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24 alternatives to Word Hunter

iPhone's iMessage word hunt game solver

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Word Hunter launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Word Hunter▲5

   New take on the classic word search game you know and love.

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Word Hunter▲8

   Free, fast-paced word search game app

   2022 · wordhunter.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Wordbreeze▲73

   A beautiful and addictive word game for iOS

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4IW
   iPhone word game I created in 5 days - Word Fever▲62

   2011 · app.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   WordHunt▲179

   Search for specific words and phrases mentioned on YouTube

   2018 · wordhunt.xyz · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Bugged Word Search▲69

   A little game that will grow to BUG you

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pictionary for iMessage▲62

   The classic word-guessing game for the new iMessage

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Word Game Hero for iOS▲68

   Play word puzzles with friends, learn and train your brain

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Word Hunt IQ▲2

   A fun word search puzzle game to sharpen your brain daily

   Jul 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Letterfall▲95

    A free word game for iOS

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Wordu▲70

    Fast-paced word builder game

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    WordSearch Solver▲4

    Scan word searches for answers

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13IB
    I built an app to find words in Letterpress▲18

    2012 · letterwords.co · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Wordament▲68

    Multiplayer Word finding game, 2012

    2015 · wordament.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Words With Friends for iMessage▲64

    May the Best Friend Win.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Word Search Solver▲10

    Free word search puzzle solver

    2025 · wordsearchonline.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    I built a new word game, Wordtrak▲81

    Hi HN! Looking for feedback on this 1v1 and daily word dueling game I've built over the last few months. Play here: https://wordtrak.com/ Or on iOS here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wordtrak/id6760442363 (Android version soon!)

    May 2026 · wordtrak.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Checkers (Draughts) for iMessage▲66

    Play with your friends using iOS 10 messages

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Word Search▲67

    Challenge your brain through this word game

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Babel Word Game▲65

    A very challenging word game for iOS!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    MatchMoji▲76

    An iOS game to match expressions to emojis!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Word Slicer▲85

    I shared Word Slicer here a while back — it’s a free, ad-free, browser-based word game where you try to find 5 words in 5 minutes. Since then I’ve been improving it (daily challenge archive, cleaner UI, better stats), and I’d love more feedback from the HN crowd. In particular, I’m interested in thoughts on the gameplay flow, design/UX, and what would make it more engaging.

    2024 · wordslicer.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Word Winner - A Word Brain Game▲13

    Linkup & Combine Letter Puzzles

    2018 · smoregames.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    WordHoot!▲64

    A word guessing game

    2022 · wordhoot.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →