviews for word games, ipod touch

32 results
  • Review
    Guess!

    Social word game similar to Draw Something but not as fun.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Word Ball - A Fun Word Game and App

    Engaging, somewhat frantic game with some spelling practice.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Puzzlejuice

    Tetris-like word app wins with clever concept, snarky humor.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dabble - The Fast Thinking Word Game

    Quick-moving game will engage kids who love words.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    W.E.L.D.E.R.

    Strategic word game builds vocab; optional open chat.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Rhymo

    Fast-paced word game tests (but doesn't teach) rhyming.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Prose with Bros

    Creative but crude word challenge app is best for teens.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kalimat

    Great Scrabble clone, but open chat makes it for teens.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bumperrific

    Word puzzles require speedy spelling; some mature themes.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Words Mine

    Make words quickly as letters stack up; try to ignore ads.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dungeon Scroll

    Classic word game with an intriguing twist; some violence.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Lingo HD

    Word game uses logic and speed; can challenge friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Hanging With Friends

    Hangman meets Scrabble, against online opponents.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    7 Little Words

    Engaging word game free, but will entice you to buy extras.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Wordfeud

    Scrabble-like word game is no-frills fun, with open chat.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Type Type Train
    Learn-to-type game ramps up very quickly, best on iPad.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    DoodlePhrases
    Good idea for a word game, but so-so execution.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    WordUs2
    Challenging brain teaser for wordsmiths.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Word Solitaire: Aurora
    Terrific vocabulary twist on the playing card classic.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Chalk Up!
    Unique and challenging word game makes you think visually.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    WordPop!
    Fun puzzler puts a spin on Boggle-like games.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Imangi
    Letter-sliding word puzzle game is trickier than it looks.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Spellstacker
    Game has fun twists but lets you chat with strangers, cheat.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Doodle Hangman Free

    Animated character nervously awaits his fate.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Moxie 2
    Build words one letter at a time in this fun challenger.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)