# Sparrows: Word Strategy

> Scrabble scoring on tiles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606645393](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606645393)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1606645393`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fluffy Dog Studio
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (771 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2022-03-08
- **Size:** 499 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sparrows-word-strategy/id1606645393)
- **Website:** [https://www.fluffydogstudio.com/sparrows](https://www.fluffydogstudio.com/sparrows)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fluffydogstudio.com](http://www.fluffydogstudio.com/)

## Description

**Sparrows: Word Strategy** is a Mahjong × Scrabble word game for Chrome. Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging boards. Progress through levels and strive for 3 stars on each board.

Choose from Timed, Moves, and Puzzle modes, use power-ups to boost your score, and chase Daily Goals to stay challenged. Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced word-building challenge, Sparrows delivers a rewarding experience.

## Rankings

- #61,502 — Overall
- #10 — New Twists on Word Games
- #19 — Essential Word Games

## Review summary

Overall, the game shines with its engaging, multi-mode word puzzles and a calm, attractive UI, plus multilingual dictionary support. However, multiple reviews cite stability issues (crashes), word-recognition inaccuracies, monetization changes limiting free content, plus UX flaws (resets, tutorials, button placement) and lag. Addressing stability, dictionary accuracy, and navigation would noticeably improve the experience.

### Pros

- Engaging, multi-mode word puzzle with a Scrabble- and Mahjong-inspired layout.
- Multilingual dictionary support enabling non-English play.
- Calming, clean, aesthetically pleasing interface that helps focus on puzzles.
- Appeals to word enthusiasts with casual, quick-play options.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes or launch failures; app kicks out mid-game or won’t open on update.
- Word recognition/dictionary inconsistencies across languages (legitimate words sometimes rejected, e.g., July, tea, goat).
- Monetization concerns: new currency system and updates that remove free content or push paid features, seen as a money grab.
- UX/flow issues: inability to reset or exit a word search mid-puzzle, tutorial blockers on some devices, and buttons that are easy to mis-tap.
- Lag and responsiveness problems: noticeable delays after submitting words and other timing glitches that disrupt play.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [sparrow mahjong fortune](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6778944379)
- [Letterby - the scrambled tiles word game!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1097445254) — 4.20 / 5
- [Spell with Tiles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6762381446) — 5.00 / 5
- [Wordy Bird: Word Swipe Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6762575791) — 5.00 / 5
- [Wordsmith - Word Puzzle Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748845518) — 5.00 / 5
- [Play Words!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6754689145)
- [WordSwoop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6802894015)
- [Word Bounce!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6751474316) — 5.00 / 5
- [Word Stacks Game - SpellTower](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761083819)
- [Scramblr Word Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6772394585)
- [Word Soar - Fun Puzzle Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540104788) — 5.00 / 5
- [Friends With Words](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759844166) — 5.00 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606645393)