# Wordcast - Word Game for Chrom

> Play the popular word game on your Chromecast with friends and family!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** minos\_
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 37,340
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (371 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-08
- **First published:** 2019-07-05
- **Size:** 4.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wordcastapp.com/privacy](https://wordcastapp.com/privacy)

## Description

'Wordcast - Word Game for Chrom' is an engaging multiplayer word game that turns your phone into a controller for Chromecast-connected displays. Challenge friends and family in over 20 languages, unlock Pro features like additional dictionaries and board layouts, and enjoy Pass-And-Play mode for shared device gameplay. Wordcast supports up to 5 players, making it the perfect game for fun gatherings at home!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use and quick to set up for multiplayer
- Good quality implementation of a classic word game
- Fun to play with friends and family on a big TV
- Minimal ads compared to other games
- Pro version offers useful features like automatic dictionary checking

### Cons

- Frequent connection issues with Chromecast for some users
- Issues with random tile replacement affecting gameplay
- Lack of features to rearrange letters on the board
- Free version not having automatic dictionary checking
- Multiplayer experience may be hindered without purchasing the pro version

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.minosvasilias.wordcast)