# Bonza Phrases

> Daily puzzles & weekly events

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1583502145](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1583502145)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1583502145`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Minimega
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (447 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-29
- **First published:** 2023-09-21
- **Size:** 189 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bonza-phrases/id1583502145)
- **Website:** [https://www.bonzapuzzles.com/bph](https://www.bonzapuzzles.com/bph)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bonzapuzzles.com/privacy/](https://www.bonzapuzzles.com/privacy/)

## Description

Bonza Phrases is a casual mobile word puzzle celebrating proverbs, idioms, and everyday phrases. Players assemble words to complete well-known sayings in a friendly, family‑oriented format, with a clear and simple design that makes learning feel natural.

Experience a classic linear progression with new chapters unlocking over time, a daily puzzle with timely content, and weekly events every Saturday (e.g., 90s movies, Shakespearean quotes). You can also submit your own puzzle ideas, and Bonza Phrases will periodically update with fresh content and features.

## Rankings

- #75,980 — Overall
- #19 — phrase

## Review summary

Overall, Bonza Phrases is praised as a relaxing, engaging daily puzzle with good variety and a loyal fanbase. However, players repeatedly cite a 500-level cap with no new content for over a year, long lockouts between plays, heavy ads with pay-to-remove options, and occasional content inaccuracies. The game remains enjoyable for many, but its stagnation and gating issues overshadow the experience for those seeking fresh challenges.

### Pros

- Relaxing and engaging; many reviewers call it their daily favorite.
- Good variety of topics and puzzle formats (phrases, multiple puzzles per clue).
- Daily puzzles (and weekly puzzles when available) provide ongoing content and something to look forward to.
- Strong overall appeal and loyalty among players; many call it their favorite or go-to puzzle.

### Cons

- Only 500 levels with no new levels for over a year; appears abandoned.
- Long lockout periods between plays (48–72 hours).
- Ads are intrusive; pay-to-remove ads or to continue, creating friction.
- Daily puzzles can repeat or lack new content; updates feel stagnant.
- Occasional content inaccuracies or bugs (e.g., Chanukah/Thanksgiving dates).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1583502145)