About this app
What Driftword does
A word-connect puzzle with nothing in the way: no ads, no coins, no subscriptions, no timers, no fake opponents. Free, forever.
Features
Built to be useful, not noisy.
Calm word puzzles. Free, forever.
No ads · no coins · no subscriptions · no fake opponents
Every level has a theme
768 levels across 16 themes; the long word is always on theme
Journey, Daily, Zen, Themes
Play your way — 5 to 8 letters, hard mode, long-words-only
No timers. No pressure.
Solve unaided, or nudge one letter — your call, no coins
One honest dictionary
Common words only · no abbreviations · no proper nouns · rarely repeated
16 themed packs
Kitchen to Night Sky · 48 levels each · own sky palette
Why it exists
The problem
Top word-connect games (Zen Word, Wordscapes) are free downloads wrapped in ads, coin economies, timed 'races' against fake players, and a $4.99/week subscription buried behind a 99c 'remove ads' button — the opposite of the calm they advertise.
What's different
How Driftword stands out
Driftword is genuinely free: no ads, no coins, no subscriptions, no fake opponents, no timers. Themed levels give a real clue (the long word is on-theme), one honest dictionary (no abbreviations/proper nouns, words rarely repeat), hints only when asked, plus a daily puzzle, endless Zen, hard mode and an independent Apple Watch app.
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FAQ
Questions about Driftword
How much does Driftword cost?▾
Driftword is free. All features are included from day one — no subscription, no in-app purchases, no paid tiers. Everything you see in this listing works the moment you install it.
Where does Driftword store my data?▾
On your device. Driftword is built privacy-first: no account is required, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers. Nothing is uploaded to a server we control — the app works without one.
What platforms does Driftword support?▾
iOS, on iPhone and iPad. You can find the latest availability on this page.
How do I get support for Driftword?▾
Use the Support link on this page, or email support@allthingsn.com. We answer every message and keep responses on the same thread.
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