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Retrogram

Retrogram

Two daily word puzzles

320 ratings
62 reviews
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Challenge your vocabulary with a daily word puzzle. Create as many words as possible from seven letters. Enjoy a stylish, retro-themed experience designed to sharpen your mind and introduce you to new words.

✓Daily hand-made puzzles
✓Solve puzzles together via SharePlay
✓Apple Watch compatibility
✓No ads
✓Discover new words
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Retrogram. Based on 320 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎨Retro aesthetic and clean interface design
  • 👍Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
  • 🧠Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
  • 📚Interesting word definitions and fun comments
  • 🎮Daily puzzle provides consistent engagement
  • ✨Responsive and helpful developer support
  • 🔄Regular updates and new features
  • 📱Smooth synchronization across devices
  • 🎯Clear word-finding feedback system

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription pricing ($30-$80)
  • 🚫Misleading free-to-play model with paywall
  • 📖Inconsistent and limited word dictionary
  • 🔄Words accepted one day but rejected another
  • ⏰Only one puzzle per day (limited content)
  • ❌Missing common words (orzo, aloud, galley)
  • 🐛Glitches and technical issues
  • 🌍American English only (no alternate spellings)
  • ⚠️Lack of transparency about subscription requirements
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What's New in Retrogram

3.1

August 22, 2026

Streak, a continuous period of specified success or luck See your week at a glance, catch up on missed puzzles, and keep your streak going

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Daily Puzzle (Monthly)

Play a brand new puzzle every day!

$4.991 Month
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Events

Read more about Puzzle Vault
Event EndedMajor Update

Puzzle Vault

Play the back catalogue

Feb 9, 2026 — Mar 2, 2026

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Read more about Dear Reader
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Dear Reader

Scandal and style, letter by letter

Aug 1, 2025 — Sep 1, 2025

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Read more about Innie or Outie
Event EndedSpecial Event

Innie or Outie

Please try to enjoy each puzzle equally

Apr 17, 2025 — May 12, 2025

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User reviews

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Retrogram 4eva

Love this app. Play it every day. Thank you for the extra games from the vault!💘
BrooklindiaBrooklindia

I Love This Game, BUT…..

This game is almost perfect. The only problem I have with it is that if the word isn’t in the everyday lexicon then it isn’t recognized. Would it kill to use the Oxford dictionary? There are more than dime a dozen words.
LivNicksLivNicks

Great Vocab and UI/UX

This game has more vocabulary than few other pangram games. I like the UI of this game the most. I especially like the inline definitions on wider screens (iPad).

Words Missing
Mar 18 2026 - leucine, nucleic
Mar 30 2026 - pinnate, pinna, pinnae
Apr 01 2026 - pell, pili, rape
Apr 02 2026 - pell, pili
Apr 07 2026 - dipole, pell
Apr 08 2026 - brad, biddy
Apr 13 2026 - aether, theatre, helter
Apr 15 2026 - lamina, laminar
Apr 19 2026 - erecter, tricep
Apr 22 2026 - anonym
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mizuneko0151mizuneko0151

Great addition!

Thanks!
Car LaaCar Laa

Great game

I’m really enjoying the app. The UI is simple and looks nice with the 70s theme. It would be good to have a hint feature that gives you a list of how many words start with 2-letter combinations and doesn’t impact your streak unlike the word reveal hint.
Ari’s IPhoneAri’s IPhone
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Words marked as missed that were actually found

Bug

Puzzle letters changing when spinning the wheel

Bug

Apple Watch app no longer functioning

Bug

Game progress deletion without explanation

Bug

Inconsistent word acceptance across different puzzles

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Hint feature disappeared in recent updates

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Contact support only available through Apple Mail

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Requested Features

10 requests

Access to previous/archived puzzles

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Multiple puzzles per day or puzzle difficulty levels

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Statistics tracking (completion rate, pangram frequency)

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Hint system that doesn't impact streak

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Word find rate percentages for context

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Immediate answer reveal after puzzle completion

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Cheaper one-time purchase option instead of subscription

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In-game dispute method for word validation

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Apple Watch functionality restoration

Feature

Automatic daily prefix posting on social media

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FAQ

What is this app?

This app offers a daily word puzzle where you create as many words as possible using seven given letters. It's designed to be a stylish, brain-training experience with a retro aesthetic.

How do I get new puzzles?

You can subscribe to get the Daily Puzzle, which provides a new, hand-curated puzzle each day. Alternatively, a Sunday puzzle is available for free each week.

Is this app free to play?

The app offers a free Sunday puzzle each week. To access the daily puzzles, a subscription is required. There are no ads within the app.

Can I play with friends?

Yes, you can play with friends using SharePlay. Start a FaceTime call while solving a puzzle, and you can solve it together in real-time.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, allowing you to play your puzzles on the go.