The best free Scrabble alternative (2026)

Looking for a free Scrabble alternative you can play on your phone without ads? UniWords is a Scrabble-style word game for iOS, Android and web — a 15×15 board, premium squares, bingos and turn-based matches against friends or matched opponents — and it is completely free with no ads.

Why UniWords works as a Scrabble replacement

Same board you know: double/triple letter and word squares, 7-tile bingos, and tile values — it plays like Scrabble.
No arguments about words: every word is validated against the Oxford Languages dictionary, so there are no house rules or disputes.
Real competition: an ELO ranking ladder and 18 live tournaments running at any time, plus private tournaments for friends.
Free, with zero ads and no subscription — and it is bilingual (English and Danish).

How it compares

Classic Scrabble apps are often paid or ad-supported, and many drop the official dictionary in favour of looser word lists. UniWords keeps the competitive, dictionary-strict feel of Scrabble while staying free and ad-free — the closest thing to a clean game of Scrabble on mobile.

Play UniWords free: App Store · Google Play · Web.

FAQ

Is there a free Scrabble alternative with no ads?

Yes — UniWords is a free, ad-free Scrabble-style word game for iOS and Android. It has a letter board, premium squares and bingos, and every word is validated by the Oxford Languages dictionary.

Is UniWords like Scrabble?

Yes. UniWords uses a 15×15 board with premium letter and word squares, tile values and 7-tile bingos, played turn-based against friends or matched opponents — the core Scrabble experience, free and without ads.