# PopWords! — Fun daily word search puzzle!

> Addictive word search puzzle game with classic, puzzle, and practice modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Sarah Pierce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popwords/id472853634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5,528 App Store ratings · 266 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popwords/id472853634/reviews.md

## What is PopWords!?

PopWords! is a simple and addictive word finding game. There are three different ways to play:

Classic: Find words as fast as you can from an endless stream of letters. Finding words fast enough to keep the game going gets harder and harder as time passes. Try to reach the highest level you can! Then check out the leaderboards in Game Center and realize you've got a long way to go :)

Puzzle: You only get one board full of letters, so use them wisely! Longer words will earn you more points, and clearing the board completely will double your points for the  whole game. Play on your own or compete in our Daily Puzzle competition to your score compares to everyone else who played that day. You can even watch the winning solution!

Practice: Relax with no timer and just try to find as many great words as you can!

Features: 
• Easy to learn -- just drag to make words!
• Daily Puzzle lets you compete against the world every day
• Game center leaderboards and achievements
• Tracks your records, averages, and all-time best words 
• Relaxing untimed Practice mode
• A fun mental exercise to keep your brain sharp!

## Key features

- Classic timed word finding
- Strategic puzzle mode
- Relaxing practice mode
- Daily competition
- Game Center leaderboards
- Track records and averages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PopWords!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤓 Keeps brain active
- ⏱️ Great daily challenge
- 🧠 Improves vocabulary
- 🕰️ Relaxing way to pass time
- 🏆 Competitive element with leaderboards
- 🤝 Shared experience with others

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Timer is too fast
- 🤯 Frustrating when game ends prematurely
- 🤖 Questionable word acceptance
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle not updating
- Game freezes or crashes
- Incorrect scoring/leaderboard issues

**Most requested features**

- Add more time options
- Improve word dictionary
- Implement an ad-free version
- Add multi-player mode
- Include a 'hint' feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 266)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popwords/id472853634/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Add every 30 seconds!

*2026-08-06, version 2.2*

Add pops on screen and game freezes. Used to love this game but will be deleting as unplayable.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-07-28, version 2.2*

Have used this app for years but cannot any more. Every single game, every one, ends in an ad that freezes the screen. Cannot see the result, cannot start over, just have to close it down. Will miss it but time to delete.

### 5/5 — PopWords!

*2026-06-12, version 2.2*

QueegQueeg
June 11,2026!This is an Awesome Crossword Puzzle Game.I have been playing this game for 15 years.It is perfect for every level of players.It has a practice puzzle,Word find puzzle and a challenge puzzle. It also has a Trophy Case for Merits you can earn for self achievement. It’s like getting 4 Apps in one.The game froze a year ago, so I e-mailed the developer Sarah about the issue and she personally replied back to me with an Apology and a very sincere Thank You for letting her know.How many developers take the time to personally respond to a problem,None!Most e-mails are computer generated and Cold. In my opinion this is by far the Best CrossWord Puzzle Game in the App Store! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

### 5/5 — Genius

*2026-02-21, version 2.2*

Best of so many games! Genius in both combining and finding rank the next day! Inspires more playing and creativity!

### 5/5 — PopWords!

*2025-09-29, version 2.2*

This is a fun game although it is addicting!

### 2/5 — Frustrating!

*2025-04-01, version 2.2*

I love playing this game but it is so frustrating when you are in the process of forming a word and the game cuts you off. It has happened many times so I know it’s not a fluke happening. That is the reason I give it only 2 stars. Hopefully this can be fixed so the game will continue as long as you are forming words.

### 3/5 — Cheats on star ratings

*2024-10-06, version 2.2*

I put 2 stars but it changed it to 3 stars

### 5/5 — Have fun and learn new words ❤️🔥

*2024-08-08, version 2.2*

Pop Words is literally one of my favorite pastimes.   I love that you get to choose your speed as you advance your skill level - quickly eats up time if you’re sitting somewhere waiting or bored!  * It's also awesome that there are alternate game options (puzzles, etc...)

### 4/5 — Frustrated

*2024-06-22, version 2.2*

Would like to know the last word when I cannot find one

### 5/5 — Thinking Game

*2024-05-28, version 2.2*

A great game to play. New challenge each day

## Frequently asked questions about PopWords!

### What is PopWords!?

PopWords! is a word-finding game offering three distinct play modes: Classic, Puzzle, and Practice. It's designed to be a fun and addictive mental exercise for players of all levels.

