Lingo review

Lingo is the official app of the TV game show, and it is the best pick here for people who want structure and competition around a Wordle-style guess. The rules come straight from television: you are given the first letter and have 5 guesses to find the word, with tiles showing which letters are placed and which need to move. Unlike the NYT game, you can play as many rounds as you like, and a separate Lingo Daily Word gives you a fresh daily puzzle with streak tracking. Lingo Leagues match you with players of a similar ability and reset regularly, Hot Streak doubles points when you string correct words together, and Letter Tiles level up to raise your scores. The app is free to play; gem packs start at $2.99 and Lingo Club is $3.99 on the US App Store. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Fans of the TV game show who want unlimited rounds and league play

Price

Free to play; in-app items start at $2.99 and Lingo Club is $3.99 on the US App Store.

Handful of Gems $2.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Official TV Lingo game show format: you get the first letter and 5 guesses
• Unlimited word guessing rounds, not just one a day
• Lingo Daily Word with streak tracking
• Lingo Leagues matched to your level with regular resets
• Hot Streak mode doubles points; collectable Letter Tiles

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: First letter given makes it friendlier than Wordle for beginners
• Strength: Leagues add competition against players of a similar ability
• Strength: 4.7 average from 5.9K ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: Only 5 guesses per word instead of Wordle's 6
• Weakness: Gem packs and bundles run from $2.99 to $22.99
• Weakness: No browser version listed

Key facts

• Developer: Two Way Media
• Guesses: 5, with the first letter shown
• Ratings: 5.9K, 4.7 average (US App Store)

Where it ranks

Lingo is No. 7 in our Best Free Wordle Games verdict.