Reviews of Upwords

By: Lonely Star Software, Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Upwords

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 9,155)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.30

All time rating average: 4.70

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-10	HV*****	Hh
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2026-06-09	no*****	Every time I open the app to play, a game that I thoroughly enjoyed, you asked me to review. I have reviewed it several times and I’m getting sick and tired of you asking me.
Every time I open the app to play, a game that I thoroughly enjoyed, you asked me to review. I have reviewed it several times and I’m getting sick and tired of you asking me.
2026-06-09	Po*****	I play with friends and strangers with whom I am well matched. I win some and loose some which makes it more fun.
I play with friends and strangers with whom I am well matched. I win some and loose some which makes it more fun.