Good Brain Exercise
I like this Scrabble-type game because it keeps my brain alert and it’s fun creating the longest word possible. There is a learning curve because the letters you receive are a gamble. You might end up with all vowels at the end so you learn how to build partial words then connect them together but always leaving your options open for the remaining letters. I like the random opponent game and afterwards when looking at the score I also look at the words the other player created to expand my vocabulary. The game includes wild cards but it will make up a different word than what you had in your mind. You still earn points when submitting it but you have no idea what the word means! It’s a fun game and is challenging but it’s not time consuming unless you can’t walk away from the opponent challenge. I play this game through my Apple Arcade subscription so it’s not looking for all your money like other games. Give it a try!cherp58
Developer Response
Thank you for your positive and elaborate review! Your mentioned strategy is a very valid one! Partial words are the key to those 15 letter big score words! It's a low risk, high reward strategy and probably the best way to play the game. Our wild cards will always try to create a valid word regardless of points or outcome, so sometimes they can come up with words that are unknown to the player. Do note that they are malleable, and they will change if you add additional letters to that word. You can read more about them here: https://www.wordsinprogressthegame.com/frequently-asked-questions/#toggle-id-3 A big update with more features is coming soon, so stay tuned! Thank you once again for your review and we wish you fun playing Words in Progress!Screentime Error
Hello. I agree with another review. This seems like a good game, however this is an error with it incorrectly saying there is a Screentime limit on the Daily Challenge, when there is not. I know where to look in my Mac for this setting and it is not turned on anywhere. It is 100% an app issue, not an indivdual. Definitely need to look into this. Hard to review when I can't access all the features. Please do not respond with your generic this is how you fix your screentime like you did with Molly949 review. I know my computer. It's your app.HoosierintheHouse
Developer Response
Hi! Thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear you are encountering difficulties with our game. We are very open to provide a fix, but it seems (based on research we did due to Molly's review) like you (both) ran into a bit of an edge case. This makes things very difficult for us to test without the exact isolated situation you are in. We would be greatly helped with your direct input. If possible, could you send us a message through our website: https://www.wordsinprogressthegame.com/send-us-a-message/ or directly via mail: info@wordsinprogressthegame.com. We are sure we can provide a fix if we can get some additional back-and-forth input. We hope to hear from you. Either way, we've added your report to our immediate 'to do' list and will surely take a deep dive into the possible source of the issue. Thank you in advance and thank you for playing our game!Fun & Quick - can get repetitive
Super fun and games go quick. You can easily mess up words with the flick of a thumb, and repeated letter patterns are common creating the spelling of the same or similar words over and over. Fun for now but don’t know about longevity of the game with very limited word list.
Update: suggested setting to confirm merger only creates the same issues but makes the game more awkward. Acceptance of abbreviations and vowel and consonant blends as complete words is silly when words like fetish are not permitted. Deleted app, fun while it lasted.Agnes Gooch
Developer Response
Hi! Thank you for your review. If you are having trouble with accidental merges (or with 'fast fingers'), you can always try to enable the 'Merge Confirm' option in the Settings. This allows for an additional confirm / decline option after every merge. Stay tuned for more features and game modes in the future! Thank you once again.
