# Pow-Word — user reviews

> 30 indexed App Store user reviews of Pow by Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd, rated 4.50/5 from 191 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 138 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 7

## Newest reviews (10 of 30)

### 4/5 — Great Exercise

*2020-07-26, version 16.9.1*

A great brain exercise for the elderly.
I’m speaking from experience.
Randy

### 3/5 — Score keeping bites the dust

*2019-10-10*

All scores are gone.  Used to be fun but now I hate it.  Started acting up a week ago.  Even when I get 100% right — gone.

**Developer response:** Our sincere apologies for this issue. The bug has been fixed and the updated version is now available to download.

### 3/5 — Pow wow

*2017-10-02, version 14.1*

It’s needs to have a back space and and a repeat button so you can put that word back and add an a at the end of the last word. But it is a fun and addictive game. Love it but would love better with improvements.

### 3/5 — Great game

*2012-05-04, version 5.0*

But please update the spelled dictionary to the latest version of CSW12. This is the only thing that let's the game down.

### 3/5 — Like it

*2011-08-14*

I love the idea of this app, it's fun and makes my brain think! My only issue is the word lists!!! I lookup a word I miss and it doesn't exist, it's very frustrating that I have to just guess at letter combinations for random nothing in the end. Would be my FAV if they could fix that issue! Overall a lot of fun.

### 3/5 — Good app, "pleonastic" wordlist.

*2011-07-03*

Pow-Word has been stable and elegant in my testing. It's fun with passable graphics and decent sound feedback. The high score implementation is great.

The problem comes from the wordlist. Although these words may "officially" be admissible, they're nothing more than gobbledygook to 99.9% of the population. This leads to a bunch of guessing about letter combinations. (Anyone who argues that point is either a linguist or has an obsessive-compulsive relationship with word games.   ;)

Overall, a fun and stable app. Nonetheless, having more control over the wordlists would be a nice addition.

### 3/5 — Shocked!

*2011-02-14, version 3.0*

Has made up words u wouldn't think of and swear words like s@#t and t@ts I was a bit shocked as I didn't expect them to be a answer

### 4/5 — Pow-word

*2010-10-22, version 0*

Very addictive! Great for killing time even if many of the words are suspect and do not come up in the dictionary. Fun all same!

### 3/5 — Good

*2010-01-10, version 0*

Can't fault it so far. Maybe the ability to edit your name profile, and allow play in widescreen mode but other than that quite an enjoyable game. But then again it is free so can't complain.

### 4/5 — I like it

*2010-01-10, version 0*

A fun word game.  I have a game similar to this on the DS. 

Some ways to improve it
- add a backspace when entering the words (I always seem to be hitting the wrong letter and have to start over)
- add a mode that isn't timed so you can try to challenge yourself to find all the words.

Some of the words that are in the dictionary seem to be dubious.  But it's pretty fun.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Really sad

*2023-05-29*

When I fill in the word ring it keeps banging on, and won’t fill in the words. What a sad loss.

### 1/5 — Changed format

*2022-10-20*

I used to play this game all of the time.  The new format is very disappointing.  Terrible layout.  This will no longer be my go to game.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this. You can still revert to the earlier layout if you prefer - from the main menu of the game, select select the Settings (below the PLAY button). You can choose the "TAP" option under "Select Letters" heading. This will revert to the earlier layout.
Regards,

### 1/5 — Ruined the Game!

*2022-10-10*

I’ve literally played this game every day for over six years, even with the family as we would take turns. The new update has ruined it! Horrible layout and tried to make the game like others with a zigzag pattern. I’ve deleted the app. So sad.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this. You can still revert to the earlier layout if you prefer - from the main menu of the game, select select the Settings (below the PLAY button). You can choose the "TAP" option under "Select Letters" heading. This will revert to the earlier layout.
Regards,

### 1/5 — Not functioning

*2011-12-04, version 5.0*

The game is no longer functioning correctly on my i.Phone.  It now completes itself midway through
a game. I have tried reloading and have reported this but no response form the developer.  Suggest you do not download until fault has been reported as being rectified therefore.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2011-01-15, version 2.0*

For this game to be enjoyable it needs to use real words. 'awa' and 'snaw' were two words I didn't complete...there were dozens more, all just random text strings.

