# Semantle: Daily Word Game — Can you guess the hidden word?

> Daily definition-based word guessing game using semantic similarity. (iPhone/iPad app by MPL Ventures, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semantle-daily-word-game/id1616130804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MPL Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301052427)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,144 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semantle-daily-word-game/id1616130804/reviews.md

## What is Semantle?

Semantle is a definition-based word search game, unlike any other! As you make guesses, you are given a rating of how similar your guess is to the target word. Warmer guesses will appear green with a higher score, while colder guesses show up as colorless and low in number.

Semantle is CHALLENGING and will make you work to figure out the daily word; no walk in the park here! Hop on with your friends & family to challenge each other and show off your Semantle skills. 

How is similarity determined? The Semantle-Space is built from Google's word2vec database, which puts words in a large space with locations determined by the context (or semantics) that the word is normally used for.

Semantle the game was invented by David "Novalis" Turner; this app was developed by Red Avocado and MPL Enterprises and is now the official mobile app of Semantle.

Terms of Use: https://semantle.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://semantle.com/privacy

## Key features

- Definition-based word guessing
- Semantic similarity scoring
- Challenging daily word puzzles
- Compete with friends and family
- Uses word2vec database for similarity

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Semantle?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Challenging and engaging game
- 💡 Unique word association gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🧠 Exercises the brain

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Semantle Jr. not working
- 🤔 Inconsistent hint system
- ⚠️ Buggy and unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not loading or recognizing guesses
- Inconsistent word selection between web and app
- Hints not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add a hint button
- Allow seeing the answer after giving up
- Implement a team/multiplayer mode
- Sync progress across web and app versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semantle-daily-word-game/id1616130804/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lacy ervin

*2026-05-29, version 1.0.19*

I haven't had much luck with it but I have more braincells

### 5/5 — Classic game

*2026-04-20*

Played this for years. It never gets old and is a great way to keep your brain healthy . Nothing intrusive , play at your own pace . It can be actually very zen and relaxing, or complete against your friends to see who gets it first. Love this game🥰

### 5/5 — Best thing ever

*2025-11-05*

My life would not be complete without this game.😍👌🥰😘
I love this game and I would not know change it for the world 🌍 ❤️💕💕❤️♥️💖💙💙💗💜

### 3/5 — Love this! (Plz fix Jr)

*2025-09-04, version 1.0.19*

Great game! Lots of fun. Frustrating in the right ways, and just keeps me coming back!
Why won’t Semantle Jr load, though? Just spins and spins…fix that, and it’s a perfect game!

### 3/5 — Fun game but the app needs some fixing

*2025-07-06*

I love playing the game but noticed semantle junior never loads anymore. It just has a loading symbol that spins and spins. Looking at when the app was last updated, it was 2 years ago. Developers, can you please fix this issue? It seems like other reviewers have ran into it as well.

### 1/5 — Won’t tell you the answer

*2025-06-22*

1) If after 15-20 minutes if you want to give up and see what the answer is…..you can’t.  They’ve removed the ability to see the answer.   You have to wait until the next day. 

2) the “Hint” feature does not work. On the website when you choose “hint “it gives you a word better than your best guess.  On this app, it’s random and often times much worse than your best guess

### 1/5 — Nope!

*2025-03-13, version 1.0.19*

Love the web version so decided to get the app version. I play semantle junior. Only i cant play as all i get is the wheel of death. It never loads.

### 5/5 — I love it!!!

*2025-02-25, version 1.0.19*

I’m hooked. Need archives
Though.

### 3/5 — Great when it works

*2025-02-01*

Good game, sometimes can be confusing and frustrating but that’s part of the fun imo. Would be five stars but it’s buggy and won’t always load, especially the junior version.

### 4/5 — A Brilliant Game

*2025-01-17, version 1.0.19*

This is such a fascinating, addictive game. Got me off drugs.

## Frequently asked questions about Semantle

### What is Semantle?

Semantle is a daily word game where players guess a hidden word. Unlike traditional word games, it provides feedback on how semantically similar your guesses are to the target word, using a sophisticated word space model.

### How does Semantle determine word similarity?

Similarity is determined by the Semantle-Space, which is built from Google's word2vec database. This database places words in a large space based on their contextual usage, allowing the game to provide nuanced similarity scores.

### Is Semantle free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It does include advertisements and offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional features.

### Who is Semantle for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy challenging word puzzles, want to test their vocabulary, and are looking for a daily mental exercise. It's also suitable for those who like to compete with friends and family.

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

Semantle's unique approach lies in its use of semantic similarity rather than letter matching. Players are guided by how close their guesses are in meaning to the hidden word, making it a more complex and engaging challenge.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2022-09-20

-Bug fixes
-Subscription Fix

### 1.0.13 — 2022-09-09

- HINTS are now available! (with an ad)
- Default color theme is now black and white (legacy) 
- You can change back to the COLORFUL theme in settings
- Added Semantle JUNIOR (Same game with easier answers)
- Bug Fixes

### 1.0.7 — 2022-05-10

Added in new language support!

### 1.0.6 — 2022-04-13

-Added in new stats screen
-Added in dynamic share link
-Removed keyboard on default UI
-Changed icon
-Bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2022-04-03

Bug fixes; added in settings tab, added in advanced stat sharing and streak tracking.

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