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2022.1.3 (1.3.4)
March 22, 2024
New Features ● Merge Confirmation: this new setting lets you toggle a ‘safety’ mode, where merges will require an additional input from the player before a merge is final. ● Streamlined Info: the ‘Game Language’ button on the main menu has been replaced with a new ‘Information and Rules’ button: all the relevant information and support regarding Words in Progress in a single place! Endless ● We’ve fixed an issue where exceptionally long games would break our Endless mode in English, Spanish or Portuguese. ● We’ve fixed an issue where large amounts of words created (400+) in Endless mode would break the rendering of the Endless screen/mode. ● Endless leaderboard cap increased from 5,000 to 20,000. Optimisation ● The tutorial got an overhaul with some additional information both in the tutorial itself and on the pause and end screens. ● We’ve adjusted the ‘i’ letter within our font, so the ‘i’ and ‘l’ are now more distinguishable from one another. UI ● An ‘are you sure’ prompt will now be displayed when quitting the game on macOS. ● All GameCenter Access Points are now navigable using controller or keyboard input. ● We overhauled the Friends overlay and the Random Game overlay. ● All scrollbars have been redesigned to be less intrusive. ● Increased the font size in the tutorial, so all tutorial text is more readable. ● The Daily screen now shows the time until the next daily challenge when you’ve finished your current daily challenge. ● Some in-menu texts have been revised so that they are more descriptive. ● Some icons have received a redesign. Wordlist Changes ● The German game language now converts umlauts: ‘ä’ is converted into ‘ae’ (mädchen > maedchen), ‘ö’ is converted into ‘oe’ (schön > schoen), ‘ü’ is converted into ‘ue’ (glücklich > gluecklich) ● Words requested by players have been reviewed and, if found to be safe and valid, added to their respective wordlists. Bug Fixes ● Fixed a problematic bug that would cause an infinite reboot loop. ● Fixed a bug where tiles wouldn’t scale properly when merging with a tile that was animating in. ● Fixed a bug where frame-perfect input would displace tiles during gameplay. ● Fixed a bug where simultaneous controller/keyboard and touch input would interfere with a draggable tile. ● Fixed a server bug where a game would sometimes be deleted when being cancelled. ● Fixed a server bug where the wrong response code would sometimes be returned when a game was cancelled. ● Fixed a mouse-based input delay issue on macOS.
More2022.1.2 (1.2.0)
February 9, 2024
Updated word list
2022.1.1 (1.1.0)
February 1, 2024
Version for release
2022.1.0 (1.0.0)
January 26, 2024
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2.0
January 17, 2024
- RC fixes
2022.0.9.23
December 20, 2023
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Description of Words in Progress
Word crafting puzzle joy that never wears off! Combine letters to create words. Survive as long as you can in Endless mode, or play against others in Multiplayer!
Words in Progress offers:
- A unique new word game
- Single player endless mode
- Multiplayer asynchronous mode
- Long and steady learning curve
- Clean, cozy and crisp design
- Fun for all ages
- Multi-language support
A game of Words in Progress starts with seven letters vertically aligned on the screen. It’s up you to combine these letters into words. When a letter is removed from its position and attached to letters in another row, the empty spot is filled with a new letter from your pile. When you submit a word, the same thing happens.
Words in Progress has a few game modes: single player Endless mode, Practice mode, and Multiplayer mode.
In single player Endless Mode, you try to stay in the game as long as possible. To prevent your letter pile from emptying and going game over, you will need to complete different word-length challenges.
In Multiplayer mode, you and your opponent both have 40 letters to start with. Will you add new letters to words that are still in progress to try and create a long word, and risk ending up with an incomplete and invalid word? Or will you succeed, and reap the high reward for long words? Playing it safe by ‘cashing in’ shorter but valid words is another strategy to consider, but you'll have to play smart to defeat your opponent!
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Words in Progress: FAQ
Is Words in Progress iPad-compatible?
Yes, Words in Progress can support iPad devices.
Who created the app?
The Words in Progress app was created by Gamious B.V..
What is the lowest iOS version that Words in Progress can run on?
The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 13.5 or higher.
How does the app rank among users?
Users are raving about Words in Progress, which has an exceptional rating of 4.6 out of 5.
What is the category of the Words in Progress app?
Words In Progress Relates To The Games App Genre.
What is the recent version of the Words in Progress app?
2022.1.3 (1.3.4) is the newly released Words in Progress version.
What is the update date for Words in Progress?
Words in Progress updated its app on September 19, 2024.
When was the app initially released?
The release date of the app was July 2, 2024.
What is the recommended age for the Words in Progress app?
This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.
What languages are available on Words in Progress?
The following list of languages is supported by the Words in Progress app: Arabic, Dutch, English and 11 more.
Does Apple Arcade provide access to Words in Progress for its subscribers?
Yes, Words in Progress is featured on Apple Arcade.
Can users make in-app purchases in Words in Progress?
Unfortunately, users cannot make in-app purchases within Words in Progress.
Does Words in Progress provide support for Apple Vision Pro?
No, Words in Progress does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.
Does Words in Progress include ads as part of its experience?
No, Words in Progress does not include ads as part of its experience.
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