Knotwords

Name: Knotwords
Rating: 4.8 (8125 reviews)
Author: Zach Gage

By: Zach Gage App

Your new daily word fix

Overview

Version:

1.0.23

Last updated: 2024-05-20

Ranking

#19,649 ▲ 15

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Knotwords is a minimal and elegant word logic puzzle: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down.

The clue is simple—progress makes it easier, with steps guiding you toward the solution. Designed with a clean, focused interface, it delivers a satisfying brain workout in short daily sessions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education

By:

Zach Gage

Rating:

4.80

(8,125) 7 new ratings

Version:

1.0.23 Last updated: 2024-05-20

Version code:

866056188

Creation date:

2022-04-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

507.50MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 19,649 ▲ 15

Other rankings

#9 in Essential Word Games #14 in New Twists on Word Games

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Zach Gage

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/knotwords/id1598756238

Website:

https://www.playknotwords.com/presskit

User Reviews

Knotwords offers a highly engaging daily puzzle experience with three quick puzzles and long-running streaks, praised for brain-stimulating play and occasional rewarding stories. However, reviewers repeatedly cite core bugs (cursor/input issues and occasional data loss), concerns about the word list and clues (words not always valid or accurately defined), and a paywall after limited free plays. Other recurring worries include sparse app updates and maintenance, and some frustration with the UX. Overall, strong concept and addictive gameplay overshadowed by quality-control and monetization issues that hamper long-term satisfaction.

Pros

Three daily puzzles that are quick to complete (about 1–3 minutes) for daily mental workouts.
Long-term engagement with multi-year streaks and a highly addictive gameplay loop.
Puzzles reward you with hidden stories or thematic reveals as you solve.
No ads in the free version, offering a smooth, uninterrupted experience.
Adds value as a strong, enjoyable word puzzle idea (well-regarded among puzzle fans).

Cons

Cursor/input bugs (letters overwritten and misdirected word selection) that disrupt gameplay.
Progress losses: streaks or game state can disappear after crashes or bugs.
Word list quality/definitions are inconsistent or sometimes incorrect, with reliance on questionable sources.
Paywall after limited free puzzles; requiring purchase to continue is a major downside.
Lack of updates and maintenance concerns; not updated in a year, raising viability concerns.

Recent reviews

I love the game but wish the logic for where it thinks I want to put in the next letter made more sense to me.

by Xa*****, 2026-08-09

I’ve been using this game for some years, and I find the concept to be original. No clues provided, the user has to figure out words that fit. That’s about where the good ends. The game doesn’t appear to have been updated for years, the interface lags, sometimes doesn’t respond, and rarely, if ever syncs over ICloud. The monthly puzzle section contains regurgitated themes and puzzles literally taken from the last several months. The app uses words that don’t exist in any dictionary, which is untenable for a word based game. It’s one of the most poorly implemented games I’ve ever seen, which is a shame because the concept is great.