Microsoft Wordament review

Microsoft Wordament turns word search into a live tournament. Instead of one opponent, everyone plays the same letter board at once, with rounds that add two- and three-letter tiles, themed words and speed rounds, and you can win by finding the most words, the best score or the longest word. Leaderboards show leaders for the day, the hour and overall, and stats track your best word, total score and first place finishes. For quieter play, Microsoft added hundreds of untimed solo puzzles, daily challenges and an adventure map. Signing in with a Microsoft account earns Xbox achievements and saves progress across Apple devices. Premium removes ads and adds coins and double experience points for $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year. It needs a persistent internet connection. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Competitive adults who want fast word-finding rounds against thousands of players.

Price

Free with ads; Premium is $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year on the US App Store.

Microsoft Wordament Premium Subscription for $1.99 per Month or $9.99 per Year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time word tournament on a shared board
• Hundreds of untimed solo puzzles and daily challenges
• Leaderboards by day, hour and overall
• Detailed stats such as best word and first place finishes
• Xbox achievements and cloud saves with a Microsoft account

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Live competition against many players at once
• Strength: Untimed solo mode for relaxed play
• Strength: Cheapest ad-free plan on this list at $1.99 a month
• Weakness: Needs a persistent internet connection
• Weakness: Premium on iPhone does not carry to other platforms
• Weakness: Timed rounds can feel rushed

Key facts

• Multiplayer: Continuous real-time tournament
• Premium: $1.99 per month or $9.99 per year
• Account: Microsoft account for cross-platform play
• Developer: Microsoft

Where it ranks

Microsoft Wordament is No. 9 in our Best Free Word Games verdict.