# Subwords: Word Game & Trivia — Fun Puzzles & Brain Training

> Word game and trivia app where players reassemble syllable-split words based on topics. (iPhone/iPad app by Klemens Strasser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subwords-word-game-and-trivia/id1205201517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia, Word
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 788 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 196 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subwords-word-game-and-trivia/id1205201517/reviews.md

## What is Subwords?

Subwords is an exciting mix between a trivia and a word game. Words are split into syllables and you have to put them back together as fast as possible. The words in every level are bound to a certain topic, so you have to know about the topic to solve it. But it's no problem if you aren't that familiar with a specific topic: Simply click the bulb to learn something new!

Features:
- 45 levels, ranging from animals and fruits to European countries, our solar system or greek mythology etc.
- 20 bonus levels built specifically for kids up to an age of 8 years.
- Two modes: Classic and Timed! 
- Fully accessible via VoiceOver and Voice Control
- Learn spelling and syllabification of words, plus new vocabulary!
- Head control: Play the game by just moving your head! (Requires a device with a TrueDepth camera)
- Play in different languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian)

Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/subwords
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subwords
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rVZvGn8RFk

If you want to influence which topics will be added in the future, then join the official Subwords Discord channel! 
Discord: https://discord.gg/9nnf3fU

## Key features

- Syllable-based word reassembly
- Topic-specific levels
- Learn new vocabulary
- Classic and Timed modes
- VoiceOver and Voice Control accessibility
- Head control play

## Chart rankings

- #11 in Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)
- #23 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Subwords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Accessible with screen reader
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 👍 Great for learning and practice
- 👍 Variety of topics and categories

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🔍 Lack of new content updates
- 🔍 Limited number of levels
- 🔍 Some color schemes hard to read

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progress not syncing across devices
- Unresponsive touch input in timed mode

**Most requested features**

- More levels and categories
- Ability to customize color themes
- Option to save progress across devices
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subwords-word-game-and-trivia/id1205201517/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Problem

*2026-08-08, version 1.5*

Having paid for this app I can’t use it! I can’t see all the circles because the app only seems to operate in a small window on my iPad. If I turn my iPad the other way, they all disappear. Most of the circles are not visible and therefore this means the game simply doesn’t work for me. Any advice as to what I’m doing wrong would be welcome.

### 4/5 — Barrierefreies Spiel

*2024-11-24*

Auf der Suche nach einem barrierefreiem Spiel für blinde und sehbehinderte bin ich auf diese App gestoßen. Erst einmal vielen Dank an die Entwickler, das Spiel ist interessant und auch mit VoiceOver zu bedienen. Mir ist nur aufgefallen, dass die Wischgesten immer mal wieder stocken, die App hängt sich zwar nicht auf, aber durch die Wischgesten wird das Spiel irgendwie verlangsamt, daher verliert man sehr viel Zeit. Es frustriert mich einerseits aber macht mich auch ehrgeizig, es dennoch immer wieder zu versuchen. An dieser Stelle würde ich mir eine Lösung wünschen.

### 2/5 — Nice game. Major flaw

*2024-04-15, version 1.4.12*

I am enjoying learning the game. It be a challenge. 

However, there seems to be a bug I’ve encountered in the iPad version. 

I am not getting a response fairly often when touching various word fragments during timed play. It’s a especially frustrating because the slow reaction means it limits your score. Disappointing. I hope it gets fixed.

### 3/5 — Hug

*2024-03-06, version 1.4.12*

It is ok but ad more fun to it like if you get three stars you get to play a different game in the game

### 2/5 — well put together and lots of fun BUT

*2023-08-22, version 1.4.12*

Mostly I play this on my iphone; just today I opened it on my ipad and all the progress made with about twenty categories is nowhere to be found. Irritating. My search for the perfect game carries on.

### 5/5 — Macht Spaß und ist sinvoll

*2023-05-15*

Diese App ist eine gute App

**Developer response:** Danke! 🥳

### 5/5 — you can tell how much thought was put into this!

*2023-03-10, version 1.4.12*

there's a HUGE range of topics, which is always appreciated, but i can really tell how much thought was put into the creation and accessibility of the game. i was having a lot of trouble with the font, and they had enough foresight to add the dyslexic font and high contrast setting, something that many apps don't take the time to do. another thing i love is the range of languages. i'm multilingual and i've surprisingly taken to using this app as some fun casual practice for other languages, and i would LOVE to see their selection of languages continue to expand. i would also love to see some color theme options that you can unlock with stars? just another customization option that can let users choose fun color palettes :)

### 4/5 — Good, But Short

*2022-11-20, version 1.4.12*

This game is pretty fun and addicting. It definitely requires some mental focus. The only complaint I have is that it’s pretty short, unless you make it a goal to replay a bunch of levels to try to beat your high score.

### 1/5 — How do I refund

*2022-01-30, version 1.4.12*

I did not mean to buy this

### 4/5 — Voyce Over

*2022-01-19*

Das Spiel lässt sich im Grunde super mit Voyce Over bedienen, klasse, dass das mit einbezogen wurde! Einziges Problem: Mit Voyce Over muss man sich ja mit Wischgesten durch die Silben vor- und zurückbewegen und da habe ich den Eindruck, dass die App da etwas zeitverzögert reagiert. Vielleicht kann man da ja was machen oder mehrere Zeitlevel integrieren, für Voyce Over-Nutzer*innen vielleicht sonst etwas zu knapp bemessen, weil die Gesten oft etwas aufwändiger sind. Nichtsdestotrotz gefällt mir das Spiel sehr und mein Ehrgeiz zum Level freischalten ist geweckt.☺️

## Frequently asked questions about Subwords

### What is Subwords?

Subwords is a mobile application that merges trivia with word puzzles. Players are presented with words broken down into syllables and must quickly put them back together. The words in each level are themed, requiring knowledge of the specific topic to solve.

### What are the key features of Subwords?

Key features include 45 topic-based levels, 20 bonus levels for children, Classic and Timed game modes, full accessibility via VoiceOver and Voice Control, head control play, and the ability to learn spelling, syllabification, and new vocabulary. It also supports multiple languages.

### How much does Subwords cost?

The application is free to download and play. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What devices is Subwords compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and offers extensive accessibility features like VoiceOver, Voice Control, and Head Control (requiring a TrueDepth camera). It also supports multiple languages including English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian.

### What are the main use cases for Subwords?

Subwords can be used for entertainment, brain training, and educational purposes. It's ideal for improving vocabulary, learning about different topics, practicing spelling and syllabification, and for children to develop early language skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2024-05-21

It’s been a while, sorry for not doing any updates lately! 

This one fixes some minor UI issues on newer devices. 

Have fun!

### 1.4.12 — 2021-07-13

Hello! Hope you enjoy the summer as much as I do! 

This update makes it possible on the iPad to play the game in landscape with the charge port to the left, if the gyro is turned off (which many requested). 
I also updated to the Game Center iOS14 hub (now in settings in iOS14) and added a little overview where you can see other apps that I built.

### 1.4.11 — 2021-06-13

Fixed an issue with VoiceOver not updating correctly (thanks Martin!)

I recently released another word game called Letter Rooms, check it out!

### 1.4.10 — 2020-10-28

Fixed issue with accessing Game Center in iOS14. Sorry for that!

### 1.4.9 — 2020-08-19

We all missed sports for the last couple of months, but the NBA is back and to celebrate it, we've added a topic about Basketball players. Enjoy!

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