ABC Runner is a standard but effective entry in the hyper-casual 'racing' subgenre. It combines a traditional footrace with a quick-fire word game. As you run, you are presented with categories—like 'Animals' or 'Fruits'—and you must type a word starting with a specific letter to pass through gates. It’s surprisingly good for sharpening your vocabulary under pressure.
The competitive element is simple; you’re racing against AI (or other players' ghosts) in a race where typing speed is just as important as your mental lexicon. The environments are bright and low-poly, which keeps the focus on the UI and the letters. It’s a great 'brain break' game—fast, educational in a light way, and satisfying when you manage to think of an obscure word to beat your opponents at the finish line.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.0.0Mon Jul 11 2022
- Minor bugs fix
START ABC running today and WIN, WIN, WIN! Compete in different categories and spell answers before your friends.
Are you a fast thinker? Are you the fastest speller out there? Can you beat your friends?
Start ABC running, today!
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.START ABC running today and WIN, WIN, WIN! Compete in different categories and spell answers before your friends.
Are you a fast thinker? Are you the fastest speller out there? Can you beat your friends?
Start ABC running, today!















ABC Runner is a unique competitive word game that challenges both your brain and your typing speed. Race against others in a sprint where hurdles are cleared by providing words that match a specific category and starting letter. From countries to colors, the faster you think and type, the faster you run. Collect coins, unlock new characters, and prove you are the fastest wordsmith in this addictive arcade experience.
Fast-paced competitive word gameplay
Dozens of categories to test your knowledge
Easy-to-use interface and smooth typing mechanics
Variety of fun, unlockable characters
Don't aim for the longest word; aim for the one you can type fastest. In ABC Runner, a 3-letter word typed in one second is better than a 10-letter word that takes three seconds to input.
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36Kr - Sat Aug 28 2021
START ABC running today and WIN, WIN, WIN! Compete in different categories and spell answers before your friends.
AppAdvice - Tue Feb 28 2023
Use the coins earned from winning races to buy mystery boxes. Different characters have different running animations, though they all move at the same base speed—the real speed comes from your keyboard!
Currently, the game primarily focuses on English vocabulary, which is excellent for ESL learners to practice their speed.