# Retrogram — Two daily word puzzles

> Daily word puzzle game creating words from seven letters. (iPhone/iPad app by in Color.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [in Color](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537372330)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 320 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328/reviews.md

## What is Retrogram?

Think you’re a word nerd? Put your vocabulary to the test with new word puzzles every day

Retrogram is a love letter to the 1970s — a cozy collection of handcrafted word games, curious words and satisfying puzzles to make part of your daily routine

PLAY EVERY DAY

SPELLOTRON
Make as many words as you can using seven letters. Find the pangram, climb the ranks and discover interesting stories behind some of your favorite words

WORDWAY
Build a bridge of words from one word to another. Use the letters you’re given and find a path across the board

THERE’S MORE
Subscribe to Retrogram to catch up on the past week of daily puzzles, explore the Puzzle Vault, play limited-edition bonus packs, switch things up with vintage app icons, and play after dark with Neon Nites

FEATURES

* Two handcrafted word puzzles every day
* Play today’s Spellotron and Wordway puzzles for free
* Catch up on the past seven days
* A growing Vault of bonus puzzles
* Limited-edition puzzle packs
* Neon Nites dark theme
* Vintage alternate app icons
* SharePlay — solve together over FaceTime
* Play Spellotron on your Apple Watch
* No ads, ever

Additional details

Privacy policy: https://retrogram.app/#privacy
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Puzzle (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Daily Puzzle (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Puzzle (For Life) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 80s Dinner Party | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gaming Icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stone Cold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flower Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Where in the World | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dear Reader | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outer Rim | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Retrogram?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 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

**Cons**

- 💰 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Words marked as missed that were actually found
- Puzzle letters changing when spinning the wheel
- Apple Watch app no longer functioning
- Game progress deletion without explanation
- Inconsistent word acceptance across different puzzles
- Hint feature disappeared in recent updates
- Contact support only available through Apple Mail

**Most requested features**

- Access to previous/archived puzzles
- Multiple puzzles per day or puzzle difficulty levels
- Statistics tracking (completion rate, pangram frequency)
- Hint system that doesn't impact streak
- Word find rate percentages for context
- Immediate answer reveal after puzzle completion
- Cheaper one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- In-game dispute method for word validation
- Apple Watch functionality restoration
- Automatic daily prefix posting on social media

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Retrogram 4eva

*2026-07-15, version 3.0*

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

### 4/5 — I Love This Game, BUT…..

*2026-05-04*

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.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. We use an intentional subset of the OED, for example, demonyms are not accepted, abbreviations, as are more obscure flora and fauna. Sometimes terms are deemed too technical or archaic. If you have a particular word you think should be included, send us an email and we'll consider it.

### 5/5 — Great Vocab and UI/UX

*2026-04-23, version 2.2.2*

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

### 5/5 — Great addition!

*2026-02-18, version 2.2.1*

Thanks!

### 4/5 — Great game

*2025-12-20*

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.

### 5/5 — Fun fun

*2025-11-03*

Never do this….its worth it

### 5/5 — Why no previous puzzles

*2025-02-27*

I just forked over the big $50 for the game forever under the impression I would be able to play previous puzzles. But I am still only limited to the o e puzzle per day. I don’t understand the logic here. You’re effectively making people pay this subscription just to have the *privilege* of playing your game? That’s so pathetic. 

It’s a fun game and I like the concept of it a lot. But forking over as much as I did with effectively nothing in return kind of feels like a scam to me. Can I please have my money back?

**Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know! Please note, the free version of the game does not allow you to play one puzzle per day. It has a seven day free trial, after which you can play one puzzle per week for free. What you have purchased did unlock the daily puzzle. Apologies for the confusion.

Past puzzles will become available to paid users soon.

### 1/5 — Only one game a day, not free

*2024-12-31, version 2.1*

This game requires an expensive subscription but you only get one game a day. I'll stick to Spelling Bee, which costs less and includes the crossword and other games.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2024-11-21, version 2.1*

Not paying a subscription, see ya.

### 4/5 — Spelling

*2024-10-18*

I do enjoy this game, it can take a while to find all the words and sometimes I run out of steam… but it’s a good test for the brain. 
Obviously American English, but I can’t get past “Aluminum”. At least have both spellings, the US is literally the only country who dropped a vowel 😅 other than the occasional frustration, I’ll keep playing it because I’m a perfectionist 😂

**Developer response:** Thanks for playing! It's a tricky problem because each word we add makes the puzzle harder for everyone (increasing the total score required to get "Wizard"). We have added WORD NERD words as a solution to this, where the word gives you points, but doesn't increase the puzzle difficulty. We'll consider adding ALUMINIUM as a WORD NERD word for perfectionists like you.

## Frequently asked questions about Retrogram

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-08-22

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

### 3.0.1 — 2026-08-08

Zoom, enlarge or decrease the size of part of an electronic image on a screen

This version fixes an issue with the Wordway tutorial when using Display Zoom

### 3.0 — 2026-07-12

We have a groovy new game called Wordway, new puzzles coming soon

### 2.2.2 — 2026-02-21

Invisible, unable to be seen

That's what the target score on Apple Watch used to be. Now it's fixed

### 2.2.1 — 2026-02-06

Vault: a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one

This update brings you the Puzzle Vault. Play puzzle packs whenever you like!

We have also fixed a bug where incorrect dates were showing for puzzle packs

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## Related topics

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