# Word Shaker HD

> Search! Stuck? Shake! Rotate!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410759189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410759189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id410759189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AFKSoft
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (506 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-01-08
- **First published:** 2011-04-16
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-shaker-hd/id410759189)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.afksoft.com/pp.html](http://www.afksoft.com/pp.html)

## Description

Word Shaker HD is a fast, engaging word-search game that blends puzzle play with competitive online action. Play solo or challenge friends on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, then rise on daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards while earning a wide range of achievements. With board sizes from 4x4 to 8x8, you can choose timed or untimed matches, shake to scramble letters, and enjoy fast, unlimited board generation and smooth word circling. A full report shows found and missed words after each game, with optional word pronunciation and spoken word support.

Additionally, Word Shaker HD includes a dictionary lookup on iPad, statistics tracking, and Game Center integration for multiplayer. VIP Club subscriptions unlock extra shakes, unlimited rotates, access to all themes, and removal of full-screen ads. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available via the links in the app.

## Rankings

- #72,898 — Overall

## Review summary

Word Shaker HD is a beloved, long-running word game praised for relaxing, easy-to-learn Boggle-style play and a one-time fee to remove ads. Players enjoy the tournament mode and stable play when functioning. However, users repeatedly report major drawbacks: multiplayer unreliability and paywalls, slow or absent support, ads resurfacing after purchase, loading issues, and fairness/word-validation concerns across boards.

### Pros

- Long-term engagement and replay value for years of play.
- Tournament mode is a strong draw for many players.
- Appreciated ad-free option via a one-time payment.
- Calming, relaxing gameplay that helps focus.
- Simple, lightweight Boggle-like experience with minimal intrusive ads.

### Cons

- Multiplayer reliability is poor, often not working and sometimes gated behind a paid version.
- Customer support is slow or unresponsive.
- Ads can appear even after paying for the ad free version.
- Loading and startup issues, with frequent freezes or long load times.
- Fairness and word validation issues such as inconsistent board letters and rejected valid words.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410759189)