Word Ladder

Name: Word Ladder
Rating: 4.4 (119 reviews)
Author: Sporcle, Inc

Classic word game reimagined

Free · In‑App Purchases

119 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Word
Developer

Sporcle, Inc
Language

EN
English
Size

131.6
MB

Change one letter. Solve the clue. Climb the Word Ladder! Word Ladder is a clever and relaxing word puzzle game that combines crossword-style clues with one-letter word transformations. Each answer differs from the word beside it by just one letter. Use the clues, surrounding answers, and helpful hints to complete every ladder. Start with approachable puzzles and work your way through increasingly challenging word games designed to test your vocabulary, spelling, and logic. Discover new words, exercise your mind, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing each chain. Whether you enjoy crossword puzzles, daily word games, vocabulary quizzes, or classic brain teasers, Word Ladder offers a fresh challenge that is easy to learn and rewarding to master. HOW TO PLAY • Solve the clue for each word • Change only one letter between neighboring answers • Use completed words to reveal possible letters • Spend coins on hints when you need a little help • Finish every word to complete the ladder FEATURES • More than 720 handcrafted levels, with more on the way • Crossword-style clues for every answer • Fun vocabulary, spelling, and logic challenges • Daily word puzzle game with bonus coin rewards • Helpful hints for difficult words • Beautiful collectible puzzles unlocked through play • Quick, casual gameplay for word puzzle fans Put your vocabulary to the test and see how high you can climb. Download Word Ladder and start solving today!

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

119 Ratings

Would recommend
01/21/2021
Graham Gaming Channel
So fun to play and would definitely recommend to anyone. It’s a game that I play during free time and this game requires more thinking than other word puzzle apps.
Would recommend
01/21/2021
Graham Gaming Channel

So fun to play and would definitely recommend to anyone. It’s a game that I play during free time and this game requires more thinking than other word puzzle apps.
Ads ruin an otherwise fun game
01/14/2021
/dev/nall
I like Sporcle and was optimistic when I saw that they were behind this game. The game itself is a fun little word/trivia game. The UI for selecting letters doesn’t seem very well thought out, having to drag a line to connect letters means your thumb gets in the way and makes it hard to locate the letters (exacerbated by the letters changing position after every answer); but those are minor annoyances and don’t ruin the game.But the ads. After 10 levels, I’m getting an ad after every single level. When it takes 30sec to complete a puzzle but you have to stare at a 45sec ad to get to the next level, it’s unacceptable. I would’ve paid .99¢ (maybe even $1.99) to remove ads but that doesn’t seem to be an option. Uninstalled and I don’t recommend it unless you really don’t value your time.

Developer Response
Thanks for trying out the game! We've reduced the frequency of the ads, and also allow players to remove ads forever if they don't want to see them anymore.
Ads ruin an otherwise fun game
01/14/2021
/dev/nall

I like Sporcle and was optimistic when I saw that they were behind this game. The game itself is a fun little word/trivia game. The UI for selecting letters doesn’t seem very well thought out, having to drag a line to connect letters means your thumb gets in the way and makes it hard to locate the letters (exacerbated by the letters changing position after every answer); but those are minor annoyances and don’t ruin the game.But the ads. After 10 levels, I’m getting an ad after every single level. When it takes 30sec to complete a puzzle but you have to stare at a 45sec ad to get to the next level, it’s unacceptable. I would’ve paid .99¢ (maybe even $1.99) to remove ads but that doesn’t seem to be an option. Uninstalled and I don’t recommend it unless you really don’t value your time.
Developer Response 02/15/2021
Thanks for trying out the game! We've reduced the frequency of the ads, and also allow players to remove ads forever if they don't want to see them anymore.
Ads! 👎🏻
12/27/2020
LilBit0318
The game itself is great. The problem came in when I got somewhere between level 40 and 50. At that point, ads for ridiculous, very questionable game apps started popping up between every level. And you have to sit and let those play for a good 30 seconds each time. I realize Sporcle has to make money somehow, but why didn’t those ads come up from the very beginning? And I actually subscribe to their website so I can play their games and quizzes there ad-free. How about an option for those of us who do that to log in and have this app be ad-free, too?

Developer Response
Thanks for trying out the game. We've reduced the frequency of the ads as you play more, and also given users the option to remove the ads if they don't like seeing them. Enjoy!
Ads! 👎🏻
12/27/2020
LilBit0318

The game itself is great. The problem came in when I got somewhere between level 40 and 50. At that point, ads for ridiculous, very questionable game apps started popping up between every level. And you have to sit and let those play for a good 30 seconds each time. I realize Sporcle has to make money somehow, but why didn’t those ads come up from the very beginning? And I actually subscribe to their website so I can play their games and quizzes there ad-free. How about an option for those of us who do that to log in and have this app be ad-free, too?
Developer Response 02/15/2021
Thanks for trying out the game. We've reduced the frequency of the ads as you play more, and also given users the option to remove the ads if they don't like seeing them. Enjoy!
So much worse than the original
04/05/2024
Dr. DjTrig
The new version is nothing like the original, and it has become worse in every way. Way too easy limiting your choices of letters, and the daily puzzles don’t even have clues so there’s no skill involved. Literally just guessing random words that are one letter different and hoping you get lucky. Really sad to see, the original sporcle word ladder was a ton of fun and it’s tragic they’re not releasing daily puzzles anymore.

Developer Response
While we understand this version of Word Ladder isn't the same as the old one, you can continue to play Word Ladders for free every day with the Sporcle app.
So much worse than the original
04/05/2024
Dr. DjTrig

The new version is nothing like the original, and it has become worse in every way. Way too easy limiting your choices of letters, and the daily puzzles don’t even have clues so there’s no skill involved. Literally just guessing random words that are one letter different and hoping you get lucky. Really sad to see, the original sporcle word ladder was a ton of fun and it’s tragic they’re not releasing daily puzzles anymore.
Developer Response 04/15/2024
While we understand this version of Word Ladder isn't the same as the old one, you can continue to play Word Ladders for free every day with the Sporcle app.

Bug fixes and In App item fixes.

Version 1.4.1 Jun 15

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Seller: Sporcle, Inc
Size: 131.6 MB
Category: Word
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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