# synapse - Guess the word — Minimalistic linked words game

> Minimalistic linked words game (iPhone/iPad app by XSGames di Franchini Francesco.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synapse-guess-the-word/id6746412604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [XSGames di Franchini Francesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synapse-guess-the-word/id6746412604/reviews.md

## What is synapse?

Welcome to a minimalistic word-guessing challenge! 

Each level gives you a central word, and your task is to figure out its related word. Think of it like this: if the main word is 'pen,' you might guess 'ink.'

A visual hint — a line of dots (•) — will tell you exactly how long the hidden word is. For each correct guess, you'll score 10 credits.

Feeling stuck? You can spend credits to get a little help: use the [+] button to uncover a letter, or the [-] button to clear away all unhelpful letters from your choices. If your credits run out, tap the top-right icon to stock up!

- FEATURES
• Over 200 words to guess
• Minimalistic style, distraction-free game
• Easy to play, hard to master
• Get a letter, or remove all useless ones
• Watch an ad to get 10 credits, or buy some credits
• Ideal to play solo or with your family and friends

- LANGUAGES
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

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Frank Eno (aka XSGames) is a solo indie game dev based in Italy, crafting escape room & puzzle games since 2021.
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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 credits | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-22

Thanks for your awesome support with synapse! Some little bugs have been squashed in this version

### 1.5 — 2026-02-27

Thanks for your awesome support with synapse! Some little bugs have been squashed in this version

### 1.4 — 2025-12-13

Thanks for your awesome support with synapse! Some little bugs have been squashed in this version

### 1.1 — 2025-09-15

Thanks for your awesome support with synapse! Some little bugs have been squashed in this version

### 1.0 — 2025-05-31

No release notes.

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