### 2/5 — New format

*2022-10-07*

The new format is harder to read as well as maneuver.  I doubt I’ll keep the app, there are so many others.

### 2/5 — Hate the pop up ads

*2018-08-02*

Could you put a ads free fee up, I will be more than willing to pay.

### 2/5 — Close, but no cigar

*2014-10-08*

The letters don't fall back in the order put up on the board, there's no button to put up the previous word so it can be added onto, some words aren't in their dictionary so the board won't accept it, and you have to click on a letter to remove it so you have to move your hands away from the buttons at the bottom, the keyboard is too slow in accepting letters; all this wastes time. Everything needs to be streamlined. This version is not ready for prime time.

### 2/5 — Good idea bad reality

*2013-09-26*

Too hard to see the words and letters

### 2/5 — Yointhebedroom

*2012-04-30, version 5.0*

This would be a good game if it was programmed properly to accept ALL words. And I also find that I've been punching in words it won't accept only to find it was lit up as missed in the end. What the???!!!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-10-30, version 22.0.0*

I like how you can configure this game to how you want to play it!

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2023-07-11, version 19.5.1*

Thank you, developer, for giving the option to revert to the previous layout!  That sets you apart from the zillions of word games with the silly circle where you swipe back and forth.  There are far too many word games with the circle, so I’m glad you gave the option to continue with the previous version.

### 5/5 — WHY NO MUTE OPTION?

*2013-05-24*

Nobody wants to mess up their phone's volume levels just to play a game. 

Especially for a game requiring thought, silence is golden. 

How difficult can it possibly be to add sound controls in the game?

I'm deleting this app. Its a shame because i like the relaxation of games without a time limit. But, The sounds for this game are extremely annoying and totally unnecessary.  

If you update and add mute option I will definitely reinstall and rate five stars.

UPDATE ONE WEEK LATER

Oops, my bad. 

This developer is terrific. I thought there was no mute option and sent an email. I got a very nice prompt reply from him telling me where it was located (in my defense, it was really tiny way on the upper right of game screen instead of in the options menu :)

I love this game not only due to that. There is also an option for untimed play which I like for relaxing. 

Also the option for seven letters was just added. There are lots of anagram-type games out there but this one is the most flexible. 

Kudos to a very thoughtful and attentive developer.  Thank you. Your efforts are truly appreciated and I wish you much success.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2012-05-10, version 5.0*

Why type those words in then if you don't expect them to be an answer?! Super game, can be played if you haven't much time or if you have hours. Awesome.

### 5/5 — Addicting!

*2012-01-22*

Best word game ever

### 5/5 — The best!

*2011-01-29, version 3.0*

This is the best of all the word games.  It has ease of use and all the functions you need. Plus no ads popping up! Simply the best!

### 5/5 — Addictive!!

*2010-11-10, version 0*

Very addictive! Such a challenge! Great for passing time, and general merriment!

### 5/5 — My favorite word game so far

*2010-10-06*

This gets five stars even though it keeps crashing and throwing me out of the program at the end of every fifth or sixth round.  When this happens my progress is lost, and it's very frustrating.  I'm running 4.1---is this an issue with that?  Also I'd love an option to continue coming up with words after the timer runs out---or to run without timer on occasion.  I'm fine with my score ending when I don't come up with the six-letter word, but I'd still like to try to come up with the words on my own.  I have no problem with the ads; but, if you fix the bug and give me some control of the timer, I will purchase the full version anyway.

P.S.  Is there any way to turn up the sensitivity of the letter tiles?  I find myself sometimes needing three or four tries at it before the letters I type register.  At the very least, a way to remove just the last letter typed would be cool.

### 5/5 — Worth it & can't leave it alone lol

*2010-09-23, version 0*

Was looking for some thing more along the lines of Word Drop on FB but this was a gem to come across. Great graphics, cute blackboard theme... Kept seeing words in my head last night when I was trying to fall asleep. Seems to be a full version so far and really makes your brain work which is great since it makes you smarter lol

### 5/5 — Simple and elegant!

*2010-05-24*

You'll pick up the basics very quickly and thoroughly enjoy this game. My favorite feature: the game saves automatically so that the next time you play, you can pick up from where you left off.

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