Shift: Daily Word Game
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Transform words one letter at a time! Solve the daily word ladder in few moves.
- Downloads
- 16+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 13
- 2026 · v3.0
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About Shift: Daily Word Game
Welcome to Shift, the addictive word transformation puzzle that challenges your vocabulary, logic, and efficiency!
Can you transform COLD into WARM in just four moves?
THE PREMISE
In Shift, you are given a START word and a TARGET word. Your goal is to reach the target word by changing exactly one letter per move. Every intermediate step must be a real, valid dictionary word.
• Change one letter per turn (COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM)
• Find the shortest path to solve the puzzle
• Optimize your score by matching or beating the target move count
DAILY PUZZLE
Challenge your brain every single day with a brand-new, handcrafted word ladder! Everyone around the world plays the exact same daily puzzle. Complete it, track your daily streak, and compare your move efficiency with friends.
UNLIMITED MODE
Can't get enough with just one puzzle a day? Jump into Unlimited Mode to solve randomly generated word transformations anytime, anywhere—no waiting required.
FEATURES
• Daily Challenge with date-locked puzzles and streak tracking
• Comprehensive statistics tracking your win rate, streaks, and move efficiency
• Spoiler-free shareable results to show off your best scores
• Thousands of common words and curated paths suitable for all skill levels
Whether you're a fan of classic crosswords, anagrams, or modern daily word games, Shift offers a fresh, rewarding twist on word ladders.
Download Shift today and see how few moves it takes you to solve!
Can you transform COLD into WARM in just four moves?
THE PREMISE
In Shift, you are given a START word and a TARGET word. Your goal is to reach the target word by changing exactly one letter per move. Every intermediate step must be a real, valid dictionary word.
• Change one letter per turn (COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM)
• Find the shortest path to solve the puzzle
• Optimize your score by matching or beating the target move count
DAILY PUZZLE
Challenge your brain every single day with a brand-new, handcrafted word ladder! Everyone around the world plays the exact same daily puzzle. Complete it, track your daily streak, and compare your move efficiency with friends.
UNLIMITED MODE
Can't get enough with just one puzzle a day? Jump into Unlimited Mode to solve randomly generated word transformations anytime, anywhere—no waiting required.
FEATURES
• Daily Challenge with date-locked puzzles and streak tracking
• Comprehensive statistics tracking your win rate, streaks, and move efficiency
• Spoiler-free shareable results to show off your best scores
• Thousands of common words and curated paths suitable for all skill levels
Whether you're a fan of classic crosswords, anagrams, or modern daily word games, Shift offers a fresh, rewarding twist on word ladders.
Download Shift today and see how few moves it takes you to solve!
What’s new
Version 3.0 · Updated October 13, 2026
Bug fixes
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift: Daily Word Game | – | Free | 10+ | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Moxie - Word Traveler | 4.4 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Jul 15, 2026 | Compare |
| TED Tumblewords | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 50,000+ | Mar 5, 2026 | Compare |
| Logicross: Crossword Puzzle | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | – | Compare |
| NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Oct 8, 2026 | Compare |
| CrossWords 10 Pro | 4.3 / 5 | 1.99 USD | 5,000+ | Sep 18, 2026 | Compare |
| Wordscapes Solitaire | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Sep 24, 2026 | Compare |
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