Subwords: Word Game & Trivia

Name: Subwords: Word Game & Trivia
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (788 reviews)
Author: Klemens Strasser

By: Klemens Strasser App

Fun Puzzles & Brain Training

Features & Capabilities

Subwords is a clever blend of trivia and word puzzles. Words are split into syllables and players race to reassemble them as fast as possible. Each level centers on a topic, so knowing something about the subject helps, and you can tap the bulb to learn more. The game features 45 levels across a wide range of topics, plus 20 bonus levels designed for kids.

Two play modes (Classic and Timed) offer varying challenges. The game is highly accessible with VoiceOver and Voice Control, and head-control play on compatible devices (TrueDepth required). It supports six languages—English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian—helping with spelling and syllabification while expanding vocabulary.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Klemens Strasser

Rating:

4.60

(788) 0.20

Version:

1.5 Last updated: 2024-05-21

Version code:

860309763

Creation date:

2018-09-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

196.05MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-15

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# 65,767 ▲ 133,568

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Developed by:

Klemens Strasser

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/subwords-word-game-trivia/id1205201517

User Reviews

Users generally praise Subwords for its fun, addictive word puzzles, broad topic categories, strong accessibility options, and polished visuals. However, several recurring issues dampen the experience: content is limited for a paid app and can be exhausted quickly; there are notable bugs on iPad and cross-device syncing; some players question value given the small level count; and difficulty can vary with some repetition and limited new material. Overall, the app is enjoyable but could use more content and bug fixes.

Pros

Fun and addictive gameplay with engaging word puzzles.
Strong accessibility features including a dyslexic font, high contrast option, and native iOS screen reader support.
Wide variety of topics, categories, and languages for diverse practice.
Visually polished design with a clean, colorful presentation.

Cons

Limited content that runs out quickly on a paid app; many players hit the end of levels soon.
Technical issues on iPad and across devices, including unresponsive touch during timed play and progress not syncing.
Perceived poor value for a paid game due to few levels and slow/content-growth updates.
Inconsistent difficulty and some repetition, with some levels feeling too easy or too hard and not enough new material.

Recent reviews

I am enjoying learning the game. It be a challenge. However, there seems to be a bug I’ve encountered in the iPad version. I am not getting a response fairly often when touching various word fragments during timed play. It’s a especially frustrating because the slow reaction means it limits your score. Disappointing. I hope it gets fixed.

by Ke*****, 2024-04-15

Mostly I play this on my iphone; just today I opened it on my ipad and all the progress made with about twenty categories is nowhere to be found. Irritating. My search for the perfect game carries on.