# Molecano — Relax & unwind... in a volcano

> Word puzzle game where players use words to bridge gaps and collect food in volcanoes. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Young.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588/reviews.md

## What is Molecano?

Molecano is an all-new word puzzle game from the creator of Dadish! Help Molene the mole explore volcanoes using words as a bridge. String words together so Molene can cross safely and collect all the delicious food strewn across the lava loaded levels.

• A unique and challenging word puzzle game 
• 500 levels, with more to come
• From the creator of Dadish and Super Fowlst
• Cool characters to unlock
• Playing this game will make you smart, probably
• A good game for people who know some words
• A chill soundtrack
• Relax and unwind... in a volcano!

## Key features

- Unique word puzzle gameplay
- 500+ levels
- Unlockable characters
- Chill soundtrack
- Word-based bridge creation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Molecano?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Unique and innovative word puzzle concept
- 🎨 Charming art style and visual design
- 🎵 Calming, relaxing lo-fi music
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👥 Collectible characters from other games
- ⏱️ Minimal ads compared to similar games
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 📱 Low storage space requirement
- 🎯 Clear and straightforward gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Reasonable coin rewards for longer words

**Cons**

- 📺 Too many ads despite being fewer than competitors
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 🐢 Slow character movement animation
- 📱 Game map too small on phone screens
- 🎮 Becomes repetitive after extended play
- 🔤 Limited dictionary recognition for valid words
- 💸 Expensive character unlocks
- 🚫 Cannot replay completed levels
- 🔄 Cannot rotate words in all directions
- ⚠️ Inconsistent word extension recognition

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Level 137 - character won't move after placing letters
- Level 311 - multiple reports of unsolvable/broken level
- Level 339 - reported as extremely difficult/possibly broken
- Level 480 - appears to have no solution
- Level 464 - reported as impossible to pass
- Early levels (around level 5) - unresponsive words
- Word extension not working consistently
- Hint system not helpful for difficult levels

**Most requested features**

- More levels beyond level 500
- Larger game map for mobile devices
- Ability to rotate words 360 degrees
- Replay previous completed levels
- Game Center/cloud save compatibility
- Star rating system for level performance
- Coin rewards based on performance stars
- Cheaper character options (50-100 coins)
- Faster character movement speed
- In-game dictionary function
- Expanded word dictionary validation
- Ability to make intersecting words like Scrabble
- Hint system improvements
- Support for multiple languages
- Special interactive elements (fruits/vegetables)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Level 480 is impossible

*2026-08-04*

Can’t get past Level 480 despite the fact that all the words that I’ve used fit, it just keeps coming up red and won’t let me place my words. Help!

### 4/5 — .....

*2026-07-02, version 1.03*

Necesito este juego en español no sé mucho ingles
I need this game in Spanish i don’t know English i live in México don’t USA and me English is dump, sorry.Everyone know English except me. I fines The game diffcult and really like it. You might, wonder how i wrote this and i did it whit my llimited knowledge and Google translator

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-08, version 1.03*

Have totally enjoyed this simple little game… until I got to level 313.  HELP! Have been stuck for weeks. Please!

### 5/5 — 2.1

*2026-02-08, version 1.03*

More levels more levels please

### 4/5 — Great game!

*2026-01-06*

Super cool concept that i don’t really see any other apps doing. My only advice for improvement would be to make the game map larger on the phone screens.  (seems like it would be better on a tablet)

### 4/5 — A smol request

*2026-01-03, version 1.03*

It’s great and very simple to play, but I’m often frustrated when I have word I can’t use because I can’t rotate the word all the way around.

### 5/5 — Challenging & Relaxing

*2025-12-19, version 1.03*

Fun game to kill time

### 5/5 — awsome

*2025-07-26*

everything is good about this game nothing bad

### 4/5 — Glitch on 137

*2025-05-27*

I’ve been so obsessed with this game I play it all the time during breaks and on the bus! However there’s a glitch on level 137 that’s preventing me from moving forward… I’m putting the letters down but my lil guy just won’t moves. Can you please fix it??

### 3/5 — Great idea

*2024-12-27*

This game would be fantastic if it had higher difficulty levels. I reached level 60 before getting bored. It takes 10 seconds to solve a level, followed by a 30 second ad. Too bad, because it's a great idea.

## Frequently asked questions about Molecano

### What is Molecano?

Molecano is a word puzzle game where you help a mole named Molene navigate volcanic levels. You use words to create bridges, allowing Molene to cross safely and collect food.

### What are the key features of Molecano?

Key features include a unique and challenging word puzzle gameplay, over 500 levels with more planned, unlockable characters, and a chill soundtrack for a relaxing experience.

### How much does Molecano cost?

The game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements.

### Who is Molecano designed for?

This game is ideal for people who enjoy word games and are looking for a mentally stimulating yet relaxing experience. It's described as a good game for people who know some words.

### What makes Molecano different from other word games?

Molecano offers a unique mechanic where words are used as bridges to traverse lava-filled volcano levels. It combines wordplay with a distinct adventure and puzzle theme.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.03 — 2023-09-25

Added 100 new levels!

### 1.02 — 2023-08-24

- Removed the annoying error message that would frequently pop up when the ads couldn't connect
- Minor bug fixes
Thanks for playing Molecano! :)

### 1.01 — 2023-08-10

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2023-07-17

No release notes.

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## More apps by Thomas Young

- [Super Fowlst](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-fowlst/id1438938483)
- [Dadish](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish/id1482353224)
- [Fowlst](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fowlst/id1506852007)
- [Super Fowlst 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-fowlst-2/id1509619377)
- [Dadish 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-2/id1536853586)
- [Dadish 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-3/id1613609465)

All apps by Thomas Young: https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356

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*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 2026-08-26.*