# Mad Libs > Interactive word game for creating humorous stories by filling in blanks. (iPhone/iPad app by Penguin Group USA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-libs/id326885152 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Penguin Group USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/297541127) - Category: Entertainment, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 2,887 App Store ratings · 216 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 106 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-08-18 - Data updated: 2026-09-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-libs/id326885152/reviews.md ## What is Mad Libs? The world’s greatest word game is back with an all-new look! Fill in the blanks and be the funniest person in the room! FEATURES • 21 free Mad Libs stories with new free content added all the time • New swipe gestures make creating stories faster and easier • Interactive hints provide inspiration and speed your play along • Save your stories and share with friends • Earn stickers and badges every time you play • Brand-new Game Center rewards • Replay stories as many times as you want • Play solo or with friends and family • Bright, engaging color palette and all-new typography • Custom illustrations for every book • Explore optional in-app purchases for loads more stories • Kid-friendly interface • No 3rd party advertising AWESOME NEW LOOK Bright, fun, and more engaging—it’s an even cooler Mad Libs app experience. MAD LIBS MUSIC?! For the very first time, an original soundtrack and audio effects. CREATE, LAUGH, AND LEARN This game makes you seriously smart—you’ll learn how to make great, fun, smart word choices! **To restore your previously purchased books from older versions of the Mad Libs app, please visit the menu and click Restore Purchases, located under Game Center.** Please note that this app requires iOS 7.0 or higher For support, please contact: madlibsappsupport@us.penguingroup.com ## Key features - 21 free Mad Libs stories - New swipe gestures for faster play - Interactive hints for inspiration - Save and share stories - Earn stickers and badges - Optional in-app purchases for more stories - Kid-friendly interface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Cool Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Goofy Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Sleepover Party Mad Libs | $1.99 | one-time | | Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Haunted Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Mad Libs in Love (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Ninjas Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | Happily Ever Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | We Wish You A Merry Mad Libs (21 stories) | $1.99 | one-time | | 101 Goofiest Mad Libs | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Mad Libs? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🤩 Fun and entertaining - 👍 Great learning tool - 🤗 Nostalgic and brings back memories - 😊 Keeps kids entertained **Cons** - 🤑 Too many paid books, not enough free content - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🙄 Formatting and display issues - 😤 Restore purchases not working **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when trying to read completed stories - Restore purchases feature not working properly - Formatting issues make stories hard to read - Keyboard covers up input fields **Most requested features** - More free books and stories - Add a back button to fix mistakes - Allow creating custom mad libs - Add text-to-speech for reading stories ## Recent user reviews (10 of 216) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-libs/id326885152/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Worst game to play with 42 year old dads *2026-08-16, version 3.4.1* When me and my dad were playing this game it crashed out 3 times!!!:( I like this game but please fix this!!!!!! I am so upset because we had good answers 😭😭😭😭😭😭 ### 2/5 — Couldn’t read the story *2026-08-03, version 3.4.1* Once I put in all the words they requested I couldn’t read the story because it was a black background with very dark gray text. Doesn’t make any sense to me why they would use that color scheme. ### 1/5 — CRASHED!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 nightruined *2026-07-29, version 3.4.1* took us 29 minutes to think of the words and i was so excited bc i got the word playa achievement just for it to crash 💥 I curse tou ### 4/5 — It’s a good game but… *2026-07-21, version 3.4.1* It’s a great game it’s is but I just wish that there would be more stories for us to play!😄 But like I said it would be great if the game creators could add more stories to like the free book P.S. I really do recommend this game to anyone who likes funny little stories 😄 ### 5/5 — Great Game!! *2026-07-11, version 3.4.1* Fantastic ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-07-10, version 3.4.1* Waste of time. Every single time you type all of your words instead of giving you a story it exists out of the app and you have to re start. Do it on paper instead. 🫩 ### 1/5 — Game Center achievements crash the game *2026-07-08, version 3.4.1* The Game Center achievements glitch out the game and it doesn’t work. ### 5/5 — Educational and funny!! *2026-06-26, version 3.4.1* Love the game!!! Super fun and helps me with grammar too!!! Five stars!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Wonderful!!! *2026-06-01, version 3.4.1* I love mad libs! This is wonderful. ### 5/5 — Good *2026-05-27, version 3.4.1* Is is good ## Frequently asked questions about Mad Libs ### What is Mad Libs? Mad Libs is a word game where players fill in the blanks of a story with different parts of speech. The resulting stories are often nonsensical and humorous. This app provides a digital version of this classic game with new features and content. ### What are the key features of the Mad Libs app? The app includes 21 free stories, with more content available through in-app purchases. It features new swipe gestures for easier play, interactive hints, the ability to save and share stories, and rewards like stickers and badges. It also has a kid-friendly interface and an original soundtrack. ### How much does the Mad Libs app cost? The app itself is free to download and includes 21 free stories. Additional story packs can be purchased through in-app purchases. There are no third-party advertisements within the app. ### What are the common use cases for the Mad Libs app? This app is perfect for entertainment, encouraging creativity, and learning about parts of speech in a fun way. It can be used for solo play, family game nights, parties, or as a way to pass the time with friends. ### What are the system requirements for the Mad Libs app? This app requires iOS 7.0 or higher. For support or to restore previously purchased books from older versions, users can visit the menu and click 'Restore Purchases' under Game Center. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4.1 — 2018-12-12 Thanks for your patience as we worked through some bugs—Mad Libs should be running smoothly again, so you can get back to creating the world's wackiest stories with your friends and families! ### 3.4 — 2018-04-02 Performance improvements and bug fixes. ### 3.3.3 — 2017-01-13 New content and bug fixes. ### 3.3.2 — 2016-12-19 Thank you for your patience as we resolved a couple of minor technical issues! Enjoy new FREE STORIES for the holidays, plus a mega-discounted value pack that includes 101 of the goofiest Mad Libs of all time! More new content coming soon—happy holidays from the Mad Libs team! ### 3.3.1 — 2016-12-17 New FREE STORIES for the holidays, plus a mega-discounted value pack that includes 101 of the goofiest Mad Libs of all time! More new content coming soon—happy holidays from the Mad Libs team! 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