GUBBINS — It's a word game

Name: GUBBINS — It's a word game
Rating: 4.7 (1622 reviews)
Author: Studio Folly Pty Ltd

By: Studio Folly Pty Ltd App

With little friends

Overview

Version:

1.1.2

Last updated: 2024-10-23

Ranking

#43,860 ▲ 85

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GUBBINS is a friendly word puzzle where players place tiles to form words on a board, with wildcard modifiers called Gubbins that can help or hinder.

Minimalist typography and kooky cartoons set the canvas for addictive wordplay. Draw from the pile, craft words, and watch goofy friends wreak havoc for a chaotic, fun experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Games Kids

By:

Studio Folly Pty Ltd

Rating:

4.70

(1,622) 9 new ratings

Version:

1.1.2 Last updated: 2024-10-23

Version code:

869862902

Creation date:

2023-11-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

640.68MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 43,860 ▲ 85

Other rankings

#4 in Essential Word Games

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Studio Folly Pty Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gubbins-its-a-word-game/id1551894081

Website:

https://folly.studio/

User Reviews

GUBBINS is praised for its beautiful visuals, charming word gameplay, and a daily free play loop with optional unlimited-play purchase. Reviewers consistently love the aesthetics and gameplay depth, but note significant downsides: a pay-to-play monetization model, performance and stability issues, UI/feature frustrations (especially the postcard editor), and occasional bugs or data loss. Overall it’s a standout concept that’s hampered by monetization and reliability problems.

Pros

Beautiful visuals and a charming 60s-inspired art style with cute animations, music, and atmosphere.
Engaging, unique word puzzle with the Gubbins mechanic and multiple modes that add depth.
Daily free rounds provide ongoing play, with an option for unlimited play via a one-time purchase.
Relaxing and fun vibe with light humor and rewarding moments.

Cons

Paywall / pay-to-play model limits free play and pushes for purchases to access more content.
Stability and performance issues: frequent crashes and high memory usage on some devices.
Cumbersome postcard editor and UI friction (no undo, small hit targets, layering quirks).
Bugs and occasional data loss: progress can reset after reinstall or during updates, plus glitches in gameplay.

Recent reviews

That’s what first caught my attention. Little did I know it was the same studio behind Dogpile. Love your work. Great game, addicting but still very chill. Definitely recommend!

by Ju*****, 2026-07-13

When it stopped working across iOS platforms today, it gave me pause. There’s no clear way to contact app support, and during my search I realized that there haven’t been any app updates in about a year, which is no bueno given how many security vulnerabilities that can open your users up to. Here’s to hoping there’s a fix and a major update soon (and that you don’t reset everyone’s streak since we’re all locked out today).