Stop - Categories Word Game in IOS

Word Trivia Battles

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Our Expert Score

91/100

Stop — Categories Word Game is a modern, high-speed take on the classic 'Scattergories' format that thrives on its social competitive energy. The concept is simple: you're given a letter and a list of categories (like 'Animals' or 'Movies'), and you have to find a word for each before your opponent hits the 'Stop' button. The tension of racing against both a timer and a real person's trigger finger makes every round exhilarating.

The variety of categories is staggering—over 200—which prevents the game from feeling repetitive even after hundreds of matches. The scoring system is smart, awarding more points for rare words that your opponent didn't think of. Whether you're playing a quick round against a stranger or a multi-round tournament with friends, the clean UI and responsive typing interface make it one of the best word games on the App Store.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Oct 14 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 3.34.1Mon Jan 19 2026

- Bug fixes

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Team Fanatee


Love word games and trivia? Try Stop, the smash-hit word puzzle game that's been an App Store Editor's Choice in 18 countries!

Stop starts by randomly selecting five categories and one letter. You then have 60 seconds to think up five words—one for each category—that begin with that letter. Submit the most correct answers, and you win!

One letter. Five categories. Infinite chances to prove you are a word wizard!

Features:

- A fast-paced, easy-to-play update of a beloved pen-and-paper game

- 200+ captivating categories (and counting!)

- Connect with friends through in-game nicknames, Facebook, or Game Center. Or let Stop match you with a fresh opponent

- Unlock achievements that validate your vocab mastery

- Multilingual? Mix it up! Stop can be played in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish!

Start playing Stop today!

Join the fun at https://www.facebook.com/StopByFanatee/ and https://www.instagram.com/stop_game/


Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Love word games and trivia? Try Stop, the smash-hit word puzzle game that's been an App Store Editor's Choice in 18 countries!

Stop starts by randomly selecting five categories and one letter. You then have 60 seconds to think up five words—one for each category—that begin with that letter. Submit the most correct answers, and you win!

One letter. Five categories. Infinite chances to prove you are a word wizard!

Features:

- A fast-paced, easy-to-play update of a beloved pen-and-paper game

- 200+ captivating categories (and counting!)

- Connect with friends through in-game nicknames, Facebook, or Game Center. Or let Stop match you with a fresh opponent

- Unlock achievements that validate your vocab mastery

- Multilingual? Mix it up! Stop can be played in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish!

Start playing Stop today!

Join the fun at https://www.facebook.com/StopByFanatee/ and https://www.instagram.com/stop_game/


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 105869 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Stop is the ultimate categories game! Pick a letter, think of words for five different categories, and hit the 'STOP' button to cut off your opponent's time. With over 200 fun and unique categories, you can challenge friends or compete against players worldwide. Score more points for unique answers and climb the leaderboards in this fast-thinking vocabulary challenge.

Features

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Over 200+ unique categories to explore

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Real-time multiplayer against friends or strangers

3

Daily challenges and global tournaments

4

Unlockable achievements and ranking system

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Available in multiple languages for international play

Tips

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Yes, you can easily invite friends via Facebook or by searching for their username within the app.

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