# Retrogram

> Two daily word puzzles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537372328](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537372328)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1537372328`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** in Color
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (321 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2022-01-04
- **Size:** 145 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retrogram/id1537372328)
- **Website:** [https://retrogram.app](https://retrogram.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://retrogram.app/#privacy](https://retrogram.app/#privacy)

## Description

Think you're a word nerd? Retrogram challenges you to form as many words as possible from seven letters each day. A stylish tribute to the 1970s, Retrogram delivers a hand-made pangram puzzle that trains your brain and reveals new words daily.

Subscribe for the daily puzzle—hand-curated with stories about your favorite words—and enjoy a free Sunday edition. Features include SharePlay to solve together during a FaceTime call, Apple Watch support, and an ad-free experience.

## Rankings

- #88,701 — Overall
- #27 — Classic Word Games

## Review summary

Retrogram is praised for its charming UI and deep word list, with inline definitions adding learning value, and is favored by some over the NYT Spelling Bee. However, the app faces widespread criticism for an expensive, pay-to-play model, inconsistent word eligibility, occasional bugs, and no archive to replay past puzzles.

### Pros

- Striking UI and visuals with a polished, cute design; intuitive and easy to use, including an optimized iPad layout.
- Rich vocabulary and thoughtful word curation that many players feel exceeds other pangram games.
- Definitions, inline notes, and occasional word commentary add educational and entertaining value.
- Seen by some reviewers as a preferable alternative to NYT Spelling Bee due to design and gameplay.

### Cons

- High subscription cost with limited free access (only one daily puzzle without paying).
- Dictionary/word list inconsistencies: many common words missing or not accepted, unclear which dictionary is used.
- Bugs and inconsistent puzzle behavior (words accepted on one day but not another, occasional progress loss) and occasional glitches.
- Lack of a puzzle archive past puzzles, preventing replay of older days.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537372328)