# Word Swipe Connect: Crossword

> Swipe & Connect: Puzzle Fun

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1458656934](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1458656934)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1458656934`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Loyal Foundry, Inc.
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (14,364 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2019-05-03
- **Size:** 181 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-swipe-connect-crossword/id1458656934)
- **Website:** [https://www.loyal.app/](https://www.loyal.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy](https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Word Swipe Connect: Crossword blends crossword puzzles, word searches, anagrams, scrambles, and text twists into one calming word puzzle. With over **1,800 handcrafted puzzles** against serene backdrops, it offers a relaxing yet challenging mental workout.

Gameplay centers on swiping to connect letters and form words across a grid. Puzzles ramp up in difficulty from a dictionary of **200,000+ words**. Earn coins for **bonus words** to get hints, enjoy a **soothing soundtrack**, and look forward to regular updates with new themes and content for players of all ages.

## Rankings

- #14,520 — Overall
- #11 — connection

## Review summary

Users broadly enjoy Word Swipe Connect for its easy, relaxing, and brain-stimulating word puzzles, and many appreciate the potential for solo or social play. However, the app draw is overshadowed by heavy advertising, with some reviewers complaining about ads after almost every level and long promo videos. Many users dislike the monetization approach (monthly ad-free fee instead of a one-time purchase) and report stability issues like the app not opening after updates. A subset also notes questionable words in the list, which can break immersion.

### Pros

- Easy to learn and relaxing gameplay.
- Engaging, brain-stimulating puzzles.
- Nice social/coop play experience with family or a partner.
- Overall enjoyable and entertaining word challenges.

### Cons

- Excessive/long ads after almost every level, disrupting play.
- Monetization with a monthly ad-free fee (not a one-time purchase) is disliked by many users.
- Stability issues: the app sometimes won\\'t open or becomes unresponsive after updates.
- Word list includes non-dictionary or questionable words, breaking immersion for some players.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1458656934)