### What are the different ways to play PopWords!?

In Classic mode, you find words from an endless stream of letters against an increasing timer. Puzzle mode offers a single board where longer words earn more points, with a daily competition. Practice mode allows for relaxed, untimed word finding.

### How does the Daily Puzzle competition work?

The Daily Puzzle lets you compete against other players worldwide on the same board. Your score is compared to everyone else who played that day, and you can even watch the winning solution to learn strategies.

### Is PopWords! free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It includes ads and offers in-app purchases, allowing for an enhanced experience.

### What platforms is PopWords! available on?

The description implies it's a mobile application, likely available on iOS and Android platforms, given the mention of Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2023-06-12

This update includes a few bug fixes. Thanks so much to everyone who has sent feedback! I hope you enjoy the update. -Sarah

### 2.1 — 2020-06-12

What's new:
- Bug fixes for crashes, problems refreshing the daily puzzle list, and overlapping text

Thanks so much to everyone who has sent bug reports! Your comments are so, so helpful, and I really appreciate when people take the time to send in feedback. If you notice any new issues please let me know. I hope you enjoy the update! -Sarah

### 2.0 — 2020-06-02

What's new:
- Updated to meet new App Store requirements
- Improved support for all screen sizes
- Fixed lagging in the Daily Puzzle list

Thanks so much to everyone who has sent me feedback! Your comments are so, so helpful, and I really appreciate when people take the time to send in bug reports and other ideas. If you notice any new issues please let me know. I hope you enjoy the update! -Sarah

### 1.61 — 2016-06-30

What's new in the latest updates? Wow, a lot!

- More words added to the dictionary. I can also add words to the dictionary without having to update the whole game now, so if you notice any missing words send 'em in!
- You can now undo 5 moves instead of just one.
- New achievements! Earn trophies for word length, points, Daily Puzzle finishes, and more!
- You can view word lists for the top 25 Daily Puzzle solutions every day. To see them, watch the winning solution (you can skip to the end if you want), and then press the button that appears at the end.
- The Stats page now tracks your top-100 and top-500 daily puzzle finishes. When I first made the Daily Puzzle I had no idea so many people would play it. It is now really, really hard to finish in the top 10!
- There are also Game Center leaderboards for total top-100 and top-500 finishes.
- Word selection by dragging is a lot smoother--a lot of people reported that the first letter would sometimes get dropped. This should be fixed.
- You can double tap the last letter of a word to submit it with tap input
- You can tap the first letter of a word to cancel it with tap input
- I Added a confirmation popup to the "Done" button in case you hit it by accident.
- I fixed the percentile bug on the Daily Puzzle section of the Stats page. Thanks so much to the user who sent a bug report!
- The game now works on iPad pro. Thanks to all the users who reported this bug!
- Bug fix for game getting sluggish after many words have been found. Thanks so much to all the users who reported this bug and sent in lots of helpful info! 
- Bug fix for ads showing up in the paid version. Sorry about this!

Thanks so much to all the users who sent feedback. The emails really help me a lot, and I try hard to incorporate the features that are most requested. Hope you guys enjoy the update!  -- Sarah

### 1.6 — 2016-06-24

What's new in the latest updates? Wow, a lot!

- More words added to the dictionary. I can also add words to the dictionary without having to update the whole game now, so if you notice any missing words send 'em in!
- You can now undo 5 moves instead of just one.
- New achievements! Earn trophies for word length, points, Daily Puzzle finishes, and more!
- You can view word lists for the top 25 Daily Puzzle solutions every day. To see them, watch the winning solution (you can skip to the end if you want), and then press the button that appears at the end.
- The Stats page now tracks your top-100 and top-500 daily puzzle finishes. When I first made the Daily Puzzle I had no idea so many people would play it. It is now really, really hard to finish in the top 10!
- There are also Game Center leaderboards for total top-100 and top-500 finishes.
- Word selection by dragging is a lot smoother--a lot of people reported that the first letter would sometimes get dropped. This should be fixed.
- You can double tap the last letter of a word to submit it with tap input
- You can tap the first letter of a word to cancel it with tap input
- I Added a confirmation popup to the "Done" button in case you hit it by accident.
- I fixed the percentile bug on the Daily Puzzle section of the Stats page. Thanks so much to the user who sent a bug report!
- The game now works on iPad pro. Thanks to all the users who reported this bug!
- Bug fix for game getting sluggish after many words have been found. Thanks so much to all the users who reported this bug and sent in lots of helpful info! 

Thanks so much to all the users who sent feedback. The emails really help me a lot, and I try hard to incorporate the features that are most requested. Hope you guys enjoy the update!  -- Sarah

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