Upwords

Name: Upwords
Rating: 4.7 (9208 reviews)
Author: Lonely Star Software, Inc.

By: Lonely Star Software, Inc. App

Word Stacking Game

Overview

Version:

4.44

Last updated: 2026-08-03

Features & Capabilities

UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words—you change them. Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words, score higher as you climb, and outsmart your opponents.

Play with friends worldwide, challenge random opponents, or test yourself against the Computer across four skill levels. Pass & Play on one device and use in-game chat to keep competition lively while you sharpen your brain with clever stacking moves and strategic word building.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Lonely Star Software, Inc.

Rating:

4.70

(9,208) 4 new ratings

Version:

4.44 Last updated: 2026-08-03

Version code:

889201013

Creation date:

2013-01-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

90.04MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,490 ▼ 34

Other rankings

#28 in software keyword 46 ▲

Other platforms

Upwords (v4.44)

158,134 4.24

(3,332)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Lonely Star Software, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upwords/id588252565

Website:

http://www.upwords-app.com

User Reviews

Upwords on iOS preserves the nostalgic board-game feel and strong online play, but reviewers repeatedly cite ads/paywalls, updates that hurt gameplay (word validity and AI changes), and the loss of easy local multiplayer. Improvements to ad experience, AI vocabulary/behavior, and restoring flexible pass-and-play would address the top criticisms while keeping the game’s strengths.

Pros

Faithful to the classic Upwords with a fresh, addictive twist that fans enjoy.
Strong online multiplayer with a global community and group options (5–6 players, Word League).
Flexible, social gameplay that lets you play anytime with friends and family; solid online interface.
Core board-game feel and word-building mechanics remain enjoyable.

Cons

Intrusive ads and monetization: frequent ads plus pay-to-remove ads feel predatory.
Updates have degraded the experience: dictionary/word validity issues, foreign words appearing, and AI changes that reduce challenge or fun.
Removal of simple pass-and-play/multi-player modes: now limited to two players, diminishing local multiplayer.
AI vocabulary/behavior inconsistencies: some opponents use unreal vocabulary or cheat, making gameplay uneven.

Recent reviews

I had bought the game to be ad free. Now it is showing ads again and prompting me to purchase the ad-free version for more than I paid for it originally. Restore didn’t work.