# Bonza Word Puzzle — A new type of crossword

> Crossword puzzle game combining word search, jigsaw, and trivia elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Minimega.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonza-word-puzzle/id662053009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minimega](https://appshunter.io/developer/453173167)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 9,612 App Store ratings · 531 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonza-word-puzzle/id662053009/reviews.md

## What is Bonza Word Puzzle?

** App Store Best of 2014 **
"Bonza puzzles are instantly addictive!" - Will Shortz (Crossword Editor, The New York Times) 

"It’s an idea so simple I can’t believe it hasn’t been done yet." - Mark Serrels, Kotaku 

Bonza is a new type of crossword that has become an instant classic. It mixes word search, jigsaw and trivia to create something completely fresh. If you like a word challenge and you enjoy pushing boxes around with your fingers, then you'll love Bonza Word Puzzle. 

DAILY PUZZLES 
Every day you'll be able to solve a new puzzle designed by the Bonza community. 

BONZA PUZZLE CREATOR
Create your own custom Bonza puzzles and challenge friends.

## Key features

- Daily community-created puzzles
- Custom puzzle creator
- Challenge friends with custom puzzles
- Mixes word search, jigsaw, and trivia
- Interactive word challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celebrity Designer Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Stack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Stack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Classic Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Bundle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Bundle 3 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bonza Word Puzzle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 🧠 Excellent brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🎨 Unique and creative puzzle design
- 📚 Educational and informative

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive user-generated puzzles
- 🙄 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and performance issues
- 🌐 Too American-centric

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the app
- Disappearing coins and progress
- Landscape mode issues
- Inability to turn off background music

**Most requested features**

- Ability to rate user-generated puzzles
- More free daily puzzles
- Difficulty levels for puzzles
- Offline mode or ability to save progress
- Improved hint system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 531)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonza-word-puzzle/id662053009/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-08-30, version 5.0.5*

Cool game but too many ads

### 5/5 — Fun & addicting

*2026-08-29, version 5.0.5*

I have played this game everyday for 8 years. I have mastered all of the achievements and played every single puzzle. I'm sad that there are no more puzzles to be had.

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-08-28, version 5.0.5*

I love this game! I’m addicted.

### 5/5 — A Favorite Daily

*2026-08-26, version 5.0.5*

This game has been a favorite for me since recommended by a young friend years ago.  I was pleased when they changed the daily to offer choices on the puzzles as I am pretty much pop culture illiterate. This meant frustration in trying to connect the words for song titles or other words tied to a celebrity.  

Each day, I scroll through looking for the ones created by ‘Bill from Baltimore’, and I confess to being enough of a word nerd to let out a small cheer (of sorts) when one of his is an option for the day.  I know it’s going to be a great one that keeps me engaged for a few.  Stellar work, Bill!  

I do rather miss the excitement when a new ‘Jumbo’ package appeared - which almost made me rate as a 4.  But, I love this game enough to offer a rousing endorsement and one day may create one of my own for consideration.

### 1/5 — Used to be Great …..now it sucks!

*2026-08-26, version 5.0.5*

Absolutely hate that when you don’t guess the right puzzle piece it now shows you which one it is!! Why even bother playing if it shows you the answers!

### 4/5 — Love, but one request

*2026-08-22, version 5.0.5*

I’ve been playing for a while and really like the challenges. But would you please add an off button for the music? It can get quite annoying, but I have to turn the sound off on my iPad and hence can’t receive any alerts while playing. Thanks!

### 1/5 — Total waste of time

*2026-08-22, version 5.0.5*

Total waste of time

### 5/5 — Great!

*2026-08-18*

Enjoyed playing it

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-08-18, version 5.0.5*

Very relaxing to play

### 5/5 — Addictive!

*2026-08-13, version 5.0.5*

Need more basic puzzles

## Frequently asked questions about Bonza Word Puzzle

### What is Bonza Word Puzzle?

Bonza Word Puzzle is a unique crossword game that combines elements of word search, jigsaw puzzles, and trivia. It offers a fresh and engaging word challenge for players who enjoy interactive puzzles.

### What are the key features of Bonza Word Puzzle?

Key features include daily puzzles created by the Bonza community, a custom puzzle creator allowing users to design their own challenges, and a blend of word search, jigsaw, and trivia mechanics for a novel gameplay experience.

### Is Bonza Word Puzzle free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. This allows for a free experience with optional enhancements or ways to support the developers.

### Who is Bonza Word Puzzle for?

This app is designed for people who love word challenges, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, and trivia. It's ideal for those looking for a new and engaging way to test their vocabulary and puzzle-solving skills.

### Can I create my own puzzles?

Yes, a significant feature of Bonza Word Puzzle is its custom puzzle creator. You can design your own unique puzzles and even share them with friends to challenge them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.5 — 2024-08-28

Fixed issue running on iOS15

### 5.0.4 — 2024-08-27

Fixed issue running on iOS15

### 5.0.3 — 2024-08-19

bug fixes

### 5.0.1 — 2024-08-12

Bug fixes and updated puzzles.

### 4.7.9 — 2024-02-07

• New Jumbo Pack
• More frequent free coins
• 'Shuffle again' option in daily puzzles
• Fixed bugs and Typos

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