Scrabble GO review
Official Scrabble with duels, puzzles and collectible tiles
- Scopely
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
4.6 from 316.3K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #12?
Is Scrabble GO worth it?
It depends on what you need. Scrabble GO scores 7.3/10 and ranks #12 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for scrabble fans who want the official game plus quick modes to fill the gaps. Skip it if you want classic Scrabble without chests, boosts and subscription offers. Price: Free with ads; purchases from $0.99, and Scrabble Club from $4.99 a month removes ads.
The verdict
Scrabble GO is the one to get for real Scrabble on your phone. You get the official board, tiles and dictionaries, against friends or matched players. Quick modes like Duels, Word Drop and Tumbler sit around that, plus a Practice Mode against the computer. It's also busy. Chests of collectible tiles count as loot boxes, and boosts are everywhere. Ads only go away with a monthly Scrabble Club subscription.
- Official Scrabble board, tiles and dictionaries
- Duels, Word Drop, Tumbler and Word Search
- Practice Mode against the computer
- Collectible tiles and boosts
- Stats and head-to-head records
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Day of the Dead Adventures event with themed puzzles and rewards
- Oct 2026Version 1.114 adds polish, bug fixes and performance improvements
Privacy 5.0/10
App Store label: location, user content, identifiers, usage data and other data may be used to track you; purchases, contacts and contact info are among the data linked to you.
What we like
- The official Scrabble rules and word lists
- Lots of quick modes beyond the classic game
- Practice against the computer between real games
What could be better
- Ads stay unless you subscribe to Scrabble Club
- Chests of random tiles count as loot boxes
- Tracking covers location and user content
Scrabble fans who want the official game plus quick modes to fill the gaps
you want classic Scrabble without chests, boosts and subscription offers
Questions about Scrabble GO
Is Scrabble GO worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Scrabble GO scores 7.3/10 and ranks #12 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for scrabble fans who want the official game plus quick modes to fill the gaps. Skip it if you want classic Scrabble without chests, boosts and subscription offers. Price: Free with ads; purchases from $0.99, and Scrabble Club from $4.99 a month removes ads.
Is Scrabble GO free?
Yes, it's free with ads, and optional purchases start at $0.99. A Scrabble Club subscription, listed from $4.99 a month in the App Store, removes full-screen and banner ads.
Does Scrabble GO use the official Scrabble dictionary?
Yes. Scopely says it uses the official board, tiles and Scrabble word dictionaries. Classic Scrabble games sit next to the newer modes.
Is Scrabble GO OK for kids?
It's rated 9+ on the App Store, which notes loot boxes and ads. Google Play rates it Everyone and flags player interaction and random-item purchases.
What are the best alternatives to Scrabble GO?
The closest alternatives are Words With Friends, Wordfeud and Wordscapes. See all of them ranked on our Scrabble GO alternatives page.
Where does Scrabble GO rank?
Scrabble GO ranks #12 of 12 in our Puzzle & Word Games ranking, with an overall score of 7.3 out of 10.