# Decoding Word Puzzle — user reviews > 218 indexed App Store user reviews of Decoding Word Puzzle by Peace Word Studio, rated 4.90/5 from 11,338 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoding-word-puzzle/id6747968388/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoding-word-puzzle/id6747968388.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,718 · 4★ 362 · 3★ 85 · 2★ 38 · 1★ 135 ## What do users think of Decoding Word Puzzle? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🤩 Relaxing and mentally challenging - 👍 Fun and enjoyable game **Cons** - 🔥 Overloaded with ads - 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive touch interface - 🔋 Poor performance and battery drain **Commonly reported bugs** - Forced to restart from beginning after update - Frequent crashes and freezes **Most requested features** - More puzzle content - Option to disable ads ## Newest reviews (10 of 218) ### 2/5 — Great setup poor production *2026-08-29, version 1.5.2* I like this game a lot but got burnt out on the majority being about Harry Potter. The jokes and inspirational quotes are great but too few. 5 letter words are Harry and the long ones are Voldemort. Now you can finish every single puzzle. ### 2/5 — Game is great, ads are excessive *2026-08-05, version 1.5.2* I love the game. But I spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. I would literally pay for an ad free experience ### 3/5 — Make my phone hit when playing it. *2026-07-28, version 1.5.2* I love the game, but it makes my phone hot. Also too many adds. ### 3/5 — Enjoy the game *2026-07-26, version 1.5.2* BUT the ads are a bit much. Every game you win, there’s an ad, in between games, there’s. The ads can last for a minute to a minute and a half. There could be ads back to back. Leaving little time to actually play the game. I’m deleting the app. It’s not enjoyable with all the interruptions. ### 2/5 — Way too many ads *2026-07-21, version 1.5.2* I like the game but there were so many ads, all I was doing was watching ads instead of playing the game. ### 4/5 — Let’s see *2026-07-19, version 1.5.2* :D ### 2/5 — Needs work *2026-07-15, version 1.5.2* I have to hammer at the spaces and buttons so hard on my iPad to get them to register, and there’s always a banner ad at the bottom that half covers the lower letters. So frustrating to play, will be deleting. ### 2/5 — Too many ads *2026-07-12, version 1.5.2* I’m not going to watch a ad for each game ### 1/5 — Disturbing *2026-07-04, version 1.5.2* The amount of ads this games produces is nothing short of stupid. Their claim is relaxation and that would be an exaggerated lie. Whoever authorized and approved the volume of ads -well I truly hope at night you slam your pinky toes on furniture at least five times a week! ### 1/5 — Speedsewer *2026-07-01, version 1.5.2* I’m sorry I purchased this game. It is not what they show in the demo. It won’t take letters you tap on. The number of ads is insane. Very frustrating. I’m deleting the game. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worst Ad Rate Ever *2026-08-27, version 1.5.2* Literally throws an ad at you after a single move! Over and over. Deleted it! ### 1/5 — Ads prohibitive *2026-08-22, version 1.5.2* Game is great. Ads ranging from 30 seconds to 180 seconds ridiculous. Plus in the middle of those ads , it throws you to another ad. This is when I log on or even in the middle of a game. I’ve paid for no ad versions but this doesn’t offer it. Enough is enough. ### 1/5 — Could be a good game *2026-07-27, version 1.5.2* Would be a good game if you wouldn’t have to be upgrading it, i do 3 puzzles and its time to get the New version, why not delete these apps that aren’t up to date and keep the up to date version🤷🏻‍♀️ ### 1/5 — Update *2026-07-23, version 1.5.2* It won’t let me update the game please help me ### 1/5 — Terrible game *2026-07-20, version 1.5.2* I hadn’t played this in a while so when I went to play it, it told me that the version I had was expired and I needed it updated it, so I did. I went to play it immediately after and it told me that the version I was trying to play was expired. I will not try it play again and will be deleting it immediately. So frustrating!!! ### 1/5 — Ad vomit *2026-07-20, version 1.5.2* Since the new update there is a forced add every 10-15 seconds. Good luck with that ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-07-15, version 1.5.2* This has more glitches and flashes than a strobe light. Burns up battery. The 4.9 rating on App Store is made up ### 1/5 — Decoding word *2026-07-08, version 1.5.2* I won’t pay for games. Too many ads and some are soooo long. I log out cause it’s annoying waiting to play. ### 1/5 — ADS GALORE *2026-07-07, version 1.5.2* As a game it’s quite entertaining. However, you can’t even complete one level without ads popping up every minute. I’ve got fed up after first few levels and have decided to delete it. You waste more time watching ads than you do playing the game. Disaster! ### 1/5 — Too many ads! *2026-07-05, version 1.5.2* I love this game but I’m going to delete it as the ads are soooo annoying, especially when mid game an ad appears which makes you lose your concentration. An ad between full games is fine but this is ridiculous. So sad but goodbye! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Decode *2026-08-19, version 1.5.2* Interesting ### 5/5 — Decoding Word Puzzle *2026-08-02, version 1.5.2* Great Game ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-08-02, version 1.5.2* This is a fun but challenging game ### 5/5 — FUN *2026-07-28, version 1.5.2* Thxs ### 5/5 — shasturtle22 *2026-07-27, version 1.5.2* I just learned how to make my first gameplay time ### 5/5 — Only put five stars so u could see *2026-07-20, version 1.5.2* It heats up ur phone as soon as u download it what’s up with that u have to agree to a fine print smth is fishy around here then u have to watch like 5 ads before u actually have fun sike u dont have fun but u do have lots of ads and it looks like its using malware and its steadily trying to track u know that’s uncalled for its just a puzzle game ppl so dont download it also it looks like its from china and why do u advertise no ads, no WiFi needed and fun to play also when u watch the ads it tells u a different game so more than likely, they’re just trying to scam u ### 5/5 — Grandmaw Linda *2026-07-12, version 1.5.2* Love the games. Keeps my mind sharp! ### 5/5 — Brain stimulation game *2026-07-02, version 1.5.2* I enjoyed the way this game brought me self confidence and personal satisfaction. Being able to figure out the whole statement from just a few letters to start with was challenging and rewarding. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to stimulate brain activity and learn how to solve problems. It’s very effective for that. ### 5/5 — Favorite decoding word game *2026-06-20, version 1.5.2* I have tried other decoding but enjoy this the best. I just their completed Alice in Wonderland. I didn’t want it to end. Patiently waiting for s the next story to begin ### 5/5 — Decoding word puzzle *2026-06-19, version 1.5.2* It’s very entertaining I like it 👍🏼 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*