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Scrabble GO Review: Modern Twist on Classic Word Game

by Scopely, Inc.

4.6
IOSBoard Games
Scrabble GO delivers the authentic crossword experience with digital enhancements. The app combines classic gameplay with social features and competitive modes, targeting word game enthusiasts seeking both traditional and modern gameplay options.

Detailed Review

Scrabble GO represents Scopely's contemporary take on the iconic word game, maintaining the core crossword gameplay while introducing digital enhancements. The application preserves the official board layout, tile distribution, and dictionary standards that have defined Scrabble for decades, ensuring familiarity for longtime players while appealing to new audiences through modernized features and social connectivity. The application's core functionality centers around multiple gameplay modes including Classic Scrabble, Duels against AI opponents, and seasonal events. Players can access daily word puzzles, participate in tournaments, and customize their experience with various tile and board designs. The social integration allows users to connect via Facebook, maintain favorite opponents lists, and track performance statistics across multiple concurrent games. Real-time notifications ensure players remain engaged with active matches regardless of their opponents' availability. User interface design employs intuitive tile dragging mechanics with smooth animations, though the experience is frequently interrupted by advertising placements. The visual presentation includes avatar customization and thematic boards, though some users report confusion regarding whether opponents are human or AI-controlled characters. Performance remains stable during gameplay, with automatic scoring and dictionary validation occurring seamlessly in the background during word placement. User feedback indicates mixed reactions to certain implementation choices. Multiple reviewers including Lieben79 (August 18, 2025) note dictionary validation issues with legitimate words like 'asp' being rejected. Advertising frequency emerges as a consistent concern, with D.S.W. White (August 20, 2025) describing ads after every move as excessive. Conversely, positive feedback highlights the addictive quality noted by Lamalajuana (July 25, 2025) and appreciation for competitive challenges mentioned by 49Foxy (July 27, 2025). The application successfully modernizes classic Scrabble with social features and varied gameplay modes, though advertising intensity and dictionary limitations present notable drawbacks. Ideal for casual players seeking quick matches and social interaction, though serious word game enthusiasts may find the freemium model and dictionary inconsistencies frustrating. The balance between traditional gameplay and modern monetization creates an accessible but occasionally interrupted experience.

Key Features

  • Classic Scrabble mode maintains official board rules and dictionary standards for authentic crossword gameplay experience
  • Social connectivity enables finding Facebook friends and maintaining favorite opponents lists for streamlined matchmaking
  • Multiple game modes including Duels, tournaments, and daily puzzles provide variety beyond standard gameplay
  • Customization options allow personalization of tiles, boards, and avatars to enhance visual experience
  • Real-time notifications and turn-based system support asynchronous play across multiple concurrent games
  • Automatic scoring and challenge system validates words against official dictionary without manual calculation

Why Users Love It

Authentic Scrabble experience
Strong social features

Perfect for: Word game enthusiasts seeking social competitive gameplay

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#23

+15 from last week

Best Rank

#17

All-time high

Average Rank

#31

30-day average

User Reviews

Scrabble Ted
Sep 19, 2025

I lost my old phone in a robbery. I would like to get my name and old scores and rankings back. Can I do that? Requesting to get my original games and name and face picture back to use. I lost my old phone in a robbery. I would like to get my name and old scores and rankings back. Can I do that?

fishywishie
Oct 3, 2025

I keep getting ads for dog food. Since I do not have any pets, I select the option of “ not interested”. They respond with thank you. however, the ad continues to play and there is no way to get out of it , except to delete the app and then select it again. Who comes up with this stuff? Review scrabble go I keep getting ads for dog food. Since I do not have any pets, I select the option of “ not interested”. They respond with thank you. however, the ad continues to play and there is no way to get out of it , except to delete the app and then select it again. Who comes up with this stuff?

Nonbruiser
Sep 30, 2025

I have so thoroughly enjoyed playing Scrabble with so many challenging players! I keep a list of all the new words given and learn from them. I am constantly stimulated by all of the many categories my opponent’s choose and their determination to complete a game. Paula Fun with Challenge I have so thoroughly enjoyed playing Scrabble with so many challenging players! I keep a list of all the new words given and learn from them. I am constantly stimulated by all of the many categories my opponent’s choose and their determination to complete a game.Paula

The Camry Man
Sep 30, 2025

My wife and I are retired and have more time for play. Scrabble is a non shooting, killing game that is great for all👍 Fun but have to click off ads between turns but worth it My wife and I are retired and have more time for play. Scrabble is a non shooting, killing game that is great for all👍

i81too!
Sep 21, 2025

I love this game but I get malware from it. Does anyone else get that too? Love it! I love this game but I get malware from it. Does anyone else get that too?

App Details

Developer

Scopely, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

10/7/2025