# Upwords

> Word Stacking Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id588252565](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id588252565)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id588252565`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lonely Star Software, Inc.
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (9,234 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.49
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2013-01-11
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upwords/id588252565)
- **Website:** [http://www.upwords-app.com](http://www.upwords-app.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://server.upwords-app.com/privacy.html](http://server.upwords-app.com/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #18,624 — Overall
- #35 — word count
- #47 — software

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id588252565)